Check Out How Much That Second Fridge Is Costing You
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Powered by HomeActions for Laura S. Rossinow, Broker/Agent, Keller Williams Realty, Newton, MA If the refrigerator humming away in your garage or basement is Avocado Green, Coppertone or Harvest old, it was probably built in the 1960s or 1970s and is sucking hundreds of dollars in electrical costs… Read More
10 EASY WAYS TO MAKE YOU LOVE YOUR HOME AGAIN
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Written by Jaymi Naciri on Tuesday, 29 July 2014 1:59 pm for Realty Times We all fall into a rut sometimes. When that rut is otherwise known as our ugly living room, our cluttered kitchen, or our outdated everything, it can make us cranky. And lazy. And possibly looking to… Read More
What Greater Boston Can Teach The Rest Of The World
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EDWARD L. GLAESER | MESSAGES FOR BOSTON What Greater Boston can teach the rest of the world By Edward L. Glaeser | JULY 27, 2014 ESSDRAS M SUAREZ/GLOBE STAFF/FILE A free-spirited Somerville can elect a truly innovative mayor like Joe Curtatone (at the microphone). Sure,… Read More
No Longer A Second Choice, Mass. Condos In High Demand
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By Priyanka Dayal McCluskey | GLOBE STAFF JULY 22, 2014 PAT GREENHOUSE/GLOBE STAFF Jim and Teresa Anapol left a four-bedroom house in Stow for the convenience of a condo, here getting a new garage door. Jim and Teresa Anapol left a four-bedroom house in Stow for the convenience… Read More
These Tricks And Tools Get Rid Of Annoying Backyard Pests
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Powered by HomeActions for Laura S. Rossinow, Broker/Agent, Keller Williams Realty, Newton, MA Try these tools and tricks to get rid of summer’s most unwelcome visitors: Wasps/Bees You don’t want to kill these guys because they pollinate plants (bees) and kill other insects (wasps). But, you also don’t… Read More
How To Make A Home Safe For Seniors
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Written by Laura S. Rossinow, Broker/Agent, Kelller Williams Realty, SRES ®, NRPP Certified Measurement Provider More and more Americans are making aging in place a priority and keeping seniors safe in their home means creating an environment that provides appropriate accommodations. A few minor alterations can provide safety… Read More
How Much Value Does Remodeling Add?
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Projects that turn unused space you already have in the basement and attic into a finished room and those that boost curb appeal give you some of the biggest bangs for your remodeling bucks, according to the newly released 2014 Cost vs. Value report from the National Association… Read More
Get A Deduction For Giving Home Fixtures A Second Life
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If you’re planning a remodel, don’t throw away your washer, bed frame with matching dresser or the tile floor from your bathroom. Instead, give them to a salvage store like Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore chain or your local salvage yard. Other homeowners can find your used item… Read More
7 Smart Ways To Trick Burglars When You’re On Vacation
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Take some time before you leave on vacation to make your home less vulnerable to burglars and you’ll be able to enjoy your trip that much more: 1. Install dead-bolt window and door locks. They make it more difficult for someone to break in. Ask your agent if… Read More