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Posted on 09/15/2021
3 Ways to Reduce Your Reliance on Municipal Resources
According to data generated by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the average monthly electric bill increased from to $115 monthly even though usage has steadily declined during the last 10 years. The hard data compiled in 2019 shows that some states enjoy monthly utility bills as low as $76 while others suffer costs as high as $168....
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Posted on 09/08/2021
Make Your Vacation House Feel Like Home with These DIY Decor Ideas
Your vacation house is your home away from home and you should decorate accordingly. Whether you have a quaint cottage nestled in the woods or a sprawling beachfront estate, you may want to take some time during the off-season to craft some DIY decor for your vacation home. Here's a few ideas to help you get started: DIY...
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Posted on 09/01/2021
Try These Ideas for Free Moving Boxes
Cardboard moving boxes are everywhere. However, when you’re moving, you may feel you never have enough. While major retailers sell moving boxes, the price can add up quickly. If you’re moving a sizable amount of items or just want to recycle a few unused boxes, free moving boxes are the way to go. Luckily, there are many ways...
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Posted on 08/25/2021
Small Changes, Big Difference: Adjusting Your Lifestyle for an Energy-Efficient Home
Image by Colin Behrens from Pixabay Sometimes, the idea of living a sustainable life can be overwhelming. It often feels like a major overhaul is required in order to make an impact on the size of your ecological footprint. However, in reality, there are many simple lifestyle changes that you can make in order to increase the efficiency...
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Posted on 08/18/2021
Real Estate Values and Climate Change
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Natural disasters including flooding, hurricanes, mudslides and wildfires affect real estate values. Some recent examples of real estate transactions being influenced by these increasingly intense and frequent events include: A Charleston, South Carolina, homeowner deciding to demolish her house after three years of flooding caused by hurricanes that led to 11 failed...
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Posted on 08/11/2021
From Fixtures to Appliances - Designing Your New Home
Photo by Jean van der Meulen via Pixabay You are nearing the end of a building project when your general contractor reminds you that it will soon be time to finalize your lighting, fixtures and appliances. You have been looking and saving different ideas for months, so it seems it should be easy to make your final decisions...
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Posted on 08/04/2021
Recognizing Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern Design Styles
"art deco metal wall panel" by Dean Hochman licensed under CC BY 2.0 Mid-century modern and art deco are popular design styles that are sometimes mistaken for the same thing. While the two styles share some similarities, there are some key differences both in concept and execution. Both styles feature differing materials, colors and patterns in both architecture...
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Posted on 09/16/2021
Another Property Sold - 64 Baxter Avenue, Yarmouth, MA 02673
Great turn key year-round vacation home located in West Yarmouth MA. You will love the location of this home within walking distance to a private beach, mini golf, ice cream, restaurants, coffee and much more. Downtown Hyannis, the island Ferries and popular beaches are less than a few miles away making this a dream location. The home features Central Air, Vinyl windows, hardwood floors. Beautifully manicured landscaped private back yard with a tool shed and an amazing, oversized shed with electricity making a great home office, play shed or just a nice place to relax. Sit in your back yard on your stone patio and enjoy the quiet...
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Posted on 07/30/2021
Video Tour - 64 Baxter Ave, Yarmouth, MA 02673
Great turn key year-round vacation home located in West Yarmouth MA. You will love the location of this home within walking distance to a private beach, mini golf, ice cream, restaurants, coffee and much more. Downtown Hyannis, the island Ferries and popular beaches are less than a few miles away making this a dream location. The home features Central Air, Vinyl windows, hardwood floors. Beautifully manicured landscaped private back yard with a tool shed and an amazing, oversized shed with electricity making a great home office, play shed or just a nice place to relax. Sit in your back yard on your stone patio and enjoy the quiet...
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Posted on 07/30/2021
64 Baxter Ave, Yarmouth, MA 02673 is now new to the market!
Great turn key year-round vacation home located in West Yarmouth MA. You will love the location of this home within walking distance to a private beach, mini golf, ice cream, restaurants, coffee and much more. Downtown Hyannis, the island Ferries and popular beaches are less than a few miles away making this a dream location. The home features Central Air, Vinyl windows, hardwood floors. Beautifully manicured landscaped private back yard with a tool shed and an amazing, oversized shed with electricity making a great home office, play shed or just a nice place to relax. Sit in your back yard on your stone patio and enjoy the quiet...
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Posted on 07/30/2021
Video Tour - 64 Baxter Avenue, Yarmouth, MA 02673
Great turn key year-round vacation home located in West Yarmouth MA. You will love the location of this home within walking distance to a private beach, mini golf, ice cream, restaurants, coffee and much more. Downtown Hyannis, the island Ferries and popular beaches are less than a few miles away making this a dream location. The home features Central Air, Vinyl windows, hardwood floors. Beautifully manicured landscaped private back yard with a tool shed and an amazing, oversized shed with electricity making a great home office, play shed or just a nice place to relax. Sit in your back yard on your stone patio and enjoy the quiet...
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Posted on 07/30/2021
Video Tour - 64 Baxter Avenue, Yarmouth, MA 02673
Great turn key year-round vacation home located in West Yarmouth MA. You will love the location of this home within walking distance to a private beach, mini golf, ice cream, restaurants, coffee and much more. Downtown Hyannis, the island Ferries and popular beaches are less than a few miles away making this a dream location. The home features Central Air, Vinyl windows, hardwood floors. Beautifully manicured landscaped private back yard with a tool shed and an amazing, oversized shed with electricity making a great home office, play shed or just a nice place to relax. Sit in your back yard on your stone patio and enjoy the quiet...
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