Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means good food and good company! Whether you are hosting or attending a Thanksgiving celebration this season, don’t worry, our family here at Coldwell Banker Lifestyles has compiled some of our favorite tips to make your holidays as carefree as possible.

Thanksgiving is a holiday filed with love, warmth and lots of great food. It can be intimidating, especially if it is your first time hosting. Today we are sharing with you seven great tips for making your holiday a success!

Sam Schwarz was born in Long Island, New York, but spent the majority of his life growing up in the Lake Sunapee Region. He has enjoyed both working and spending time at many of the local lakes and mountains, including Mount Sunapee, Davis Cabins, and the Follansbee Inn on Kezar Lake. After Sam graduated from Kearsarge Regional High School, he traveled abroad to multiple countries in Europe. His traveling experience taught him the value of the rural lifestyle that the Lake Sunapee Region has to offer.

Kyle grew up exploring many different entrepreneurial routes led by his passion for business and helping others. Kyle is a native of New Hampshire, mainly the Lakes Sunapee Region. After graduating Kearsarge Regional High School, he traveled multiple countries in Europe and got to experience all different cultures.

Since quarantine has started, our kitchens have seen more use than ever, whether that’s more home cooked meals, baked bread, or doubling up as a home office. Even as restrictions continue to change amidst the current ‘normalcy’, it’s expected that our attitude towards our kitchen's interior design will be forever changed with more emphasis on hygiene, flexibility and storage.

Ghosts, goblins, and witches - oh my! October is here and so is the haunting season. We all know that Halloween will look a bit different this year; however, that doesn’t mean it can’t still be fun for the whole family. Today we are sharing 7 great ways to get your spook on.

Over the last several months, we have all been learning how to adapt to the changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. While many of our celebrations, events and travel plans have been put on hold, moving does not have to be one of them. Moving and Storage are actually considered essential businesses, which means they have remained open during government mandated stay home/shelter in place orders. With a little extra planning and by following the CDC and WHO safety measures, you can safely move during the COVID-19 outbreak. Here are some of our top safety tips for moving during a pandemic to protect your family and belongings.

With many of us confined to staying at home during the current COVID-19 pandemic, now could be an ideal time to embark on a DIY home design overhaul. Transforming a tired living space into one that’s timelessly stylish and effortlessly practical comes with a number of cumulative costs, but there are plenty of ways to cut costs along the way.

The rustic look has long been a staple of interior design, having injected a sense of quaint yet elegant traditionalism into homes around the world for centuries. However, this much-loved aesthetic doesn’t have to be limited to traditional farmhouses, log cabins and country cottages – far from it! It can easily be fused with modern interior design principles to bring this characterful design theme well and truly into the 2020s – and we’re here to show you how.

Home improvement projects have a reputation for providing a boost to the value of your home, and make it more attractive to a larger pool of potential home buyers. From DIY projects like replacing old hardware to updating carpeting or hardwood floors – there are several small and budget conscious improvements you can make prior to putting your home on the market.