February 12, 2019
With bold colors (flamingo pink!) and whimsical wallpaper, this historic home is a fresh take on old meets new. Steven Favreau is the type to go big — and go home. When he set out to put down roots near his hometown of Boston, Favreau fell in love with an old country estate in quaint Chelsea, […]
February 6, 2019
If your current heating system yields cold hands and frozen toes — it might be time to upgrade. Heating your home accounts for an inordinate portion of your utility bill, so it pays to choose the most efficient heating system possible. This doesn’t necessarily mean you should upgrade to a different type of system, however. […]
January 30, 2019
When temperatures plummet, the risk of your pipes freezing and bursting skyrockets. In fact, burst pipes are one of the most common causes of property damage during frigid weather and can cause thousands in water damage—easily $5,000 or more, according to the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (PDF). The pipes most at risk are those […]
January 18, 2019
Spring is generally the most popular time of year to sell a house, with hordes of buyers looking to move into a new place before the school year begins. But if you decide to sell your home during the winter, experts say you could reap a reward in cold, hard cash. “I have personally had my best months […]
January 7, 2019
As we flip to the last pages of our 2018 calendar, it’s time to look at interior design trend on the rise – and say goodbye to those on their way out in 2019. Here are our predictions about what’s in and what’s out in the year to come. What’s in Warm modernism It’s official […]
December 17, 2018
Don’t let the mold panic set in just yet — it might not be as bad as you think. Mold is everywhere. It grows on the sides of houses, it blackens surfaces like brick and concrete, and it thrives in the soil of your yard and garden. Indoors, mold lives in sink drains, shower grout, […]
November 30, 2018
Win and woo your next-door friends with a little neighborly know-how. If you want good neighbors, you’ll first have to become one yourself. Master these seven techniques, and even you (yes, you!) can win the approval of your entire neighborhood. 1. Good neighbors bring cookies Whether you’re new in town or haven’t kept in touch, […]
November 6, 2018
Every seller wants to get the best deal for their house – especially when you consider that as much as $500,000 in profit can be earned tax-free. So why not just price your house to the moon? After all, you can just bring it down later, right? Well, there are a few problems with that. […]
October 28, 2018
How To Sell Your House Faster There’s the traditional route of selling your house with a realtor, and there’s the fast route. Which do you want to take? If you really want to sell your house, avoid realtor commissions, get a fair all-cash offer, and have a variety of creative selling ideas, working with […]
October 15, 2018
As a house flipper your job isn’t over until the property is sold. You can do great rehab work but until you are at the closing table there is still more to be done. Every day that you own the property you are on the hook for the carrying costs and other expenses. It is […]