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Posted on 07/25/2021

How to Upcycle Household Items Into Planters

For plant lovers, there never seem to be enough pots and planters to go around. There are countless options available to buy, but buying a new one every time you need it becomes costly and inconvenient. The good news is that there are plenty of items you might already have around the house you can use for your...

Budget Friendly

Diy

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Posted on 07/21/2021

Another Property Sold - 86 Frye Road, Bolton, MA 01740

Stellar Contemporary Colonial set back from the road along a private drive on 6 idyllic acres. The heart of this special home is the sprawling center island kitchen with granite counters, SS appliances including double oven & generous sun-filled dining area opening to a fireplaced family room with vaulted ceiling, 2nd stairway & large windows flooding the space with natural light. Designed for entertaining & everyday living, the beautifully appointed formal living & dining rooms accommodate large indoor gatherings while the spectacularly huge deck & salt water pool are destined for summer fun. The 1st floor office off the...

Real Estate

Bolton

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Posted on 07/18/2021

What to Do Before Turning Your Home into a Short-Term Rental

Photo by Arek Socha via Pixabay In a bid to afford homes in high-value areas, many homeowners turn to income from short-term rentals to cover a high mortgage payment. You can benefit from this option with some caveats: Location really matters. A lot. You might advertise your home as near the coast when it’s really 20 miles inland...

Rental Property

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Posted on 07/11/2021

4 Signs Your Pet is Stressed About Moving – and What to Do About It

Photo by Alexas_Fotos via Pixabay Since your pets cannot verbally tell you when they’re feeling stressed, it’s important to watch their body language for stress signals. Every pet is different in how they show their inner feelings, but once you know their signals, you can help calm them down fast. If you’re not sure where to start with...

Moving

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Posted on 07/04/2021

How to Successfully Manage Your Home-Flipping Project

Photo by TeroVesalainen via Pixabay Flipping a house successfully means keeping your ducks in a row during the rehab process--and that typically means communicating with several vendors to coordinate work, making sure everyone is on the same page, and dealing with delays when they (inevitably) occur. It's worth your while to build a project management strategy and skill...

Home Flipping

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Posted on 06/30/2021

2 Bello Ln, Chelmsford, MA 01824 is now new to the market!

Fabulous 4469 sq ft impeccable colonial w/contemporary flair, located on beautiful ~ level ~ private, 1.14 ac lot. Incredible Location ~ close to highway, schools, beach, restaurants, DD & Starbucks, Whole Foods, etc. Fabulous open living space w/multiple sliders & expansive windows to the outdoors. Heart of the home is the open kitchen/family room w/4 sliders to the expansive composite deck & screened porch. 2 story foyer opens to lovely LR/DR w/FP & access to screened porch. Kitchen w/all the appls including gas range & granite opens to the FR, has access to the deck, DR & porch. Very open plan! 1st floor includes...

Real Estate

Chelmsford

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Posted on 06/27/2021

4 Key Elements of a Home Renovation Contract

Professionals bring the commercial-grade tools and years of experience to deliver the quality upgrades people desire. Although you and your contractor may work in different industries, written agreements help clarify the duties and expectations. One of the pitfalls of enlisting a contractor comes from miscommunication. This can lead to disagreements about the scope, details, and costs. By including...

Contract

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Posted on 06/20/2021

The Two Most Important Things to Consider Before Building Your Modern Home

Photo by Alex from Pexels Once you have the idea for a perfect home design, it’s tempting to get started right away. While some styles may be very popular they could still pose potential challenges to homeowners who dream of having that style for their very own. A perfect example of this is mid-century modern design, which rose...

Mid Century Modern

Modern Homes

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Posted on 06/17/2021

Another Property Sold - 29 Wedgewood Dr, Hopkinton, MA 01748

Extraordinary, stunning home in highly desirable Highland Park w/beautiful setting & Private backyard. This impeccable home appears brand new w/designer style. 2 story elegant foyer opens to a beautiful front/back LR & DR w/custom details, Office w/built-ins & ‘very today’ spacious kitchen w/breakfast area, SS, W/I pantry.Kitchen opens to an impressive family rm w/new gas FP, built-ins, hdwds & access to a beautiful sunroom. 2nd level has all new hardwds, large, cathedral master suite/2 W/I closets, lavish master bath, +3 nice sz bedrms & laundry. Finished LL w/bath & space for 2nd Office, gym… UPDATES: Of major...

Real Estate

Hopkinton

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Posted on 06/13/2021

5 Reasons to Consider Urban Living

Photo by Thomas Le on Unsplash If you choose to live in a city, you’ll find a number of benefits to your location. Community: Most cities are densely populated and home to people from many different backgrounds. When you live in a location like this, you’re likely to find a community of folks who share similar interests and...

Benefits

City

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Posted on 06/06/2021

Garden Storage: Build a Hose Container

Image by Victoria Farr from Pixabay With a little thought, creativity and some inexpensive odds and ends you can add charming accents to your home. Weekend projects provide a fun way to spend a few hours and being able to look at your finished project with satisfaction is even better if it serves a useful purpose beautifying your...

Gardening

Storage

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Posted on 05/30/2021

Flipping Your First House

Photo by Skitterphoto from Pexels House flipping has been made particularly trendy in recent years, in part due to the popularity of shows like Flip or Flop and Property Brothers. If the trend has caught your eye as well, here’s an overview of the steps you’ll need to take to get the job done right. 1. Know Your...

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