Lifestyles – Articles

The themes of gardening, food, home décor and hobbies like exercise appeal to readers across media outlets and demographics, and I cover a wide variety, always keeping in mind trends, costs and what’s just plain fun to learn about.

Christmas, holiday displays create festive curb appeal
https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/christmas-holiday-cost-porch-entry-w98m80i3

Landscaping cost on Long Island: DIY vs. professionals
https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/landscaping-costs-diy-alcjdyeh

Rain showers, tubs, LED lighting and more: Bathroom alterations by price point
https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-shopping/bathroom-spa-shower-tub-mtlhw5ob

Longtime Long Island book clubs offer friendship, mental stimulation
https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/long-island-book-clubs-x7g0rglm

Professional holiday decorations: Long Islanders pay for safety, convenience, design
https://www.newsday.com/classifieds/real-estate/professional-christmas-lights-decorations-holiday-otyrciuk

Pickleball, basketball, volleyball courts for all budgets on Long Island
https://www.newsday.com/classifieds/real-estate/basketball-pickleball-volleyball-court-install-t59wje1c

Building a bar in the house: Long Islanders upgrade on every budget
https://www.newsday.com/classifieds/real-estate/install-bar-in-house-budget-gw9g6ksq

Long Island’s Well-Aged Cheese Shops
https://lizaburby.com/wp-content/uploads/pdfs/Cheese.pdf

Not Your Grandma’s Wallpaper
https://lizaburby.com/wp-content/uploads/pdfs/Wallpaper2019PDF.pdf