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April 22, 2021 • A Special Supplement to Halston Media GUIDE

371-383 Pea Pond Road, Katonah

FOR SALE: $4,499,000 | 7 Bedrooms | 9 Bathrooms | 10,465 sq. ft.
James “J.B.” Avery, Real Estate Sales Associate | COLDWELL BANKER

Katonah-Bedford Office | 914-646-3557

Sited approximately one half mile from the road, at one of Bedford’s highest points, you will find this custom-
designed Contemporary home built by a local architect. With complete privacy on 33 acres and sweeping views
of the 4,300-acre Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, this spacious residence features an expansive living room
with a soaring ceiling, fireplace and French doors leading out to the patio. Dining room also has French doors
leading out to the patio. First-floor master suite with 2 fireplaces, sitting room, stairs leading to a small office,
and a rooftop outdoor shower. Additionally, there are three family bedrooms, three guest bedrooms, an art
gallery, library, family room, billiard room, six fireplaces, in-ground pool and a four-car garage.

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HALSTON MEDIA ‘Staggering’ real estate market
SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT exceeds 2008-09 bubble

The Staff Residential home sales in the lower Hudson the market) also increased in every area and has now exceeded the
Valley for the rst quarter of 2021 were staggering, “bubble” prices of the 2008-2009 market. e median sale price
EDITORIAL TEAM even to anyone regularly monitoring sales activity. for a single-family residential unit in Orange County rose 22.5
VIM WILKINSON percent to $340,000 (from $277,450 one year ago), exceeded by
e residential market is normally cyclical with an increase of 36.2 percent in Sullivan County to $221,00 from
SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR seasonal low sales in the rst quarter as sellers $162,250 one year ago.
[email protected] begin to prepare their homes for the traditional
“spring selling season.” Covid-19 has served to e median price in Westchester County, which has the high-
ADVERTISING TEAM create a marketplace that de es that predictability. est price points, rose 10.8 percent to $708,995 from $640,000 last
PAUL FORHAN While rst quarter sales in 2020 were relatively year. e median sale price for a single-family residence rose in
914-806-3951 strong, a re ection of activity that occurred in late Putnam County by 16.4 percent to $390,000 (from $335,000), in
2019, the true e ects of the pandemic were seen in Rockland County by 14.4 percent to $525,000 (from $459,000),
[email protected] the second and third quarters of 2020 when sales,
BRUCE HELLER not unexpectedly, took a strong hit. During that SEE HGAR PAGE 47
914-486-7608 time, however, a migration from city to suburbs
began taking hold as people felt the need to escape
[email protected] the close con nes of city living and working from
CORINNE STANTON home created a need for larger living spaces.
914-760-7009
Residential sales for the rst quarter were unprecedented for the
[email protected] period and likely not sustainable over the long term. In terms of
LISA KAIN units sold, sales in Westchester were up 35.3 percent or 2,462 units
as compared to 1,819 units in 2020. Orange County experienced
201-317-1139 a 54.2 percent increase in sales going from 896 units in 2020 to
[email protected] 1,382 units in 2021 rst quarter. Putnam and Sullivan counties
were each up over 62 percent, Putnam with 427 sales compared
JENNIFER CONNELLY to 263 in 2020 and Sullivan County with 362 units sold from 223
917-446-7757 units in 2020. In Rockland County sales increased 36.5 percent to
823 units from 603 in 2020. While not considered a suburb, sales
[email protected] in Bronx County increased 31.6 percent at 567 units sold com-
SHELLEY KILCOYNE pared to 431 units in the rst quarter of 2020.
CO-FOUNDER
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MAIN OFFICE city and stayed with us for the rest of his time in New York. from our ve towns and the stories we received through our My
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As a local resident,I gladly took in the compliment and beamed Front Door Contest. Enjoy!
MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549
©2021 HALSTON MEDIA, LLC with pride. Putting together this home guide now brought me Vim Wilkinson

back to that proud moment. We are indeed the proud owners of Special Sections Editor

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Who’s knocking at ‘My Front Door’?

e front door creates a home’s rst and lasting impressions. Some made us smile, some made us wish they were our front doors and some just

We asked our communities to show and share with us the beauty of their front doors, gave us a warm feeling inside. Our team had the biggest challenge of choosing just one

the uniqueness and the stories behind them. Halston Media’s My Front Door Contest winner from each town to receive Wallauer’s $100 gift certi cate.

sponsored by Wallauer brought in some interesting entries from each of our ve towns: Here are the winners and their stories.We have also included two special mentions. eir

Yorktown, Mahopac, Somers, Katonah/Lewisboro and North Salem. story and the uniqueness of their entry was something we wanted to share with our readers.

NORTH SALEM WINNER SOMERS WINNER YORKTOWN WINNER

Our front door in Purdys Hamlet, North Salem welcomes with I believe the front door reveals the warmth and joy of the family The door is an original solid wood door from the early 1900s.
whimsy and maybe some witchcraft. Our colors are Benjamin inside, and should make people feel happy and welcome when they It was stripped of all the paint and restored to its former glory.
Moore Dragon’s Breath Brown, Dragon’s Blood Red tempered see it. Along with the door wreaths, I change the decorations in the We used a wiping stain from Old Master in a provincial color.
with traditional Van Cortlandt Blue and Lancaster White. Goes topiaries to match the season and holiday. It makes me happy to —Ramona Jara
with pumpkins in fall and crisp Nautical Blue stripes in summer. create a beautiful entry. —Sandra Elezaj
Welcome! —Barbara and Nick Santarelli MAHOPAC WINNER

KATONAH/LEWISBORO When we bought our house almost 25 years ago,
WINNER the front door was white. We felt it needed a color
to give it a little personality. My husband’s favorite
Our home is the Osborn-Bouton-Mead home (known book as a kid was “Mr. Pine’s Purple House,” so that
locally as “Peaceable Kingdom”) and is the oldest became our color inspiration! We also changed the
documented home in the Town of Lewisboro (1734). It sidelights from clear glass to swirled glass—it lets in
is one of two homes in Lewisboro listed on the National light, but eliminates the need for curtains.The wooden
Register of Historic Places. The two plaques to the right chair had been part of a kitchen set belonging to
of the door are for the designations of the National my husband’s grandparents in the 1930s; I painted
Register and a Town of Lewisboro landmark. it lavender to complement our purple front door.
—Jean Tock
There is a bay scallop shell wreath on the front door,
typical of the homes of sailors during the 18th century.
The flag is the first official United States flag, the Grand
Union flag, which has the traditional 13 stripes, but
has the British Union Jack in the corner in place of
today’s field of stars. This reflects that the first owners
of the home, Mary and Joseph Osborn, were British
sympathizers whose family left the United States for
Canada at the time of the Revolution.

—Janice and Ted Strauss

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My front door does have a story. We recently had our dream house built in MY FRONT DOOR CONTEST
Walden, NY. When asked to choose a color scheme for our door and panels, we SPONSORED BY
wanted something reminiscent of the American flag, since my husband, Dennis
Jenny, is a Vietnam veteran and a true patriot. I chose Valentine Red for our door, Here on Lake Truesdale, we get smiles,
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morning, we received a surprise Easter gift from daughter Stephanie, and found A magical world behind this door. A door to
the most colorful wreath to perfectly adorn our Valentine Red door. Here it is, somewhere, a door to nowhere.....Enjoy!
reflecting the joy of spring!
—Clifford Munz, South Salem
—Joan Scerbo, Italian/French Teacher at Somers High School

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Home remodeling and renovations can be intimidating.
We are privileged to have an abundance of reliable

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PHOTO COURTESY OF OMEGA CABINETRY PHOTO COURTESY OF ANDERSEN WINDOWS AND DOORS PHOTO COURTESY OF MARVIN
Knowing the Jilco brand

With an extensive and impressive product line and over 30,000 square feet of inventory located right here in our area, Jilco Window Corp. is a great resource for builders, remodel-
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Honey-Do-Men
will take care of it
BY JESSICA JAFET

“Honey, can you do this?” that patio, that porch, that bathroom,” he said.

It is a familiar and a ectionately-posed request, e company has a sta of about 50 people,which

usually toward a spouse or partner, in hopes of ad- has grown with the increased demand and scope of

dressing the “honey-do list” that never seems to go projects. e team includes remodeling consultants,

away for projects around the house. project managers, a quality controller, architect, sev-

Darrell Babboni, founder and owner of Carmel- eral customer service representatives, and an instal-

based Honey-Do-Men, recognized such needs and lation and repair team of about 35 people. A eet of

built a one-stop handyman services company for lo- 21 trucks painted with the familiar logo can be seen

cal families. His business, which was rst known for traveling around the region.

gutters and roo ng work, has expanded to include Honey-Do-Men’s roo ng contractors have been

general contracting and all types of home repair: nationally ranked in the United States, which is just

maintaining, installing, replacing and xing almost one point of pride for the company’s founder. He

anything one may need. believes that the success and the company’s solid

Now in its 20th year, the company with the catchy reputation have come from a continued dedication

name (‘Honey-Do-Men’ was the idea of Babboni’s to customer service, along with a high standard of

Darrell Babboni, founder and owner of Honey-Do-Men. mother) has established itself in Westchester and work, while keeping up the feel of a mom-and-pop
PHOTOS COURTESY OF HONEY-DO-MEN
Putnam counties as a place for homeowners to turn operation.

to for repair, improvement and remodeling—both Looking forward, Babboni, a married father of

exterior and interior—whether a major kitchen ren- two, said he is excited about plans to o er franchise

ovation is planned, new ooring, siding, painting or opportunities for his business at the end of this year

minor jobs around the house. and is also pleased about expanding the service area

“One-call-does-it-all doesn’t exist—our company to include Dutchess County and areas of Connecti-

is the only one out there doing it,” Babboni said. “I cut.

am really focused on that aspect of the business—no Add to that a new app that he is developing which

matter what you need, you don’t have to call four or will allow customers to determine estimates for their

ve guys; if you have an electrical problem, a repair, a home improvement jobs with a few clicks. It will ask

renovation, a plumbing need, or a driveway or deck users a series of questions about the job that they

issue—windows, doors, whatever, we can do it all.” need done, then come up with a price and even an

Babboni,who graduated from Somers High School ETA for a repair person to show up.

in 1996, said that his company has had an incredibly “Ive heard the same complaints for 20 years,”Bab-

busy period since the pandemic began, with so many boni said.“People don’t answer the phone, they don’t

people staying at home and looking to improve their show up, they don’t give you a written estimate,”

surroundings. e Honey-Do-Men team completed adding that he is committed to doing things di er-

over 1,378 jobs last year, he said, something which ently and making people’s lives easier when it comes

Babboni attributes to several factors. to getting home improvement jobs done.

“We had clients from New York City who wanted It is a formula that seems to be working for this

to upgrade their weekend homes where they were enthusiastic entrepreneur.

spending a lot of time; we had others who were put- “Personally, I love my job, I wake up every morn-

ting o big projects and decided to just get them ing and love going to work,” Babboni said. “I love

done, as well as locals who would normally have my company; like a child you’ve given ethics, values

gone on vacation over the summer or sent their kids and morals and watched it grow—that’s how I feel

to camp; instead, many went for that renovation, about my company.”

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Robison offers green
options to its customers

BY JESSICA JAFET

Robison is a company whose core values Following that line of thinking, the

have helped them stay a step ahead of the company now leads an initiative that

ever-changing needs of their customers, as makes them a stand-out in the indus-

it continues to function as a multi-faceted try: it has switched all oil deliveries to

service-provider of comforts and safety in clean-burning “B10” Biofuel, which is a

the home. blend of 90 percent conventional heat-

After 100 years in business, it has ing oil and 10 percent biofuel made from

adapted and evolved by o ering the best domestically produced feedstocks such

products and assistance it can deliver, as soybean oil; the changeover has not

while maintaining a commitment to a caused any performance di erences or

sustainable environment. service issues.

Based in Port Chester, Robison not Westchester County mandates a B5

only supplies natural gas and electric- standard (blending at least 5 percent

ity to over 22,0000 clients in the region, biodiesel into all home heating oil) and

but also delivers clean-burning biofuel. Robison is thus exceeding those require-

Meeting the challenges of modernizing ments and demonstrating its dedication

and diversifying its scope of products to reducing carbon outputs, without in- Daniel and David Singer with the Robison mascot.
and services is what drives Daniel Singer creasing costs to its customers. PHOTOS COURTESY OF ROBISON
and his brother and co-president, David, In addition to bio-blended products,

whose family acquired the company in Singer added, Robison is committed to and are paying particular attention to the ing heating or cooling to the home or

1984. nding the best solutions for its custom- quality of the air.” augmenting what they have—and that is

“We are celebrating our centennial this ers by conducting a holistic analysis of Add to that, as an electricity provider produced from a purely electric source,”

year and we are really proud of our long the systems in the home. for businesses and homes, Robison sells a Singer said. e goal is for the pump to

history,” Daniel Singer said. “My grand- “We do a health and safety assessment fully “green” product through its purchase remove warmer air from the house and

father used to deliver coal for people to of a home, where we do a comprehen- of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs), push it out into the air outside, or in the

heat their homes and revolutionized the sive energy and air quality assessment, a which makes it a 100 percent renewable winter, it does the opposite by removing

business to try and clean it up by deliv- 15-point check that looks for air leaks product. cold air from the house. e company

ering oil—that became transformative— in the duct work, test for humidity lev- “We are able to say with con dence also partners with solar providers to o er

and then we took the same approach els and the air quality itself in the house,” and accuracy that our product has a neu- more alternative power solutions.

when we had the opportunity to sell he said. “People want to reduce their cost tral carbon impact because of the renew- Beyond environmentally-friendly and

natural gas as a cleaner alternative to oil.” of energy, reduce their carbon footprint able credits that we are purchasing along energy-saving e orts, the company o ers

with every kilowatt of electricity that we licensed 24/7 plumbing services, mold

sell,” Singer explained. testing, indoor air systems, water and re

e co-president is also excited about mediation and more.

the fastest-growing part of their HVAC “We are not just a service provider,

business, which is the servicing of air we are neighbors,” Singer said. “It is not

conditioning and heating systems. about being just an oil company—it’s a

“Every time we review a homeowner’s home service company—my kids are go-

air conditioner or heating system, we ing to live on this earth too; we want to

are exploring the possibility of installing take care of our local environment and

heat pumps—which is basically provid- our global environment.”

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Bee & Jay Plumbing—
Hook up with a growing
leader in the industry

BY NICK TRUJILLO

Bee & Jay Plumbing is a long-standing family run systems, such as hot water heating, water distribution and Ted Kugler and Joe Scollan of Bee & Jay Plumbing
business on Route 6. e company was founded 57 years treatment, and wastewater and sewage systems. PHOTOS COURTESY OF BEE & JAY PLUMING

ago by John Scollan and was run out of his home until it With their experience and expertise, Bee & Jay services

relocated to its Route 6, location. Now run by Ted Kugler cover a wide range of installations and are done with an treatment solutions. It can install water lters to rid your

and Joe Scollan, Bee & Jay has grown into a leader in the expert’s touch and a focus on customer satisfaction. pipes and appliances of sediment build-up, as well reverse-

plumbing industry while maintaining the feel of a fam- osmosis lters to enhance the quality of your tap water.
ily business, servicing Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess
HEATING SERVICE
counties. GAS HOOKUPS
Kugler oversees the plumbing and mechanical di- In addition to its plumbing, Bee & Jay is licensed to

visions while Scollan runs the departments of water install a number of heating services to residential and Bee & Jay’s well-rounded sta are capable of install-

systems, treatment projects and service. Together, they commercial clients. Its sta has experience installing all ing gas hookups and any related piping for both indoor

manage their sta of licensed professionals and a eet of types of boilers, such as hydronic cast iron, oil red, gas and outdoor facilities. It can install piping for gas stoves,

trucks while maintaining the company’s vision of focus- red and high-e ciency condensing boilers. Its heating indoor and outdoor replaces, as well as gas generators.

ing on quality, service, value and integrity. services also include installations of baseboard heating

As an industry leader with more than 50 years of experi- radiators and complete radiant oor systems. THE STAFF
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anything related to plumbing, heating, gas and water. ey WATER AND WELLS e roster that Bee & Jay employs includes six master
o er kitchen and bathroom remodeling services and will plumbers, ve journeyman and six service technicians.

upgrade your facilities as you see t. ey can install all Bee & Jay o ers a variety of water-related services. Its e master plumbers are all certi ed water operators in

kinds of sinks, faucets, tubs and toilets as well as gas stoves. sta will give you a free estimate to assess your situation New York state and own master plumbing licenses in

ey also o er their installation services to commercial cli- and will provide you with a proposal of your best options. both Westchester and Putnam counties. ey have all

ents and specialize in all types of commercial mechanical It can install all kinds of water heaters, as well as water been with Bee & Jay for over 30 years.

Bee & Jay Plumbing

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THE LOFT
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e following article was provided by Country Willow:

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BY NICK TRUJILLO

If you have driven down Route 6 many customization features to make your

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Concepts Pools’ massive selection of all variety of colors and nishes, advanced

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Six Diamonds
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Landscaping—

Protecting what
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BY NICK TRUJILLO

Six Diamonds Tree Services and Landscaping is a community-oriented, family run
operation servicing the counties of Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess as well as west-
ern Connecticut for over 25 years. Its mission is to provide reliable, professional and
quality tree services to all. Founded and owned by Maria and Manuel Quezada follow-
ing their immigration from Guatemala and Ecuador, Six Diamonds has grown into a
fully licensed and insured tree service business.

e name Six Diamonds comes from the Quezada’s six children, a reinforcement of
their family values. Six Diamonds o ers tree and landscaping services to both residen-
tial and commercial properties.

TREE SERVICES PHOTOS COURTESY OF SIX DIAMONDS TREE SERVICES

Six Diamonds o ers a variety of tree services. It will remove any diseased, infested or 24/7 EMERGENCY HOTLINE
potentially dangerous trees that pose a threat to property and will leave the area of the
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and hedges by removing infected branches and allowing more sunlight air ow. Six Dia- in cases where a tree or large branch causes substantial property damage or is blocking
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Maria and Manual Quezada, founders and owners Six Diamonds Tree Services and Landscaping Inc.
of Six Diamonds Tree Services.
845-878-7888 • sixdiamondstreeservices.com

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owned land with hiking trails. Enjoy your own private park-like property Kitchen open to family room with
with over nine acres of amenities including an in-ground pool, tennis court space is located on the end of a private cul-de-sac. Hardwood oors, two master bedroom with en-suite and
and a pond. is ve-bed, six-bath home is warm and charming with wood
replaces, cathedral ceilings, great room, eat-in kitchen, formal dining room Russell Gerroir,
oors and two replaces. e eat-in kitchen is bright and sunny with white Lower Hudson V
cabinetry, granite counters and stainless steel appliances. and living room on over two
917-
Marcie Nolletti, COLDWELL BANKER fenced acres. Separate au-pair Rosemarie Affrunti,
Somers/North Salem/Putnam Regional Office or extended family suite, plus COLDWELL BANKER ol hRoemacree
a summer kitchen. Spectacular Katonah-Bedford Office
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SOLD: $810,000

SOLD: $795,000 44 Loomis Drive, Baldwin Place
Lovingly maintained colonial in the very desirable Preserve at Somers
5 Waterview Drive, Ossining
situated on a private lot. is rare Dogwood model provides over 3,200
Country home with river views and only minutes to train, restaurants and
hiking trails sold in just 30 days. Two story entry, 4BR, chef ’s kitchen, square feet with an additional 1,100 square feet in the full, nished, walk-
master bedroom with private balcony, nished basement.
out basement. e inviting stone entry way graces the front of this stunning SOLD: $330,000
Suzanne Welch,
COLDWELL BANKER home and into the grand two-story foyer leading to the open and functional 381A Heritag
Lower Hudson Valley
oor plan. e rst oor features an expansive eat-in kitchen, formal living Heritage Hills condo.Two-bedro
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her walk-in closets and large bath featuring soaking tub and stand-alone

shower. It is complete with three additional bedrooms and hall bath. e

Heather Sari Monachelli, large, nished lower level is
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Armonk Brokerage Office o ering a large craft area,
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Schech’s—All your pool
service and patio needs

BY NICK TRUJILLO

Now in their 52nd year of operation, Schech’s Pool Spa THE SERVICE

Patio is Putnam County’s oldest pool store. PHOTO COURTESY OF SCHECH'S POOL SPA PATIO
e business was founded by Herb Schech in 1969 and is Schech’s Pool Spa Patio roster of APSP certi ed tech-

now run by his daughter, Barbara Schech Freer. Originally, nicians o er a variety of maintenance and installation

Schech’s was a pool installation company. Now, Barbara’s services. Schech’s services include pool openings and

business provides clients with pool and spa maintenance, closings, weekly pool maintenance, spa valets and repairs,

pool products, hot tub services and outdoor patio furniture. winter and vacation watches, pool equipment and pool

With Schech’s vast amount of experience, they are quali- cover installations. ey o er water testing and analysis

ed to handle any client’s pool and outdoor lifestyle needs. through BioGuard’s ALEX computerized water testing

service, as well as consultations to help clients take better

care of their pools and save money in the long run.

Schech’s Pool THE PRODUCTS PHOTO COURTESY OF C.R. PLASTIC PRODUCTS
Spa Patio
To ensure they provide the highest quality service they sion One Spas to o er a range of hot tub models, and
Hayward pool technology products that are e cient and

61 Old Route 6, Brewster can o er, Schech’s Pool Spa Patio uses a number of cut- require little maintenance upon installation. Schech’s of-

845-279-6400 • schechs.com ting-edge products. ey use BioGuard pool chemicals fers a variety of CR Plastics outdoor patio furniture, made
and SpaGuard chemical products to clean, shock and of 100 percent recycled plastic to provide clients with a

balance pool and hot tub water. ey also use Dimen- stylish and eco-friendly slate of decorative options.

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF KATONAH NURSERY

Katonah Nursery—
our neighbor since 1977

Driving down Route 100 in Somers, you SERVICES PHOTO COURTESY OF ENVIROSTAR INNOVATION CORP.
can’t miss the Katonah Nursery. Rows of
ENVIROSTAR—
colorful owering plants from alliums to e nursery also provides landscape a trusted name for
an important job
lilies and phlox come on display week af- design and installation. Other services in-

ter week during the planting season. Lush clude planting, pruning, tree removal and

shrubs and trees immediately cast an in- masonry along with installations of and

viting spell as one walks into this planter’s repairs to retaining walls, patios, pathways

paradise. As the weeks go by, new plants and walkways.

ll this garden center like clockwork. is family operated garden center of-

fers great customer service. Whether it’s

PRODUCTS a question on when to cut back your hy-
drangeas or which rose bush to invest in,

In addition to the 17 acres at the Route Joseph Lopane Sr., the owner, and the Built on providing customer satisfac- every step of the way. ENVIROSTAR’s
tion and top-quality service, ENVIRO- complete service includes new tank in-
100 garden center, Katonah Nursery has ever-friendly Katonah Nursery crew will STAR has become a trusted name in stallation, excavation, tank and soil re-
the industry. moval, including proper disposal, soil
over 100 acres of plants and trees growing give you a heads-up. Stop by, have a chat replacement and landscaping to return
Today, this local company has earned to the original condition.
on its farm in Amenia, N.Y., making it a with the team and they will tell you what a reputable name for oil tank removal
and installation in our area. is fami- SOIL REMEDIATION AND
great source for a wide selection of trees, you need to know. at’s the essence of a ly-owned local company takes pride in EMERGENCY SERVICES
its professionally trained OSHA and
shrubs, annuals and perennials. great local nursery. HAZMAT certi ed sta who provide As part of the company’s commit-
services in line with preservation of the ment for preserving the environment,
e folks at Katonah Nursery love their environment. A deeper dive into EN- ENVIROSTAR responds to emergen-
VIROSTAR’s services will reveal that cy spill and clean up calls. is service
HERBS AND VEGETABLES customers, so be sure to visit them. the company has an impressive and is available 24 hours a day, seven days
comprehensive plan to service its cus- a week. Contaminated soil is removed
e nursery takes pride in o ering hun- HOURS tomers. and disposed according to local, state
dreds of hard-to- nd varieties of herbs and federal requirements.
and vegetables, and great advice from Monday-Saturday: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. THE SERVICE
growers at the nursery will equip you with Sunday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. With courteousness and excellent
the much-needed information for success Customers are given a detailed ex- quality of work, ENVIROSTAR stands
with any vegetable garden project. planation of the procedures before the high up on our list of local businesses in
excavation and are kept well informed this vital industry.
GARDEN SUPPLIES AND
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Lawn and garden care products such as
organic plant fertilizers, mulch and soil for
any garden need are always in stock.

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APRIL 22, 2021 – HOME, GARDEN & REAL ESTATE – SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO HALSTON MEDIA – PAGE 35

Fire Glow Distributors—
Home is where the hearth is

For over 50 years, Fire Glow of Yorktown Heights tions in the region to browse through, it o ers a sea of

has been keeping homes warm with beautiful replaces. choices from energy-e cient modern models that come

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invites you to its 2,000-plus square-foot showroom

lled with burning displays and hearth products from THE SERVICE
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Fire Glow Distributors Inc.

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The Romano
Agency—
homeowners
PHOTO COURTESY OF NEW VISIONS KITCHEN & BATHS INC

insurance with a New Visions
local touch Kitchen & Baths—
Choosing the right homeown- Breaking the mold to
meet clients’ needs
ers insurance is no easy task. We

buy our homes, build our dream

homes, but the reality is, we need

assurance that this home we have

invested in is in safe hands.

Armando Romano of the Ro-

mano Agency is a long-time area

resident and takes pride in being BY NICK TRUJILLO

the local homeowners insurance

agent who understands the local For over 16 years, New Visions Kitchen additions, nished basements, bathrooms,

climate of homeowners insur- and Baths has provided full-service home closets, decks, drywall, ooring, kitchens,

ance. Living in the community improvements to Westchester and Putnam painting, patios and tile work. ey of-

helps Romano and his team un- counties, as well as New York City. As a fer both interior and exterior work and

derstand the needs of local home- family owned and operated business that is customize their products to their client’s

owners and to be able to provide Armando Romano now in its third generation of service, New needs. New Visions also keeps its clients’
the right and adequate coverage. PHOTO COURTESY OF ROMANO AGENCY
Servicing Westchester and Put- Visions provides a tradition of excellence budgets in mind while selecting products,

in customer service, attention to detail and as it strives to o er fair prices to satisfy cli-

nam counties,the Romano Agency,an Allstate agency,knows rsthand what are the risks quality craftsmanship with expertise in ents’ needs.

in our area and is able to help protect our homes with the right coverage. kitchen and bath remodeling. Its slogan,

A FRESH NEW LOOK IN THE INSURANCE WORLD “We Build Dreams,”rings true as it aims to THE PRODUCTS
remodel clients’kitchens and/or bathrooms

to their speci c visions using their design New Visions carries Wellborn cabinetry

e Romano Agency believes in providing personalized service. In line with continu- expertise. that is made in America and will work with
ing technological advances, the agency uses modern technological tools to keep its cus-
tomers up on the latest developments in the industry. Sta employ such means as texting a client, contractor or architect to provide
and mobile apps to communicate with customers, apprising them of the latest rates and
o ering swift options to view policies. ese are just some of the new tools the agency in- THE SERVICE cabinets that t the vision of the project. It
corporates and continues to explore to stay ahead in the industry during these constantly o ers a variety of colors, stains and glazes
changing times.
e remodeling services o ered by New over their selection inserts, pullouts and
Most of all, the true value of this agency is in its in-depth knowledge of the area. An
agency that cares about the homes and the communities they are in is hard to pass on in Visions include design, selection and in- shelving to fully customize a client’s kitch-
a search for the right homeowners insurance.
stallation. Its design expert will create a dis- en. New Visions specializes in custom- t-

tinct drawing tailored to a client’s speci ca- ting bathrooms to ll a client’s design de-

tions and to re ect their individual lifestyle. sires and will supply the materials to make

Its home improvement services include a client’s bathroom unique and personal.

The Romano Agency New Visions Kitchen & Baths Inc.

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The science of home staging
Solid proof that will help you sell faster

I may have a BA in English, but my passions lie in the sciences and math. GUEST
After a few years in the business world, my love for logic evolved into a successful career as a computer scientist. COLUMNIST
So, when I rst heard that staged homes sell faster than unstaged homes, it seemed to make sense. But I still wondered, “How do they
really know?” Susan Atwell
In my mind, there’s only one way to prove that home staging works, and that’s scienti cally.

HERE ARE THE STEPS:

First, attempt to sell a home “as is” or unstaged. en act experiment with a friend whose home was on the expected to sell for at least seven months. Home staging
wait and see what happens. If there is no sale, stage the market for nine months, with no sale and no o ers. e
home. Clean, declutter, put away personal items, freshen market was beginning to cool, but when the home was lowered that time to two months.
up paint, add lighting, update bedding, remove old win- originally listed, the market was still hot—proving that
dow treatments, put out fresh towels—anything that even in the best markets, some homes won’t sell “as is.” Even with my passion for decorating—and my addic-
will show o your home’s best features while making
it feel both inviting and move-in ready. Once staged, e total transformation cost less than 1 percent of tion to home staging television shows—it wasn’t until
wait an equal amount of time, or until the home nally the listing price. When staging was complete, the home
sells. Finally, compare how long it takes to sell this home proceeded to sell in only two months. It received mul- I saw rsthand the impact staging had that I was truly
staged versus unstaged. tiple o ers with the beginnings of a bidding war. At the
time it was re-listed, there was a seven-month inventory convinced that it worked ( is experience was also the
In 2006—before I even thought about starting my of homes glutting the market. is means that under
staging business—I unknowingly performed this ex- normal or average conditions, this home would not be catalyst that launched my home staging business).

Here’s a sampling of some recently staged homes and

their success stories. e before-and-after pictures speak

for themselves on measuring the strength of the appeal

factor.

SEE ATWELL PAGE 38

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ATWELL FROM PAGE 37

A FLIPPED HOUSE IN CARMEL

It’s late on a Friday afternoon, but we are able
to arrange furniture delivery and staging for the
very next morning. e furniture arrives, and we
get to work. We rent only the larger pieces of
furniture—sofas, beds, tables, chairs, area rugs,
lamps—while building an inventory of art, accessories, bedding and towels
for our ipper.

All done in a day, we create a beautiful home that helps buyers connect.
e rst impressions for this home happen online. It leads to a stagger-
ing 18 showings and a submitted o er in the same afternoon the home is
listed. Within hours of listing, this three-bedroom, two-bath, 1,222-sqare-
foot ranch home gets its rst o er leading to an eventual sale of $33,000
(or 13.3 percent) over the asking price of $249,000, for $282,000, in a
massive bidding war.

PHOTO: ERIC PIERRE HAIRABEDIAN PHOTOGRAPHIC NY
INC. | 917-859-9507

STAGING LEADS TO A FINAL SALE AT AN ASTOUNDING $100,000 OVER ASKING PRICE

When I arrive for the initial home staging consultation, the painting is already
in full swing, which is wonderful, but unfortunately, all this upheaval leaves the
home looking cluttered and disorganized.

We want the potential buyers to be greeted well from the moment they step
foot in this house. A simple addition of a table and mirror set out an eye-catching
welcoming vibe.

A bookshelf that is creating a distraction to the true potential of this dining
room is removed and replaced with a painting that helps in creating a seamless

ow to the room. e rest is just clearing and organizing.

PHOTOGRAPHER: DIGITAL HOMES; DIGITALHOMESPHOTOGRAPHY.COM SEE ATWELL PAGE 39

APRIL 22, 2021 – HOME, GARDEN & REAL ESTATE – SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO HALSTON MEDIA – PAGE 39 PHOTOGRAPHER: ANTHONY ACOCELLA;
MODERN ANGLES; MODERNANGLES.COM
ATWELL FROM PAGE 38

REMOVING DISTRACTIONS IS WHAT GREAT STAGING IS ALL ABOUT

Staging doesn’t always need new furniture. is home is an excellent example of how
existing furniture and lighting can be used to create a clean and updated look. Clearing
the distractions is one of the main jobs of staging and in this home we start by eliminat-
ing the table cloth along with excess furniture and accessories. e busy wallpaper is also
removed and replaced with a fresh coat of neutral paint, making the room light and airy.

is ve-bedroom, three-bath, 3,000-square-foot co-
lonial home, built in 1924, sells for $666,000, or 2.5
percent over the $650,000 asking price with a total of
three o ers in the rst listing week.

PHOTOGRAPHER: DIGITAL HOMES; ESSENTIAL STAGING
DIGITALHOMESPHOTOGRAPHY.COM LEADS TO FAST SALE

OF THIS KATONAH
HOUSE FLIP

What could have been a very dull and awkward house, even after its updates, is
enhanced with just the right furniture, art and accessories, creating an emotional
connection for potential buyers. is is one more demonstration that fully reno-
vated homes need home staging too.

e plan works, and this four-bed, two-bath, 1,900-square-feet, split-level
home in Katonah sells after only four days on the market.

Susan Atwell, home staging expert and President of AtWellStagedHome.com in Somers, stages homes to sell quickly and for top dollar. To contact Susan, e-mail her at Susan@
AtWellStagedHome.com or call 914-525-0454.

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Anthony and Cassandra Costello
with their two daughters; Annalise, 6,
and Sophia, 4.

PHOTO: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL

Local dad builds dream
playhouse during pandemic

BY GABRIELLE BILIK

As a result of the pandemic, Anthony and Cassandra lingering cold and snowy weather that keeps much of “We built one and it went so well that we had to build

Costello of Somers found themselves cooped at home the Northeast in its grip during the winter months did a second one,” he said.

with two young kids for long stretches of time. Looking not lend well to the building of an outdoor tree house. is time, they wanted the sister playhouse to have a

for a creative outlet, they found the perfect family-friendly Additionally, Costello said the yard of their home did more urban feel. ey built a faux-brick playhouse in-

home improvement project they all could participate in. not have many trees grouped in such a way that would spired by a New York City brownstone. e building,

Looking back on his own childhood, Anthony fondly make a sturdy foundation for one. which features a slide and a service window, is named

recalled a neighbor’s tree house he spent hours playing To cure their cabin fever, the family would have to Slider’s Café. Complete with a register, menu chalk-

in as a kid. build their playhouse inside. board and a secret hiding spot on the roof (accessible via

“I always had fond memories of playing on it,” he said. Inspired by HGTV’s Joanna Gaines, along with vari- a ladder painted to look like a re escape), it’s the perfect

“So, I always swore I would get my kids one someday.” ous Pinterest boards and Google searches, they ended quarantine hangout.

Anthony, who works as a DJ, found himself with a lot up building a modern farmhouse-inspired playhouse. Made with two-by-fours and other basic building

more time on his hands as large gatherings and celebra- Complete with a standard Dutch door and a shingled materials, Anthony said it took him “about a million”

tions were suddenly and unceremoniously canceled due roof, the playhouse embodies rustic chic. It also features trips to and from Lowe’s and Home Depot to n-

to the pandemic. He gured it was the perfect time to a crochet basket linked to a pulley system and cheerful ish the job. e brick look was created with a dense

make a childhood dream come true for his two little ower boxes hanging from a pair of windows. Inside is sheet of cardboard that has a textured brick print on it.

girls, Annalise, 6, and Sophia, 4. a play kitchen and a play laundry machine. e girls, he

ere were some snags, however. For one thing, the said, loved it. SEE PLAYHOUSE PAGE 41

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PLAYHOUSE FROM PAGE 40

Cassandra oversaw design elements like paint-
ing and creating the ower boxes and said she
enjoyed decorating and painting the “life-sized
dollhouses.”

“And, of course, we let the kids participate,”
Anthony added.

e girls’ favorite features are the pulley bas-
ket, the slide and the Slider’s loft.

“ ey love it,” Anthony said. “ ey’re hoping
to have a slumber party up in the loft once [the
pandemic] ends.”

Still adding nishing touches here and there,
the Costellos said the playhouses have pro-
vided endless hours of quarantine activities for
the whole family—including some unexpected
games of hide-and-seek.

“Me and my daughter play cards up there
sometimes,” Anthony said. “ ey watch videos
on their phones up there. My wife has been up
there. ey love to hide up there and drive us
crazy looking for them.”

Despite being built under less than ideal cir-
cumstances, the Costellos said they feel good
about the timing of the project.

“We wanted to do it early in their life so they
could use it for a while before they grow out of
it,” Anthony said.

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