Fall Home Improvement 2025

Dark sky-friendly exterior lighting

WRITTEN BY STEPHANIE BOUCHARD Outdoor lighting is intended to make our homes and gardens look beautiful in the evening, and provide a measure of safety and security. But numerous studies have shown it can also have a negative impact on our health and the health of…

Is it time for a room addition project?

COURTESY METRO CREATIVE No one enjoys being in cramped quarters. Whether a person battles a legitimate case of claustrophobia when confined in tight spaces or simply prefers a place to stretch out, there’s no denying the appeal of a little extra room. That’s particularly so at…

Now may still be a good time to get or refinance a mortgage

COURTESY OF DOWNEAST CREDIT UNION Downeast Credit offers a variety of products sure to meet your mortgage needs. Whether you are purchasing or refinancing, we have the right solution for you! A variety of Mortgage products offered at Downeast Credit Union: Conventional, fixed rate mortgages from…

Thrift it for fall

How to create a cozy vintage look on a budget WRITTEN BY KATIE SMITH Doesn’t fall in Maine feel like a warm hug? So many of us love nothing more than to create a home that reflects the season outside. Maybe it’s the slant of the…

Remedies for creaky floors

COURTESY METRO CREATIVE Hardwood floors are coveted features in many homes. The National Wood Flooring Association says wood floors are the most environmentally friendly flooring options available. In the United States, the hardwood forests that provide flooring products are growing twice as fast as they are…

5 Ways to use a HELOC this fall

COURTESY OF DOWNEAST CREDIT UNION Tap into the equity of your home this fall with a Home Equity Line of Credit. Downeast Credit Union is offering 1.00% off the qualifying rate plus no closing costs to their Loyal Members who have an active checking account. If…

A beginner’s guide to fall planting and maintenance

COURTESY OF METRO CREATIVE Spring and summer are perhaps the busiest times of year for gardeners. However, fall also is a prime time to tend to gardens. Fall is often the ideal time to plant, fertilize, and keep a garden going or to get a head…

Signs it’s time to replace gutters

COURTESY OF METRO CREATIVE Home improvement projects run the gamut from complex undertakings like room additions to simpler renovations like a new front door. Some home renovations excite homeowners more than others, but all improvements are a way to make a home safer, more comfortable, and/or…