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  Adelia in her finished bathroom     Calcagni Realtor Ralph Riccio Volunteers with Make-a-Wish Foundation to Make Young Girl’s Wish Come February 26, 2021—SOUTHINGTON, CONN.—Calcagni Real Estate announced recently that Ralph Riccio, a Realtor in the company’s Southington office location, has worked with Make-a-Wish Foundation of Connecticut to design and build out a new,...

Photo courtesy of Farrow & Ball You Ask, We Answer: How Do I Create an Accent Wall?From the glossy pages of your favorite decorating magazine to the sigh-inducing images of your Instagram feed, accent walls have a tendency to wow with their beauty and seemingly unobtainable flair. From patterned wallpaper to a single wall painted in a bold hue, you may think you just don’t have the space, style or...

Photo courtesy of flooringinc.com You Ask, We Answer: What Are the Top Flooring Trends in 2021?Time may have ceased to exist in this reality of ours (blurs-day, anyone?) but old habits die hard—and that means the advent of a new year has many of us thinking about fresh starts. For some Connecticut homeowners, changing up their floors holds extra appeal after so much time at home. With a plethora of...

Renovation 101: Expert Advice on Renovated Connecticut Homes For many Connecticut homebuyers, the thought of renovating a home is daunting at best and hive-inducing at worst. But a renovated house has numerous benefits—and it doesn't have to be a stressful situation (we promise!), especially if you're buying a home that's already been renovated for you. Whether you've long been a fan of older homes or...

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...

Home Lifestyle Trend: Outdoor Kitchens   Outdoor spaces are enjoying a resurgence—and today’s latest lifestyle trend has Connecticut homeowners rethinking the way they use their decks, patios, and backyards to create outdoor kitchens and living spaces that bring all the comforts of inside out into nature. It seems there’s no better time than now—when we’re having to rethink where and how...

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...

A bold, bright color in your home can feel fresh and inviting. However, large color commitments like paint or wallpaper can create a headache if you outgrow the hue six months into it. If you're itching to add more color to your space, but are nervous about outgrowing the shade, consider one of these easy-to-swap design elements. You can even incorporate new colors seasonally. Flowers and...

How to Make Your Home Look Expensive on a Budget You want your home to look luxe, but your bank account has other ideas. Fortunately, you don't have to spend a lot to make it look like you did. With a little ingenuity and these 12 ideas, you can transform your home into a posh palace: Splurge on Focal Pieces. You may not be able to break the bank on every item in your home, but consider...