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You Ask We Answer: What Are the Top 5 Decor Trends for 2021?The new year is on the horizon (we promise!) and many Connecticut homeowners are looking to say goodbye to 2020 with some home decor updates. Whether you’re seeking a fresh coat of paint or are planning to move to a space more conducive to our altered reality, we at Calcagni have gathered five of the top decor trends for 2021 to help inspire you...

Image courtesy of Denver Urban Renewal Authority You Ask, We Answer: How Do I Winterize My Home? We may be enjoying some unseasonably warm weather in Connecticut this week, but Novem-ber is well underway—and that means it’s only a matter of time before that New England chill settles in, reminding us of its arrival through every drafty door and window. As Connecticut’s leading independent real...

Photo courtesy of Anne J Macinty You Ask, We Answer: Help! My Yard Is All Weeds. What Can I Do? Summer is in full swing, and whether you’ve recently moved in to your dream house or are a veteran homeowner, chances are, your yard figures prominently into your summer plans. But looking out onto your yard and seeing a lawn full of weeds can be discouraging at best, and overwhelming at worst....

5 Ways to Protect Your Home From Pests this Winter By Ben Bowen , Fox Pest Control You’d think the pests are gone in the winter, but they still come around. Because of the cold temperatures and the lack of food, your home in Connecticut is like an oasis. Maybe you’ve had it with the centipedes that keep coming in the basement all winter, or you’re tired of the spiders in all your holiday...

How Savvy Homeowners Can Protect Against Weather-Related Issues By Ray Flynn, DiyGuys.net For a majority of homeowners, your house is the largest piece of your investment portfolio. In fact, it's estimated that more than 60 percent of the net worth for the average American is due to the equity in their home. As a result, homeowners should take extra steps to protect their home from weather-related...

Clean and Green: How Homeowners Can Live Environmentally Friendly By Ray Flynn, DiyGuys.net American homeowners use up a staggering amount of resources on a daily basis. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average American family of four is capable of going through 400 gallons of water a day. Then there’s the tremendously excessive use of fossil fuel-based energy and the...

Preparing Your Home for a Senior: How to Make It Safe, Comfortable, and Inviting By Ray Flynn, DiyGuys.net Preparing your home to receive a senior relative is a big job. Many families open up their homes to parents or grandparents who can’t live alone anymore due to safety or health issues, and while it can be a better alternative to assisted living in a care facility, it can also take work, both...

Time to Outsource: Some Repairs Are Better Left to the Pros By Ray Flynn, DiyGuys.net With so many resources at your fingertips, you may be quite the DIY pro when it comes to home repair.  You’ve conquered projects like patching holes in the wall, laying down new hardwood flooring, and installing a backsplash in your kitchen.  Resources like instruction books, TV shows, and YouTube videos enable...

In the United States, more than 100,000 thunderstorms occur each year. These storms, which can be accompanied by high winds, hail and tornadoes, can cause power outages, fires and flooding, all of which pose serious threats to people and property across the country. When these storms hit, many of the features that make your home more comfortable and enjoyable can also pose serious risks. Learn how to...

Pool owners rejoice the start of summer, and the long poolside days that lay ahead. But before you dive in, make sure your pool is properly prepped. To help, inground pool covers manufacturer, LOOP-LOC, shares three simple pool cleaning tips to get you ready. Remove winter dirt. During the colder months, it is possible that dirt and potentially black algae forms on or around your pool. Be sure to scrub...