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You Ask, We Answer: How Can I Make My Home Feel Cozier This Winter? Longer nights, dropping temps…winter has arrived, and it can be a challenge to welcome it when our days feel so short, and we miss the summer sun on our skin. But when we prepare our homes ahead of time for the chillier months when we tend to hunker down inside, it can be a whole lot easier dealing with our cold New England weather....

  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 Make My Home a Pet-Friendly Oasis?   It’s no secret that at Calcagni Real Estate, we love our pets. If you’re a pet lover like we are, you’ve probably been known to spoil your animal here and there (we’re guilty!). But have you ever thought about making upgrades to your Connecticut home for the sole purpose of making your pet’s life that much...

  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...

  You Ask, We Answer: How Do I Create a Fall Flower Garden?   September is here, and there’s nothing quite like fall in Connecticut to send us into a full pumpkin-and-mum-loving frenzy. The days are still warm, the nights are getting cooler, and the rich tones of autumn are just weeks away. If you’re wondering how to create a fall flower garden that showcases the beauty of the...

  You Ask, We Answer: How Can I Create a Kids’ Room My Child Won’t Outgrow?   From cribs and changing tables to posters and laptops, creating a children’s room to last though all stages of development—and all their likes and dislikes in between—may seem like an insurmountable task. You want to create an adorable nursery in your Connecticut home…but what happens to that room...

  Getting Back to Gathering: Oversized Kitchen Islands & Handmade Tables Are Having a Moment   One of the great joys of this summer is being able to gather with friends and loves ones, the sounds of glasses clinking and laughter floating in the air reminding us of just how precious our connections are. After a very long year (and then some), many of us are rediscovering the simple...

    You Ask, We Answer: How Can I Make the Most of My Small Bathroom? Half bath, powder room, water closet: Whatever you call your small bathroom, you may be wondering how to make it feel, well, bigger. While our tips below won’t actually expand the size of your small bathroom, they can make it look and feel bigger, thanks to creative storage, choice of decor and even where you mount your...

  You Ask, We Answer: How Can I Create an Outdoor Kitchen on a Budget? Pool parties, BBQs, dinner al fresco: However you enjoy your time outdoors, you may have an outdoor kitchen on your list of “dream home” updates. But if creating an outdoor kitchen seems out of reach, we’ve got some tips on creating a more affordable outside eatery. Read on for more!   Make it...

Photo courtesy of Humble Hideaways Need a Vacation? This Connecticut Business Delivers One in Your Own Backyard For many of us dipping our toes back into “normal life” after the past year, the thought of a relaxing get-away is at the top of our wish lists. But while the call of far-flung locales will always hold appeal for our inner adventurer, one Connecticut business is giving the definition of...