If you have spent your life raking up leaves each fall and then bagging them to be hauled away, it’s time to brace yourself. The lawn care experts contend that those leaves will actually benefit the health of your lawn, shrubs and flower beds.
New homeowners may not realize, but cold climates like in New England, can take its toll on many types of shrubs and trees. From hearty winds to freezing and thawing temperatures, snow and ice, road salt and even hungry animals, there are many ways your landscaping is at risk.
After months of planning, crunching numbers, home-shopping, and seemingly endless waiting, you finally have closed the deal on your new home. The release of stress should feel amazing, but now as you start to unpack you realize the entire family is trying to regain that feeling of being “at home” in their new house.
Tackling DIY Projects Can Pay Off Big Time
Thursday, October 6th, 2016
How do you get the most value from a home improvement project? You do it yourself.
You probably know of several projects that homeowners can do to increase the value of their home. HGTV has made many of us feel we can grab a hammer and work wonders with our home improvement ideas. Did you also know that you could actually cut the cost of a project by 50 percent if you do the work yourself?
Autumn Can Threaten the Structure of Your Home
Monday, October 3rd, 2016
Nothing beats fall in New England, but did you know it poses a threat to the structural integrity of your home? Fall is the season that every homeowner in New England typically must check and maintain their gutter system or deal with damage in the not–so-distant future.
5 House Flipping Basics You Need to Know
Wednesday, September 14th, 2016
You probably have watched successful house flippers on television and wondered if you could do it too? We have all fallen victim to thinking we may have more skills than we actually do. Pinterest has convinced many that DIY and house flipping is not for the faint of heart. How do you know if you got what it takes to flip a house?
Fall Housekeeping Tips to Get You Ready for Winter
Friday, September 9th, 2016
The last drops of summer are trickling away and before we know it the leaves will change color, the mornings will be crisp, and fall will be in full-swing. Besides being a beautiful season, it should also be one where homeowners prepare for winter and do a few housekeeping items to protect their greatest investment – their home.
Is Your Property Protected in the Event of a Flood?
Thursday, September 1st, 2016
The standard insurance policy does not cover things like floods– those require a separate rider policy added on to the basic policy for complete coverage. The question is, are you covered if water starts to rise?
5 Steps to Refresh Your Kitchen
Monday, August 15th, 2016
Are you thinking about weekend projects you could do to boost your home’s appeal to buyers? Any REALTOR will tell you to start with the most important rooms of the house first—and the kitchen tops that list.
5 Repairs You Need to Make Before Selling
Wednesday, July 27th, 2016
Chances are, your REALTOR offered advice about things you should do to your house before you put it on the market. You may want to make those changes if you want to get bigger and better offers from buyers.
REALTORS are experts in knowing what potential buyers will notice and how it could influence their buying decisions. They know what sends buyers running and what makes them place competitive offers.
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