Deer Park-North Babylon Blogs of the Week: May 19

What are your neighbors thinking about? Is a national-news story peeking the interest of the neighborhood or is someone simply sharing their insight on every day life? 

No worries if you missed the past week – we've collected the top blog posts across our local Patch sites in one convenient place.

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Buy or Rent: Which Makes More Sense Financially?

Babylon Village blogger and real estate agent Lisa Palermo takes a look at reasons to buy a home rather than renting an apartment or home.

"We know real estate taxes may be included in the payment and will increase to some degree over that time," she writes. "We also acknowledge that the homeowner will have occasion to spend money on repairs. They also receive many tax advantages as a homeowner."

Are You Missing Out?

West Islip blogger Samantha Paitakis writes in this week about using alternative ways to manage one's health and keeping yourself feeling great.

"If you are burned out you cannot do any of those things on your list for too long," she notes. "We simply aren't robotic... slowing down and enjoying yourself in the company of others of "like-mind" is a gift, with immeasurable benefits, you give to yourself."

How Not To Take Care of Your Plumbing

Lindenhurst blogger and plumber Pat Dolan gives a how-to on how to not take care your home's plumbing system and everything you can do to keep it working right.

"Unfortunately, it can be all too easy to ignore a problem like a dripping faucet or small leak," he writes. "But, even minor issues like these can cause big problems down the road. If you do notice a problem, get it taken care of right away."