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Posted on 11/28/2021
Your Guide to Container Gardening
Container gardening can be an excellent way to grow and enjoy plants with limited space. It also allows you the opportunity to be creative and set up aesthetically pleasing combinations perfect for your garden or outdoor space. Here are some basic tips for a successful container garden: Container Container planting allows a lot of flexibility both in terms...
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Posted on 11/21/2021
Refresh Your Home Office With These DIY Decor Ideas
The home office has become one of the most important rooms in any house. Whether you have always been a remote worker or you are new to the idea of working from home, you are going to want to carve out a space that allows you to feel both productive and relaxed. As you set up your home...
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Posted on 11/14/2021
Avoid Common First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes With These Tips
Photo by William Fortunato from Pexels Buying a home is a big decision made up of dozens of smaller decisions. With so many moving parts in the process it's difficult to know you’re making the best choices. Some of the most important choices in buying a home have to do with finances. Here we will go over some...
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Posted on 11/07/2021
How to Make Your How More Accessible with Universal Design
Universal design is creating spaces to be more accessible for everyone. Whether they’re an elder, child or have mobile restrictions, it focuses on building areas to be used by all. However, despite the daunting name or meaning behind it, universal design isn’t a difficult feat to accomplish. Add Views of the Outdoors Installing French doors provides an incredible...
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Posted on 10/31/2021
Your Guide to Recognizing Modern and Contemporary Design
Photo by Expect Best from Pexels Whether you’re buying, selling or simply decorating a home, knowing the differences between architectural styles will put you at an advantage. Some home styles are simple to define and recognize, while others are a bit more complex. Some popular styles, like modern and contemporary, might even sound like the same thing. Despite...
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Posted on 10/24/2021
What is Green New Construction?
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay There are multiple trends in green home building these days, so much so that it can create confusion as to what a green home actually is. People might claim that their home is sustainable without actually qualifying how. We'll look at the parameters and how to identify an environmentally-friendly home that works...
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Posted on 10/17/2021
Contemporary Design Ideas for Kitchens
Photo by August de Richelieu from Pexels If you’re moving into a home with an older kitchen or if your current home has a more dated style, consider bringing it up-to-date with contemporary design. This style can freshen up your kitchen while giving it a more inviting atmosphere. Contemporary design includes a mix of minimalist, modern and classic...
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Posted on 10/10/2021
Staging the Exterior of Your Home
Image by F. Muhammad from Pixabay Selling your home requires staging your home. Staging means preparing your home for showings, tours or professional photography aimed at advertising and selling your property to potential buyers. While staging the interior of the home is crucial, preparing the exterior is just as important. Your goal is to make the best possible...
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Posted on 12/04/2021
Another Property Sold - 446 Naugatuck Avenue #446, Milford, CT 06460
MOVE IN READY! Drive up and fall in love with this pristine newer build (2008) TOWNHOUSE in Milford's BEACH COMMUNITY of Devon! A must see END-UNIT CONDO nestled in the small, quiet complex of Southwind Cove. With two airy levels and an indoor/outdoor flow, the main level features a sought-after OPEN CONCEPT floorplan, 9' ceilings, hardwood floors, a gorgeous Kitchen with granite/stainless steel appliances/custom cabinetry and a pantry, flexible Living and Dining Room spaces, a convenient Half Bath, and sliders to the PRIVATE PATIO and fenced garden area! Upstairs there are 2 EXPANSIVE BEDROOMS, each ensuite with tubs and showers, and a...
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Posted on 10/30/2021
Another Property Sold - 160 Shrub Oak Lane, Fairfield, CT 06824
JUST LISTED! Don't miss this incredible lifestyle opportunity in one of the best neighborhoods in Fairfield! The majestic tree-lined street welcomes you to 160 Shrub Oak Lane on a private, landscaped 2 acres, bound on one side by lush conservation land providing just a few reasons to make this turn-key, updated, Ranch style home with an OPEN FLOOR PLAN and spectacular IN-GROUND POOL your very own! With 3-4 Bedrooms & 2 Full Baths including a Main Bedroom suite and Laundry on the 2040 sf Main level with hardwoods, plus another 960+/- sf in the finished, newly-carpeted Lower level, you will find flexible options for your household. Whether...
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Posted on 10/26/2021
Another Property Sold - 785 North Trail #a, Stratford, CT 06614
3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bathroom: Beautiful “Extended Whittier” newly renovated, walk-in end unit with refinished hardwood floors. Chef’s kitchen w/granite counter tops, Stainless Steel appliances, 48"Wolf range with pot filler over stove. Chef’s will love the infrared heat lamps above a warming shelf above stove. Kitchen has a huge 8' passthrough to living room w/fireplace and cathedral ceiling. Sliding doors to 2-private decks and BBQ patio area. Dining room has a coffer ceiling. Master bedroom suite w/His/Hers, newly renovated baths; one w/walk-in glass door enclosed shower, the other spa like w/LED-lit heated jetted tub and custom Murano glass...
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Posted on 10/21/2021
446 Naugatuck Avenue #446, Milford, CT 06460 is now new to the market!
MOVE IN READY! Drive up and fall in love with this pristine newer build (2008) TOWNHOUSE in Milford's BEACH COMMUNITY of Devon! You can HAVE IT ALL in this MUST SEE end-unit condo with two airy levels and an indoor/outdoor flow, nestled in the quiet small complex of Southwind Cove. The main level features a sought-after OPEN CONCEPT floorplan, 9' ceilings, hardwood floors, a gorgeous Kitchen with granite/stainless steel appliances/custom cabinetry, and flexible Living Room and Dining Room spaces, a convenient Half Bath, and sliders to the PRIVATE PATIO and fenced garden area! Upstairs are 2 EXPANSIVE BEDROOMS, each ensuite with tub and...
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