Catherine Leake's Blog

Posted on 09/24/2022
Epipremnum Aureum: The Most Popular Houseplant Toxic to Pets
Unfortunately, plants and pets can't always coexist. Many plants have toxic qualities that can harm both animals and humans if ingested. Some of the most popular houseplants, such as epipremnum aureum or pothos, can pose a risk to cats and dogs if not kept well out of reach. To help you choose the best houseplants for your home,...
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Posted on 09/17/2022
Ideas for a DIY Storage Shed
A storage shed offers a great place to keep your lawn mower and other lawn care and gardening equipment. You can also store bikes and other outdoor recreation equipment in these sheds, or keep your trash cans hidden away in them. Having one of these sheds can free up space in your garage while also making it easier...
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Posted on 09/10/2022
Solomon's Seal & Other Plants Perfect for Your Shade Garden
A shaded yard or garden space might seem like a challenge. However, there are many plants like Solomon's seal that prefer partial to full shade. If you're searching for plants to fill your shaded garden, here are some suggestions to consider: Solomon's Seal Solomon's seal plants have long, arching vines with rows of hanging flowers resembling tiny lanterns....
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Posted on 09/03/2022
Line Plants: What You Should Know About Your Home's Plans
When you look at the plans for your custom home, you might not understand what you’re seeing at first. These plans contain many symbols that can be hard to interpret without architectural knowledge. One of the most common types of symbols that appear on house plans are lines. You might notice several kinds of lines on your house...
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Posted on 08/27/2022
Keep Your Home Fresh With These Summer Maintenance Tips
As the weather heats up outside, you can enjoy the warmth and sunshine while doing summer maintenance tasks. If it's too hot, you can head inside to handle a few indoor maintenance to-dos. These interior and exterior summer maintenance tasks can help your home stay in good condition all season long. Remove debris from your yard Leaves, wood...
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Posted on 08/20/2022
Umbrella insurance: Advantages & disadvantages
Umbrella insurance, sometimes called personal liability insurance, offers coverage beyond the limits of your other policies. It can help cover the financial gaps and protect your savings and assets in the event you’re liable for damages. Umbrella insurance is not required, but many choose to purchase a policy for greater peace of mind in answering some of life’s...
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Posted on 08/13/2022
Add These 3 Things to Your Laundry Room to Save Time & Space
If you're working with a small laundry space, it's crucial to use all of the surfaces you can for storage and useful features. There are always new and more efficient methods of organization and storage for your laundry room, and small spaces can benefit the most. Here are some tips for items and features to hang on the...
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Posted on 09/24/2022
109 Ledgewood Road, West Hartford, CT 06107 is now new to the market!
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 09/22/2022
Another Property Sold - 550 Darling Street #5-H, Southington, CT 06489
Rarely available 1-bedroom ranch-style end unit on the ground level of a 2-story brick building with a country setting at Tudor Ridge, a pet-friendly complex. (see pet restrictions) This unit has had a full makeover, with many updates to create a bright modern open floor plan concept, with new natural colored oak flooring in the dining and living room areas, and the spacious bedroom, where you'll find the laundry-walk-in closet with tile flooring and a high-tech LG smart washer and dryer. A fully applianced kitchen with plenty of new cabinets, countertops, new light fixtures, and a large deep sink. Every room has been newly painted and...
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Posted on 08/28/2022
Another Property Rented - 6 Haystack Lane, South Windsor, CT 06074
Rare to the market, spacious 4-bedroom, 2.1 bath Contemporary style home available for rent in early September. Spacious home features hardwood floors, granite countertops, formal dining area with skylights and large AZEK deck overlooking private backyard. Roof replaced within the last year. Located within quiet cul-de-sac in Eli Terry school district, near South Windsor's beautiful Nevers Rd Park. Easy access to shopping, restaurants, and highways. Two months security deposit required upon lease signing. Tenant responsible for credit and background check. Please see attached for SoftScreen instructions. Pets are subject to landlord...
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Posted on 08/21/2022
Another Property Sold - 50 Oxbow Drive, Vernon, CT 06066
(Per Sellers request, Highest and Best due by Sunday July 3rd at 6PM) Welcome to 50 Oxbow Drive! This beautiful Raised Ranch home located in a desirable neighborhood sits on .76 acres. Move right in and enjoy its many updates. The renovated eat-in kitchen boasts travertine backsplash, silestone counters and cherry cabinets. The open concept living and dining rooms are great for entertaining. The main bath is modernized and features a marble topped double sink vanity, custom tile, newer tiled floor and a soaking tub. Three bedrooms are located on the main level. Enjoy cozy times in the Lower Level newer finished family room with its...
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Posted on 08/12/2022
Another Property Sold - 39 Ashford Drive #39, Avon, CT 06001
Water Views and Privacy A unique and coveted Farmington Woods property. Privately nestled, it boasts three stories of unfettered water views, an open floor plan and front-to-back light. A white kitchen with chic, grey subway tile illuminates the light. Polished wood floors connect the spacious dining and living rooms with views of the fireplace. Large sliding glass doors open to an amazing deck, protected by a green, scalloped awning, which can easily host dozens. Upstairs the Master Bedroom Suite overlooks the water, and enjoys songbirds, and sunshine, while the second bedroom is roomy with generous light and closets. The walk out lower...
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