Category: Resources

  • Bridging the Gaps on the Road to Homeownership

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    Homeownership is a major part of the American Dream. But, the path to achieving this dream can be quite difficult. While progress has been made to improve fair housing access, households of color still face unique challenges on the road to owning a home. Working with the right real estate agent can make all the…

  • Stink Bugs

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    What To Do BEFORE They Devour Fruit Trees & Gardens Brown marmorated stink bugs are on the move in gardens in Connecticut, though you may see the damage left behind by the shield-shapped menace until July or August. Stink bugs’ preferred diet comes from fruit orchards, ornamental trees and garden vegetables like tomatoes, peppers and…

  • How to Clean Grease & Oil Stains From Your Concrete

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    You can clean up stains from things like motor oil and get your concrete back to like-new condition. An unblemished concrete patio, driveway, or walkway can feel like a magnet for leaking vechicles and spilled oil, which will pentrate the porous surface of a concrete and leave a lasting stain. That is, if you let…

  • Connecticut Chocolate Trail

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    Connecticut’s Sweet Spots: CT Chocolate Trail They say there is nothing better than a good friend, except, perhaps a good friend with chocolate. So, grab a partner, and treat the chocolate lover in your life (or yourself) to an unforgettable tasting trip throughout the state. This Connecticut Chocolate Trail will indulge all of your senses.…

  • The Real Estate Market Is Strong

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    This Real Estate Market is the Strongest of Our Lifetime! When you look at the numbers today, the one thing that stands out is the strength of this housing market. We can see this is one of the most foundationally strong housing markets of our lifetime. Maybe the strongest. Here are two fundamentals that prove…

  • Use Your Local Extension Office

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    Everything You Should Be Using Your Local Extension Office for (but Aren’t) Get expert information on gardening, food, conservation, urban agricullture, rabbit-raising, and more. If you grew up on a farm, participated in 40H,, or wenet to a land-grant university, you are probably already aware of what a rich resource your county extension office is…

  • Household Hazardous Waste

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    Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event For the towns of: Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Danbury, Kent, New Fairfield,, New Milford, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefieldd, Roxbury, Sherman, Weston, Wilton Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 9:00am to 1:00pm Bethel High School – 300 Whittlesey Drive, Bethel For more information on what to drop off and what not to drop off go…

  • How to Clean Bird Baths

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    How to Clean a Bird Bath the Right Way! Offer clean water for your birds. Experts explain the best ways how to clean a bird bath and how to keep algae from growing in the water. A mixture of water and bleach can be an effective cleaning solution. Test a small area first before cleaning…

  • Connecticut Information

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    Here are a few interesting facts about Connecticut Nickname: The Constitution State Statehood: 1788, 5th State Population: 3,606,000 (2021) Capitol: Hartford Biggest City: Bridgeport Abbreviation: CT State Bird: American Robin Flower: Mountain Laurel The Nutmeg State Early inhabitants had the reputation of being so ingenious and shrewd that they were able to make and sell…