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3 Cold-Hardy Tropical Plants to Grow at Home
Posted on 02/12/2025
3 Cold-Hardy Tropical Plants to Grow at Home
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...
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Your guide to outlet safety covers
Posted on 02/05/2025
Your guide to outlet safety covers
Whether you're childproofing your home or interested in...
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Gardening basics: Improving & building soil
Posted on 01/29/2025
Gardening basics: Improving & building soil
Improving or “building” soil is essential for every...
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Posted on 01/22/2025
Mortgage: Recasting your monthly payments
Recasting mortgage payments is a little-known gem when it...
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Posted on 01/15/2025
5 Important things to do before selling your house
Before you even hit the market, there are some...
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Posted on 01/08/2025
Try These Creative Shoe Storage Ideas
No matter how many shoes you have, you can never have enough storage options. Storing and organizing shoes can be a hassle, but it can also be fun if you think outside the box. Here are some clever and creative ways to store your shoes. Combine Storage and Seating Whenever possible, opt for seating with built-in storage. This...
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Posted on 01/01/2025
Remodel services: What to expect
If you’re planning a home remodel, services are available...
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Posted on 12/25/2024
Ideas for outdoor fireplaces: Brick & beyond
For homeowners considering outdoor fireplaces, brick is...
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Posted on 12/18/2024
Try these wood kits to build your own decor
Have you considered using wood kits to build your own...
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Posted on 12/11/2024
How Much Funding Do You Need to Flip a House?
For many, flipping homes is lucrative. However, there are many costs associated with flipping a property, and it’s important to budget carefully for every detail. Here are the major costs to consider when determining how much funding you’ll need for a flip: Down Payments Just like buying a move-in ready house, buying a house you intend to flip...
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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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Posted on 01/07/2025
37 Smith Road, Warwick, MA 01378 now has a new price of $549,500!
Talk about Privacy Plus ! This Property is a Landowner's Dream ! Bounded by State owed Lands is this 60.7 Acres of HARD to find...and mostly Open Land ! Gorgeous Private Views of Mount Monadnock to the North ! A Super Horse property with acres & acres to roam. A substantial 7 stall barn with ample Hayloft . Wear your Cowboy Hat while Sitting on the Porch at this property and you will feel like Kevin Costner at Yellowstone ! Own frontage on both sides of the Tully River ! The Gambrel Style home has large bedrooms and a Spacious Living Room. Lots of Room for a 3rd 1st Floor Bedroom. The 2 level Barn was used as part of an...
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