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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...

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...

Home Maintenance Tasks To Prep For Fall Getting your home ready for fall entails more than putting out some pumpkins. New seasons bring their share of potential challenges for your home. Fall brings cooler temperatures, and winter follows closely behind. By addressing issues now, you can enjoy more apple picking and less worrying. Here are the best home maintenance tasks to help prepare for...

Practical Tips for Decluttering Your Wardrobe As you begin to transition your wardrobe from summer to fall, you may be left thinking, “I have too many clothes!” Decluttering any space within your home can create a stress-free and welcoming environment. Unfortunately, decluttering can feel like an overwhelming task. Thankfully, there are a few strategies you can use to make the process easier. Here...

5 Reasons Your Clean Home Looks Messy Do you feel like your home is in a constant state of chaos? The reason your home looks messy may have nothing to do with cleanliness. Even if you have worked to organize your home, visual clutter could be the cause of your headache. Visual clutter is the items around your home within your vision. Alone, these items may barely register, but all together, they can...

5 Things You Should Never Put in a Storage Unit Storage units are becoming increasingly popular, and for good reason. They are a smart solution to many different home problems. Some use them to organize their belongings while moving or while living in a place with no space to spare. Storage units are helpful tools, but here are 5 things you should never put in a storage unit for safety and security. 1...

How to Stage Your Home for a Quick Sale: Tips from the Experts Even in a seller's market, homes only sell if a buyer falls in love with the home. The key to making a buyer fall in love with your home (besides pricing it right ) is to make your home appealing. Even the most meticulous seller likely doesn't have a Pinterest-perfect home, and that's okay! This is where home staging comes in. Staging a home...

You Ask, We Answer: How Should I Choose a Moving Company? You’ve worked with your Calcagni Real Estate agent to help you buy or sell your home, and now it’s time to hire a moving company. Whether you’re staying in Connecticut or moving across state lines, hiring the right moving company can protect your belongings as well as your peace of mind. Here are some of our considerations to help you choose...

You Ask, We Answer: How Can I Tell What the Property Lines Are for My Connecticut Home? From building a fence to installing a swimming pool or planting trees, knowing where the property lines are for your Connecticut home can not only help you decide the best places to add these items, but they can also help you avoid disputes with your neighbors when you do. Here’s how to tell what the property lines...

You Ask, We Answer: What’s the Best Way to Move at the Beginning of the School Year? Moving at any point during the year can be a challenge, but moving at the beginning of the school year can be disruptive to the entire family. While many parents try to put off uprooting their children in the middle of the school year, sometimes, it just can’t be helped. But with some careful planning and...