First-time homeowners want to start off right by staying on top of maintaining their new investment, but aren't sure what should be on their check list.
From the Forum: Advice for New Homeowners on Regular Maintenance
How to Clean a Marble Mantel
If you are lucky enough to live with a marble mantel or two, you may be wondering how to spruce up a dingy one or maintain one in good condition.
Bed Stuy’s Annual House Tour Returns for 40th Year
It's been 40 years since the first home tour offered tantalizing glimpses inside the domestic architecture of Bed Stuy and there's no sign of the interest abating.
Literary Lovers Line Up for the Brooklyn Book Festival in Downtown Brooklyn (Photos)
The summer sun and temperatures returned in time for the thousands of book lovers who flocked to Downtown Brooklyn on Sunday for the annual Brooklyn Book Festival.
Long-Derelict Clinton Hill Wood Frame Gets New Siding, Approval From Landmarks
The tar paper and plywood that have wrapped a modest wooden frame house since it was damaged by fire more than a decade ago are finally giving way to new siding.
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Grand Standalone and a Brownstone Dripping With Detail
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a Fort Greene Italianate with elaborate plasterwork, a barrel front townhouse in Windsor Terrace and a Park Slope condo close to Prospect Park.
Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: Kelley Mansion Sells, Architects Rethink a Townhouse
Catch up on your reading with a look at the most popular stories from the past week.
From the Forum: When a Contractor Threatens to Put a Lien on Your Property
Homeowners withheld a small portion of the final payment to a flooring contractor when he failed to resolve the problems he was hired to fix.
5 Historic Sites to Visit for Some Spooky Seasonal Fun This Fall
It may seem a bit early to be planning your Halloween activities, but for many historic sites the season of pumpkins, ghouls and creepy fun means special programs that sell out quickly.
The Seventh Year of Photoville Kicks Off in Brooklyn Bridge Park
The plaza under the Brooklyn Bridge has once again been transformed into a temporary photographic gallery with the return of Photoville to Brooklyn.
