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Thinking about solar? Here’s why your neighbors trust Kasselman Solar – and how to save up to 30% right now
3+ hour, 55+ min ago (567+ words) Kasselman Solar’s NYSERDA Platinum rated team has completed more than 4,000 installations across New York State, pairing solar with battery storage for reliable, resilient power you can trust. Pictured is a finished solar rooftop. Reputation forged by results, relationships built on…...
Phillips Hardware owner proposes mini golf, pizza and ice cream business in Altamont
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (442+ words) Phillips Hardware owner Jon Phillips stands outside his Route 158 store on Wednesday in Altamont. Phillips has lived in the Capital Region all of his life and is the fifth-generation owner of Phillips Hardware, established in 1886. The land on Route 158 is…...
A home for the long haul: How to modify your house to age in place
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (1064+ words) Bathrooms are often the primary focus for aging-in-place modifications. Simple changes can make a significant difference, such as installing grab bars, comfort-height toilets and curbless showers with thresholds that are flush with the floor to eliminate tripping hazards. Aging in…...
Walmart updating Halfmoon, Hudson stores
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (593+ words) A view of the Walmart in Halfmoon from the parking lot on Wednesday in Halfmoon. The retailer is planning to start upgrades to the store in the summer and finish by the fall. The remodeling, both inside and out, is…...
Phinney Design Group’s Turtle Rose wins top honor from Capital Region Builders Association
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (221+ words) ALBANY — Phinney Design Group, a Saratoga Springs-based sustainable design firm, has won a 2025 Capital Region Builders & Remodelers Association Best in Building Award for Turtle Rose, a custom Lake George residence. The Best in Building Awards recognize CRBRA members for excellence…...
DIY pride vs. professional expertise: Learning your limits
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (645+ words) Even experienced DIYers have their limits as my shower renovation proved. The waterproofing behind the tile, the substrate, the framing — all of it has to be done correctly. One tiny mistake, one pinhole in the grout, and water can seep…...
Before you renovate: How to plan a home remodel the right way
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (1481+ words) Remodeling your space can be exciting but before you reach for a sledgehammer, take a step back. Starting a home renovation or remodeling project without a solid plan is like trying to build a jigsaw puzzle without the picture. It…...