John Colby's Blog

Cold winter weather doesn't necessarily mean you must give up your dreams of having a tropical garden at home. There are several varieties of cold-hardy tropical plants you can grow in the ground or in containers to bring the atmosphere of the tropics anywhere you are. Here are some suggestions for tropical plants that grow well in colder...

Cold Climates

Houseplants

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Posted on 02/05/2025

Your guide to outlet safety covers

Whether you're childproofing your home or interested in...

Home Safety Tips

Home Electrical

Posted on 01/29/2025

Gardening basics: Improving & building soil

Improving or “building” soil is essential for every...

Compost

Gardening

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Posted on 01/22/2025

Mortgage: Recasting your monthly payments

Recasting mortgage payments is a little-known gem when it...

Home Financing

Home Refinancing

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Posted on 03/07/2025

0000 Gage Road, Athol, MA 01331 is now new to the market!

Lot has been bruh hogged and mowed ! Town Water and a generally level lot. See the engineered plan when you click on the Paper Clip icon (top right) .Convenient location just off Rt 202 in the Southern part of Athol. Lot is just 1.5 miles to Rt 2 on ramp. Location is handy to shopping. See the attached engineers plan. This lot is easily adaptable to a split entry design home or other designs and accomodates a building envelope of up to 48 ft wide by 30 ft deep. See the attached Assessor's Plan and Engineered Utility Document. Click on the Paper Clip Icon at top...

Real Estate

Athol

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Posted on 02/27/2025

1302 Main St 2, Athol, MA 01331 is now new to the market!

Spacious 2nd floor apartment centrally located and walking distance to downtown Athol and the YMCA. Heat ,Hot water, Electricity and Trash Removal included ! References, 1st month's rent and security deposit required. Open Concept Living area. Apartment is recently remodeled ! Available April 1st...

Real Estate

Athol

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Posted on 02/05/2025

35 Philip Rd, Athol, MA 01331 is now new to the market!

LOOL @ this Price ! and Available IMMEDIATElLY !!!. Room for an In-Law apartment ? Come and take a LOOK @ this One ! Enjoy the Western Sunset View from your private Deck ! Feel like you are away from it all ; yet being in a Quiet and Convenient Location ! This Exceptionally Well maintained Single Story Home has Recent Updated Improvements such as Architectural Shingle Roof, Thermal Replacement Windows, Buderus High Efficiency Heating System & New Oil Tank . Recent Hardwood Floors in the Fireplaced Living Room make this an Inviting space with A View ! There are 2 Garages ! A 2 Car attached garage and a Huge (1200 sq ft Drive Under...

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