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Wet Basement? Tips to Keep Your Basement Dry
One thing a homeowner never wants to see is a flooded basement. Those in the upstate New York area understand moisture can be a problem year round. The Adirondacks and the Sacandaga Lake regions both experience torrential downpours during the spring, summer, and fall, which can lead to foundation erosion as well as hydrostatic pressure.…
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Caroga Timbers Vacation Rental
Experience the rustic and natural wonder of the southern Adirondack Teir. Caroga Timbers celebrates the preservation of timeless comfort. Caroga Lake, NY has a rich pioneering history accompanied with mountain views and limitless scenic waterways. May – October Weekly $1,350 3 Day weekend $600 Call for week-day specials and last minute money saver getaways. November…
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Adirondack Wildlife Series: The Northern Cardinal
Perhaps one of the most sought-after visitors to our backyard bird feeders – especially in winter – is the Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis). The male cardinal is the larger and more “showy” of the species, sporting bright red plumage with black eyes and throat and featuring the ever-so-distinctive bright crimson crest on the top of…
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The Last Snowfall
It’s a fanciful notion, particularly after an especially long winter, the last snowfall of the season. We are so accustomed by this point to the bitter cold and the sight of a snow-covered landscape, yet we yearn feverishly for the return of spring! Though there is so much that can be appreciated about winter in…
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How to Lower Your Winter Heating Bill
Even though at this point we may be looking more toward spring, there are a few weeks left yet of winter. And with unrest in the Middle East being a daily topic on the news, you may be getting nervous if your home relies on petroleum-based heat such a fuel oil or propane. But let’s…
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Adirondack Wildlife Series: Bobcat
Roughly twice the size of a normal housecat, the wild bobcat is most distinguishable by its long tufts of fur along its cheeks and black-tipped ears. This adorable but not-to-be-trifled-with feline is often mistaken for the Canadian Lynx. The two however can be distinguished by the disproportionately large paws and black-tipped tail characteristic of the…
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Snowmobiling Safety Tips
Ah winter! Snow in the North Country certainly brings its share of headaches, especially for drivers! Yet thousands of upstate New Yorkers and members of local snowmobile clubs race to abandon the cozy indoors even in the depths of winter to hit the snowmobile trails. And there are a lot of ‘em! The Great Sacandaga…
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Adirondack Wildlife Series: North American River Otter
For our nature lovers, Sacandaga Life is exploring a new feature in our daily blog; presenting our Adirondack Wildlife Series! In this series, we will highlight animal or plant species native to our area, characterizing what makes them so special and vital to our treasured local ecosystem. In this article, we take a look at…