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You Ask, We Answer: How Do I Know if My Fireplace is Safe to Use? With the temps in Connecticut dipping at night, many of us here at Calcagni Real Estate are anxious to use our fireplaces for the first time all season. Is there anything better than curling up in front of a warming fire on a chilly evening? But while it may be tempting to do so, lighting a fire without a few small checks on your...

You Ask, We Answer: What’s the Best Way to Pick a Front Door Color? That house you bought through Calcagni Real Estate? It’s still the place that’s undoubtedly “home,” but lately, you may have been pulling in the driveway and thinking your Connecticut home could use a little something…extra. Before you opt for an expensive undertaking, though, why not consider giving your front door a...

You Ask, We Answer: What Can I Declutter to Get Ready for Fall? As “sweater weather” teases its arrival here in Connecticut, our thoughts at Calcagni Real Estate are turning to feeling cozy in our own homes: More cooking, more “nesting,” more…organization? While it may be an undersung hero of the cozy season, decluttering your home before hunkering down for New England’s colder months can...

What to Do in Connecticut This Fall? Hit the Connecticut Wine Trail With the first significant shift in temperature upon us, we here at Calcagni Real Estate can’t help but feel that twinge of excitement that every New Englander knows so well: The promise of fall and all its crisp, golden-hued beauty! There is so much happening in our gorgeous Nutmeg State, but if you’re seeking breathtaking natural...

It’s Fall Festival Season in Connecticut Here are some of Calcagni Real Estate’s Favorites You’ll never find us here at Calcagni Real Estate wishing away the summer months, but as New Englanders, the fall season just never seems to lose its magic for us. There’s the golden sunlight that dapples the changing leaves, the particular shade of blue the sky takes on, and the crisp mornings and...

You Ask, We Answer: How Can I Create a Climate Friendly Yard? If you love the look of a beautifully landscaped yard but are concerned about its environmental impacts, we have good news: It’s possible to create a yard for your Connecticut home that isn’t just beautiful to look at, but better for the planet, too. Let’s dive in to determine what a climate friendly yard is, and how you can achieve...

Giving Back for Back-to-School It’s nearly back-to-school time, and while we here at Calcagni Real Estate love Connecticut’s summer months, we still get excited for back-to-school, no matter how old we get. There’s just something about the promise of crisp fall days and getting back on a schedule that never leaves us! But for many Connecticut kids, heading back to school can be a fraught...

5 Drought-Friendly Plants for Your Connecticut Garden This summer in Connecticut has been a scorcher, and not just for us. Our yards have suffered the brunt of soaring temps and brilliant sunshine, and while we here at Calcagni Real Estate always love a beautiful garden, it can be hard to keep one at its best when faced with drought-like or diminished rainfall conditions. But going without rain...

4 Eco-Friendly Weed Killers That Work Summer in Connecticut may as well be synonymous with weeds. Between spring’s ample rain and the heat and humidity that have blanketed our beautiful state this year, weeds are having some of their best days ever. If you’re anything like us, you’ve become increasingly exasperated with how prolific the weeds in your yard are. But before you reach for that harsh...

You Ask, We Answer: What Are Common Staging Mistakes to Avoid? When it comes to selling your Connecticut home, your Calcagni Real Estate agent will be an invaluable resource. They’ll help you determine the listing price, walk you through each step with clarity, and even help you understand how best to stage your home so it draws potential buyers. But if you want to understand more about how to make...