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Sleep is crucial! By getting six to eight hours of sleep a night, the rest helps us improve memory, encourage creativity, and order the information we have gathered throughout the day. With the busy days ahead, getting a full night sleep is a priority! If you find yourself having a hard time getting to sleep or staying asleep throughout the night, maybe it is time for some changes in decorations in your bedroom!

1. A good mattress makes all the difference: Next up is working on the essentials we need to get the good night sleep! Although a mattress is not cheap, you should consider getting a new one if your current one is more than 10 years old. If it also essential that when you are in bed, you are surrounded by comfortable blankets, cushions, and…

The Featured Sold Home for this week is a single-family detached colonial style house. 66 Bodine Avenue is located in the Staten Island neighborhood of Port Richmond. The home was sold by our RealEstateSINY.com team for $350.000!

Come join us this weekend  for an Open House at 145 Elson St , Staten Island, NY 10314

Saturday August 5th from 1pm-3pm

Sunday August 6th from 2pm-4pm

Directions: Lamberts Lane to Elson St

Don't miss the opportunity to see this 3-bedroom, 2 bathroom single family, townhouse, colonial home located in Bulls Head.  Lamberts Path Winchester model townhouse. Just built in 2015! Fully upgraded with open concept layout. Large kitchen with island, stainless steel appliances and SGD to yard. Clear view to dining room and living room. 1/2 bath. Great for entertaining. Espresso stained wood floors, wrought iron spindles for staircase, custom lighting. Top floor: Three bedrooms, Washer and dryer, full bath. Master bedroom with three closets, custom…

Come join us this weekend  for an Open House at 196 Stobe Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306

Sunday August 6th 2017 from 10am-12pm

Directions: Hylan Blvd to Stobe Ave

Don't miss the opportunity to see this 3-bedroom, 2 bathroom single family, semi-attached colonial home located in Dongan Hills.  Attention Brooklyn commuters!! Near train & buses. A walk to Hylan. Enter into this lovely large living room/Dining room combo with hardwood floors throughout. Lots of light enter with new anderson windows. Eat In Kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Door to yard. Half bath for guests. 2nd floor also features hard wood floors, Full bathroom & 3 bedrooms. 2 bedrooms are master sized.Attic for storage. Full bathroom & 3 bedrooms. 2…

When telling people you live in Staten Island, responses are usually unsure about what that means. The author of the Game of Thrones novels, George R.R. Martin, grew up in Bayonne, New Jersey, pondering that same question. He later imagines that Staten Island is to be what we know today as the fictional land Westeros. While Staten Island is lacking dragons, magic, and battles to the iron throne, there are things about this fifth borough that does make it unique.

The island was first inhabited by the Lenape Indians in the 16th Century. The Indians referred to the island as "Aquehonga" and "Monaco", which both translate as 'Enchanted Woods".  This name stands true as today, Staten Island is the greenest borough in New York City. There are more than…

The key to creating the perfect bedrooms is thinking about the space as a “retreat”. We are always on, making our lives so scheduled and dynamic: from technology, to work life, catering to your children's’ life, to making appointments. Your bedroom should be your place of refuge and peace in your home. Here are the top ten tips to creating this perfect and quiet escape!

1. Plan for the function: The best place to start always is with functionality. In the bedroom, this means tackling the largest element in the room: the bed and mattress. When purchasing a mattress, there are many factors to consider, such as the size, firmness, and composition. Ideally, pick out the mattress first since this will help you determine an effective headboard. Once the…