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Posted on 11/19/2022
Painting: How to Choose the Perfect Paint Color
You have a lot of freedom in painting the rooms inside your home, but that doesn't make it easy to pick a color. Whether you are the type of person who lives peacefully among neutral tones or you have a vibrant personality that requires bold colors, you will want to use these tips to help you choose the...
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Posted on 11/12/2022
What you should know about house flipping
House flipping is a popular form of real estate investment...
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Posted on 11/05/2022
4 End-Of-Summer Maintenance Strategies for Your Home's Exterior
As the relaxing days of backyard barbecues turn to thoughts of school and work mentality, your home needs to prepare for the change of seasons. Summer fun, sun and nature have a significant effect on a home’s exterior. Although end-of-summer maintenance items are not necessarily as labor intensive as many spring tasks, these are strategies that can reduce...
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Posted on 10/29/2022
A Beginner's Guide to Loan Options Available to Veterans
For U.S. military veterans, there are many financing options available for buying a home. What's typically called simply a "VA loan" can actually mean multiple specific types of loan. Depending on your situation, you might find one more helpful than the other. Here is a basic guide to the different types of loans available to veterans: VA No-Down-Payment...
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Posted on 10/22/2022
Flash Flood Preparedness Tips
Like many natural disasters, a flash flood can take you by surprise. Though weather services can often predict a flood, it's crucial to be prepared so that you protect yourselves and your property without panic. Here are some ways you can prepare for the possibility of a flood: Get Flood Insurance Flood damage is not included in most...
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Posted on 10/15/2022
Shingle house: What is shingle style?
Informal and eclectic, the shingle house style has been...
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Posted on 10/15/2022
5 Kitchen Trends to Avoid When Selling Your Home
Unfortunately, some trends do not keep their appeal long-term. If you’re designing your kitchen based on popular past trends, you might find yourself stuck with a dated aesthetic years later. Sometimes, dated kitchen features can even work against you when selling your home. If you’re putting your house on the market and considering some kitchen updates, here are...
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Posted on 10/08/2022
Try These Salad Skewer Ideas
Even in a group full of veggie-lovers, a big bowl of salad is not a convenient party snack. Luckily, most popular salad recipes can be turned into handheld party appetizers. Here are some ideas and recipes for making fresh and tasty salad skewers for your next get-together: Caprese Salad Skewers Caprese salad is a party favorite you can...
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Posted on 10/01/2022
How to Build a Workbench
A workbench offers a handy way to store your tools in your garage or shed, as well as a place to work on tasks or hobbies. You don’t have to head to the store to buy a workbench for your home. Instead, put your woodworking skills to the test by building your own workbench. The following tips provide...
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Posted on 11/05/2022
Another Property Rented - 109 Ledgewood Road, West Hartford, CT 06107
Location and curb appeal! A stones throw away from Rockledge golf course and minutes to West Hartford center and Blue Back Square. This high end luxury rental has loads of character and is completely updated. Enter the updated chef's kitchen that has newer cabinets, quartz countertops and brand new flooring. Brand new Sub Zero refrigerator, Wolf gas stove and Miele dishwasher. The all season sunroom is located just off of the kitchen and has lots of windows, light and a place for coats and shoes. There's new French doors that lead to the backyard from the spacious living room with a wood burning fireplace. As you head upstairs you'll...
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Posted on 10/21/2022
109 Ledgewood Road, West Hartford, CT 06107 now has a new price of $4,500!
Location and curb appeal! A stones throw away from Rockledge golf course and minutes to West Hartford center and Blue Back Square. This high end luxury rental has loads of character and is completely updated. Enter the updated chef's kitchen that has newer cabinets, quartz countertops and brand new flooring. Brand new Sub Zero refrigerator, Wolf gas stove and Miele dishwasher. The all season sunroom is located just off of the kitchen and has lots of windows, light and a place for coats and shoes. There's new French doors that lead to the backyard from the spacious living room with a wood burning fireplace. As you head upstairs you'll...
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Posted on 10/04/2022
Another Property Sold - 60 Pine Glen Road, Simsbury, CT 06070
LOCATION! LOCATION! See this charming, spacious home in central Simsbury that has been renovated for today's sought after lifestyle and needs! Nicely situated on a private knoll, you will love all the new upgrades and amenities. The main level features gleaming hardwood floors throughout! Enjoy the open concept floor plan, initiating with the formal living room that is open to a lovely dining room. Sliders grace the dining room bringing the outdoors in and access the the inviting large screened porch that overlooks the private wooded yard. Relax here and enjoy the surrounding woods and nature. The beautiful newly redone eat-in chef's...
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