Month: December 2021

  • Home Value

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    Avoid these renovations that can hurt your home’s value What seems like an upgrade to you now may turn potential future buyers off. People purchase and move into new homes for many reasons. It’s one thing if the idea is to stay in a house for the rest of your life, but if you think…

  • Snowboarding

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    Top places to go snowboarding in the Northeast Whether you are a first-timer or a seasoned snowboarder, these destinations offer all the snow-covered fun you need for a memorable trip. The Northeast is full of great places to go snowboarding, from snuggly ski lodges to intense mountain trails. Here are eight places to consider. Whiteface…

  • Garden Soil

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    How to improve soil quality over the winter When spring arrives, you will be happy you put in the effort now. You have now cleaned up the beds and put the hose and most of your tools away for the season. You may think there’s nothing else to do until spring. Not the case. The…

  • Fireplaces

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    Never burn these items in a fireplace Just a reminder that a fireplace is not an incinerator. It is fireplace season in many areas right now. Time to remember those cozy evenings spent curled up in front of the fireplace. If you hav a wood-burning fireplace, you can’t just pop in anything made of wood…

  • When to cut back ornamental grasses

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    Once you know the basics, it’s easy to know when to cut back ornamental grasses. With ornamental grass maintenance is less intensive. Here are some tips on how to be sure they make it through the winter. Watering and fertilizing Many homeowners like ornamental grasses because they are drought tolerant and rarely bothered by pests.…

  • Investors

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    In a tough home-sales market, investors are winning Rising prices and shrinking inventory have made it difficult to bid successfully on a home. This is frustrating for home buyers. Why? During the third quarter of 2021, investors bought more than 18 percent of the homes sold in the United States. That equates to 90,000 homes…

  • Safe Fireplace

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    How to build a safe fireplace and chimney It’s that time of the year when you might be thinking of starting your first indoor fire or wood burning stove. Whether used for heating or for ambiance, fireplaces and wood burning stoves are great amenities. However they need to be properly installed. Data on fires There…

  • CT Activities

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    Connecticut is one of New England’s most popular states. It’s southerly location and proximity to New York City make it an easy choice for a day trip or weekend trip to New England. Put the following activities on your bucket list! CT Activities Gillette Castle: Home to Sherlock Holmes and on the list of National…

  • Winterize Home

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    Winter is coming with cold weather, snow and ice which can cause havoc on your house and property. It is necessary to prepare your house for winter. There are a number of steps you can take to winterize your home. Insurance Policy Review you home insurance policy to make sure you are sufficiently protected from…