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Top Home Hacks for Back-to-School Back-to-school can be a time of excitement and adjustment for families as kids and parents get used to new routines. There's a lot to manage with new classes, sports, and schedule changes. However, by making some strategic changes at home, you can regain a sense of control and make the back-to-school season run more smoothly. Here are our top home hacks for...

Money Mistakes to Avoid if You Want to Buy a Home Purchasing a home is a major financial goal, and many aspiring homeowners save for years to afford it. While saving, ensure you're doing it right. You may think you're prepared, but you might be making mistakes that set you back. Here are the money mistakes to avoid if you want to buy a home.  Not Preparing for Emergencies An emergency fund is not...

How to Properly Self-Clean Your Oven If food drippings and grease have made your oven a big mess, self-cleaning option on your oven can come in handy. It's a convenient option that takes care of the cleaning for you, so you can focus on other things. If you're a little wary about using the self-cleaning oven feature, look no further. Today, we're going over how to use the self-cleaning function on your...

10 Easy Tips to Celebrate Earth Day (and Every Day!) Friday, April 22 is Earth Day, and that means carving out time to thank our beautiful planet for all it provides us. If you’re looking for more ways to live an eco-friendly lifestyle, you’re not alone! Just a few simple tweaks in how we live our daily lives can go a long way in helping care for our planet, and future generations. Read on for...

  You Ask, We Answer: How Do I Decorate for a Relaxing Home?   Scrolling through social media, thumbing through interior design magazines, asking your Calcagni Real Estate agent for their opinions—however you get your inspiration for decorating your Connecticut home, you may not have given a whole lot of thought to how decor can help you de-stress. If you’re looking for more relaxation...

You Ask, We Answer: How Can I Calculate My Home’s Electrical Load?   Whether you currently own a home or are searching for one with your Calcagni Real Estate agent, you’ll need an electrical load that keeps up with your lifestyle. The capacity of our homes to meet our electrical needs has recently come into sharper focus than it probably has in the past, and it’s helpful to know how your...

  You Ask, We Answer: How Do I Prep My Home for Fall?   Ah, fall in Connecticut. While we love the easy, breezy days of summer, the arrival of autumn still gives us a little flutter. From the beautiful fall foliage that blankets our state to sipping apple cider in a pumpkin patch, these few autumn months can be some of New England’s most charming. As we get ready to welcome the...

Photo courtesy of homie.com You Ask, We Answer: What Home Improvements Should I Do This Summer? Ah, summer: The season of rest, relaxation, spontaneous fun, and…home improvements? While they may not hold the promise of the picture-worthy memories that some of our other summer activities do, making improvements to your Connecticut home this summer can save you a lot of time, money and headaches in the...

You Ask, We Answer: How Do I Start My Vegetable Garden Indoors?We’re in the throes of spring’s glory here in Connecticut, and while we at Calcagni Real Estate don’t want to rush the season, summer’s vegetable gardens are calling. If you’re planning on growing fresh veggies this summer, consider starting now: indoors. Here’s how to start your vegetable garden indoors to ensure your bounty come...

  Photo courtesy of Fresh-Spaces.uk.co     You Ask, We Answer: How Can I De-Clutter for Spring? Warm weather is here! With the fresh start of the spring season, many Connecticut homeowners are getting ready for spring cleaning and the deep sense of accomplishment it inevitably brings—and that includes us at Calcagni Real Estate. But after a year spent at home (all…the…time…),...