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Posted on 07/24/2022
How to Set Up a Virtual Party
Hosting a virtual party doesn’t have to be complicated. As with in-person parties, you’ll still need to set a few basics, but they aren’t much different from throwing an in-person get-together. Here are 3 ways to make sure your next virtual bash goes off without a hitch. Find the Best Time All functions need a time, no matter...
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Posted on 07/17/2022
Pros & Cons of Investing in Sweat Equity
If you’re thinking about buying a fixer-upper or are interested in flipping homes, it’s important to understand sweat equity. This concept has to do with the time and effort you put into improving a property. Because it’s not based on dollar amounts, it's difficult to calculate. However, there are major pros and cons to investing your time as...
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Posted on 07/10/2022
Ideas for Living Room Layouts
Your living room serves as one of the key areas where family and friends gather in your home. When you’re planning your custom home, you’ll be able to decide how you want your living room to look in terms of layout. Choosing a layout that works best involves taking certain factors into consideration, so that you’ll have a...
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Posted on 06/26/2022
DIY Guide: Leaf Print Artwork
Making art prints with leaves has long been considered a fall craft project. However, it’s possible and easy to make beautiful and unique DIY wall decor using leaves throughout the entire year. Here’s how to use leaves to make art prints. Materials Paint (acrylic or tempera works best)Paint brushesPalette for mixing colorsWaterPaper, card stock or woodA rolling pin...
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Posted on 06/19/2022
The coolest house plans: Trending design styles
Whether buying or building, most would-be homeowners want to know about the coolest house plans available. From tiny houses, to a garage plan featured on a gaming blog, to a massive family room that can accommodate generations upon generations, and everything in between seem to be on homebuyers’ lists. If you want a cool house without falling into...
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Posted on 06/12/2022
Saws 101: Quick basics for the most prominent types of power saws
When it comes to cutting, saws are among the first tools many folks think of. Most think of a household hack saw or common rip-cut saw, both needing only a little elbow grease to cut through whatever medium you may be using. But what about power saws? While hand saws are very common in the home, some power...
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Posted on 06/05/2022
Home Safety Tips to Deter Intruders
No matter how safe your neighborhood is, it's still important to protect it from break-ins. How can you deter intruders from coming into your yard and attempting to break into your home? The following safety tips can help you discourage intruders from targeting your home. Keep Valuable Items Out of View Intruders sometimes target houses when they can...
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Posted on 07/16/2022
Video Tour - 716 White Plains Road, Trumbull, CT 06611
Want to live in a park? This property borders popular Twin Brooks Park with lake, bike and nature hiking trails, updated open floor plan home with large formal living room with picture frame molding, remodeled kitchen with new white cabinets and flooring, breakfast nook with views and laundry room, family room with vaulted ceiling can also be used as a dining room, large master bedroom with half bath and vaulted ceiling, 2nd bedroom with walk in closet, finished heated attic for possible 3rd bedroom, 30 x 20 deck overlooks park, hardwood floors throughout main level, mechanics and electric have all been updated,...
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Posted on 07/16/2022
716 White Plains Road, Trumbull, CT 06611 is now new to the market!
Want to live in a park? This property borders popular Twin Brooks Park with lake, bike and nature hiking trails, updated open floor plan home with large formal living room with picture frame molding, remodeled kitchen with new white cabinets and flooring, breakfast nook with views and laundry room, family room with vaulted ceiling can also be used as a dining room, large master bedroom with half bath and vaulted ceiling, 2nd bedroom with walk in closet, finished heated attic for possible 3rd bedroom, 30 x 20 deck overlooks park, hardwood floors throughout main level, mechanics and electric have all been updated,...
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Posted on 06/28/2022
Another Property Sold - 507 Heatherwood Court #507, Oxford, CT 06478
Maintenance free living in this spacious home! This expanded unit at the Meadowbrook Estates community is loaded with extras! Some of the updates include a larger sunroom, enclosed 2nd floor family with an additional 2nd floor office, expanded patio, crown molding in great room, wainscotting in the dining room, hardwood floors throughout (except in the primary suite), and custom built-ins. Watch the sunrise from your front covered porch. Enjoy a welcoming entry foyer, a generous formal dining room with wainscotting and bay window! The spacious kitchen offers a center island, custom built-in table and granite counters, and is open to the...
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Posted on 06/15/2022
Video Tour - 110 Pixlee Place, Bridgeport, CT 06610
ATTN INVESTORS! Once in a lifetime opportunity to buy this money making property consisting of a well maintained 3 family house, a single family house in good condition with 2 bedrooms and a .10 acre lot, a 2 car garage is also included in as is condition. Central air in the single family house only, the 3 family house has a total of 13 rooms, 5 bedrooms and 3 baths, roof is approx. 10-12 yrs. old, brand new energy efficient gas wall unit on the 3rd floor, maintenance free vinyl siding. The property was used in the past for one large family, parents in the single family and all their children and grandchildren in the multi family. This...
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Posted on 06/15/2022
110 Pixlee Place, Bridgeport, CT 06610 is now new to the market!
ATTN INVESTORS! Once in a lifetime opportunity to buy this money making property consisting of a well maintained 3 family house, a single family house in good condition with 2 bedrooms and a .10 acre lot, a 2 car garage is also included in as is condition. Central air in the single family house only, the 3 family house has a total of 13 rooms, 5 bedrooms and 3 baths, roof is approx. 10-12 yrs. old, brand new energy efficient gas wall unit on the 3rd floor, maintenance free vinyl siding. The property was used in the past for one large family, parents in the single family and all their children and grandchildren in the multi family. This...
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