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Posted on 05/04/2025
Home Improvement: How to Choose Your Next Project
While avid travelers often have a bucket list of all the places they want to visit throughout their lifetime, devoted homeowners often have a continuous list of projects that they want to complete. When it comes time to tackle a new project, it's often difficult to decide which one comes next. Here are a few pointers that can...
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Posted on 04/27/2025
Add Farmhouse Style & Storage With These Clever DIY Ideas
Farmhouse decor celebrates the rustic and comfortable aspects of country life. One of the many advantages of embracing this design style in your home is the opportunity to upcycle old items and give them new purpose. Here are some great ideas for DIY projects to make your own farmhouse decor. Upcycled Pallet Headboard Wooden pallets are essential to...
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Posted on 04/20/2025
5 Things to Do If You Find Water Damage at Home
Finding water damage in your home is never a pleasant experience. However, finding it is the first step to solving the problem. Mold forms quickly, so it's important to act as soon as possible. Here's what to do if you find water damage in your home: Unplug If you discover water damage, turn off and unplug any nearby...
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Posted on 04/13/2025
Simple DIY Shoe Rack Ideas to Try
Shoes are a perfect example of something small that takes up a lot of space. Luckily, there are lots of clever ways to store and organize your shoes no matter the size of your collection. If you're interested in new ways to organize your footwear the DIY way, here are some ideas to inspire you. Wooden Peg Shoe...
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Posted on 04/06/2025
Top ideas for outdoor fireplaces: Brick, stone & more
For homeowners considering outdoor fireplaces, brick is...
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Posted on 03/30/2025
Key elements to an effective emergency plan
Emergencies happen, especially when there’s a natural...
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Posted on 05/07/2025
44 Belleview Drive, Derby, CT 06418 is now new to the market!
Newly-listed in the sought-after Hilltop area of Derby .... A light-filled, expanded, three-Bedroom Raised Ranch with an updated, open Kitchen and flow into a huge Family Room and Sun Room overlooking lush gardens and a private, fenced back yard. This home also features a finished, walkout Lower Level with a Half Bath, offering loads of potential. All this and more in a most convenient location near the Orange/Woodbridge lines. You will be impressed by all this treasure of a home and the quiet Belleview Drive neighborhood have to offer! Appointments available starting May...
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Posted on 05/03/2025
350 Beaver Dam Access Road, Stratford, CT 06614 is now new to the market!
Welcome to lakefront living! Enjoy perfect harmony with nature in this custom-built Contemporary home overlooking the tranquil waters of Beaver Dam Lake. Designed with intention and sustainability in mind, this 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath haven with hardwood floors throughout offers plenty of natural light, year round comfort, and an unparalleled connection to the outdoors. Step inside to find warm finishes and south facing windows that flood the home with natural light and passive solar warmth. The main level features an expansive Living Room with fireplace, a well-appointed Kitchen, and formal Dining Area, all opening out through sliders to the...
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Posted on 04/21/2025
33-37 Parkland Place, Milford, CT 06460 is now new to the market!
Coming Soon! Live the beach-life at 33 Parkland Place in iconic Morningside... it all awaits you in this most charming, 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath c.1900 Colonial with hardwood floors, a gas fireplace to warm your evenings, a finished 3rd level with skylights that offers flexible space for an office or playroom, and an expansive front porch inviting you to soak in views of LI Sound just steps away. The sunny back deck is surrounded by glorious, private gardens..perfect for lounging and entertaining. An oversized 1-car garage adds more storage space. There is even opportunity to easily expand if desired as the home is situated on a double lot! (#37...
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Posted on 04/18/2025
Another Property Rented - 1168 Main Street B7, Stratford, CT 06615
Discover this well-maintained, freshly painted, move-in-ready one-bedroom apartment in Stratford. Featuring ample closet space, a reserved parking spot plus guest parking, and a storage locker for extra convenience. Enjoy the ease of common coin-operated laundry in the basement. Heat, hot water and cooking gas...
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Posted on 04/16/2025
Another Property Rented - 735 Quinnipiac Lane A, Stratford, CT 06614
Rare find! A premium rental in a prime Oronoque Village location with private, panoramic views of Black Hawk golf course and main level parking for easy access! This exquisite Whittier model has been completely updated by a renowned architect and sculptor to include 2 light-filled Bedrooms and 2 Full Bathrooms on the main level, featuring gleaming hardwood floors, new lighting, a totally open Kitchen with gorgeous seaglass backsplash, a huge island and breakfast bar, soaring cathedral ceilings, a wood-burning brick fireplace and much more. The enormous wraparound deck will accommodate all of outdoor dining, lounging and entertaining, along...
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Posted on 04/01/2025
Another Property Rented - 16 Mill Hill Road 16, Fairfield, CT 06890
Welcome to this beautifully updated 1st-floor ranch-style condo in the desirable Southport Woods East community. With 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths, this bright and inviting home has a seamless flow from the living room to the dining area to an open galley kitchen, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Step into the foyer and be greeted by the charming bee-hive wood-burning fireplace, the focal point of the living area. Recently updated with new hardwood floors throughout and fresh paint, this home boasts modern updates while maintaining a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The primary bedroom features an en-suite bath and a...
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