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Posted on 12/18/2022
3 Types of Living Exteriors That Can Reduce Homeowner Costs
Many of us have heard of a living or green wall. They’re excellent choices for reducing bills, counterbalancing emissions from basic home living and adding a beautiful touch of nature to your home’s exterior. But what are some of their other perks? Are there other external living features that can be applied to a home to further reduce...
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Posted on 12/11/2022
Which residential projects require a build permit?
Before you make any major changes to your property, investigate what type of build permit you need. Even if you’re just remodeling your home, construction permits are required for most projects. Here is a basic guide to the types of major home remodeling projects requiring a permit: Demolition If you’re demolishing any outdoor or indoor structure, you’ll need...
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Posted on 12/04/2022
Grow Hydrangeas in Any Climate
There are many varieties of the popular hydrangea plant, all with unique climate needs. Even though it's possible to grow hydrangeas outdoors in different climates, growing them indoors allows you to enjoy this colorful shrub anywhere you live. Here are some basic care tips for growing hydrangeas inside your home: Container Choice One key advantage to growing hydrangeas...
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Posted on 11/27/2022
Remodeling a house: Cost estimates & best budget practices
If you’re planning a home renovation, the first thing...
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Posted on 11/13/2022
Make your life easier with these seasonal decorating tips
Seasonal decor lives in many homeowners' minds. Where...
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Posted on 10/30/2022
Tips for decorating rooms with blue & white
Blue and white have been a popular color combination in interior design for decades. However, it doesn't have to feel old-fashioned. There are plenty of ways you can use blue and white decor in any room, no matter the style you prefer. Here are some tips for decorating with blue and white to get you started. Coastal blue...
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Posted on 12/13/2022
Another Property Sold - 80 Cartright Street #2M, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Let the doorman welcome you to Cartright Tower. This second floor ranch unit is one of the larger units in this mid-rise building. The gracious foyer has a lovely, refinished wood floor, large closets and additional nooks that are perfect for a desk. The spacious living and dining area has sliders that open to 24 ft screened porch. The eat-in kitchen offers convenient pass-through window to the screened porch. Step into the screened porch and dine outside or create a little potted garden without even leaving your home. The bedroom will easily accommodate king-sized furniture and includes a double sized deep closet. The white tiled...
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Posted on 11/22/2022
Another Property Rented - 31 Edwards Street, Guilford, CT 06437
Fall in love and move right in to this charming, spacious Cape for lease, complete with all the comforts and conveniences you would expect and much more. Situated on a quiet street in a lovely Nut Plains neighborhood, this special 2-3 Bedroom home with sunny thermopane windows offers loads of character with features like a front-to-back Living Room with fireplace surrounded by an entire wall of shelving for display and function, a cozy 3-season Sun Room that could easily warm up in winter for year-round use, an updated Eat-in Kitchen with pantry, and a Dining Room offering options as an Office or main level Bedroom. Find quality finishes...
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Posted on 11/17/2022
Another Property Rented - 80 Cartright Street #7B, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Reasonably priced and beautifully RENOVATED, this spacious, light-filled Studio with treetop views is in an unbeatable location on the Fairfield line. The updated, airy condo with an OPEN FLOOR PLAN features rich, refinished wood parquet floors and 9ft + ceilings that welcome you in to the huge, main living area with optional a offering unlimited options for a bed alcove, an office, an entertainment center...bring your ideas!!! The separate galley Kitchen features NEW countertops and SS sink, NEW wood vinyl flooring, a NEW refrigerator and loads of cabinet space. The updated Bathroom features a NEW sink and cabinet, a NEW mirrored medicine...
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Posted on 11/01/2022
Another Property Rented - 80 Cartright Street #1J, Bridgeport, CT 06604
You will want to move right in to this FIRST FLOOR, UPDATED RANCH-STYLE CORNER UNIT in a quiet community on the Fairfield line! Just about everything is NEW in this 1 Bedroom beauty with 1,040 SQ FT OF LIVING SPACE! Convenient walk out, no steps and loads of natural light are yours along with spacious rooms and closets galore! Fresh paint, NEW KITCHEN, NEW PLANK FLOORING, NEW BLINDS and NEWER WINDOWS throughout...this unit is a MUST SEE! Step inside the door and visualize your furniture and decor in an open-concept Living Room and Dining Room with unlimited floor plan options! The galley Kitchen with sunny window has a NEW SS SINK, NEW...
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