Home Hygiene Tips to Avoid Winter Illnesses Preparing a home to sell is no small feat. Whether you’ve been in your house for a few years or decades, miscellaneous things can accumulate in every closet, cabinet, and drawer. Waiting until your home is on the market to eliminate these items can be daunting. Here is a full-house decluttering plan to sell your home in the spring. Breaking this task up...
3 Common Home Repairs to Learn as a First-Time Homeowner Owning your first home is a great feeling, but suddenly having all the maintenance responsibilities in your hands can be intimidating, especially if you benefited from low-to-no maintenance as a renter. Instead of finding yourself stressed at the first problem, be sure you go into homeownership with some helpful basic knowledge. Repair a...
How to Create a Pet-Friendly Home Without Sacrificing Style Creating a pet-friendly space doesn’t have to mean sacrificing style and sophistication. Choosing decor that supports your personal style goals while remaining durable and comfortable for your pet is key. Here is how to create a pet-friendly home without sacrificing style. Choose Easy-to-Clean Flooring Carpeting and rugs may look nice when...
Common Misconceptions About Electricity Usage In an effort to lower utility bills or live an environmentally friendly life, many homeowners try to reduce their electricity use. Unfortunately, many homeowners end up wasting electricity due to misunderstandings or misinformation. If you’re making one or more of these mistakes, you might be able to lower your utility bills with a few simple...
Home Renovation Projects to Start in Winter While you may not believe it, winter can be a perfect time to start home renovation projects. Spending more time indoors at home means you may have more time to make upgrades and other renovations. If you have an itch to tackle a home project this week, read on for the best home renovation projects to start in the winter. Update the lighting and...
Calcagni Shines at the 2024 Home Builders Association Awards Calcagni Real Estate is thrilled to have received four prestigious awards at the Connecticut Home Building Industry ("HOBI") Awards Ceremony, presented by the HBRA of Connecticut. The HOBI Awards honor outstanding builders, remodelers, Realtors, and others for their excellence in home construction, sales, marketing, and design. On November...
Easy Tips for Prioritizing Home Projects One of the great features of owning your own home is customizing it to fit your needs and lifestyle. On the flip side, one of the downsides of owning your own home is the maintenance projects and costs that can come with homeownership. When you have multiple home projects on your list, prioritizing them may be challenging. These easy tips for prioritizing home...
4 Habits for an Easy-to-Clean Home\ Keeping your home clean can feel like an uphill battle–especially if you have a home with children in the household. Thankfully, there are some habits that can easily be tackled regularly that will ensure that making your home easy-to-clean isn’t difficult. Whether you are cleaning up the messes of a large family or a small household, these four habits can make...
Planning Your Interstate Move: What Should Be on Your Checklist? By Ray Flynn, DiyGuys.net When planning to relocate to a new state, there are numerous factors to consider that can significantly impact your transition and future life. From financial considerations like housing affordability and the cost of living, to personal factors such as education quality and job opportunities, each plays a...
Energy Efficiency Tips for the Cooler Months When the temperatures dip, your home’s energy condition rises. While higher heating bills during the colder months are inevitable, there are ways you can reduce your household energy consumption while reducing heating bills and still staying cozy, warm and comfortable. Read on for energy tips to keep in mind during the cooler months. Reverse Ceiling...
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