5 Ways to Get Your Home Ready for Winter
Winter is coming. Especially in the Northeast, snow can fall as early as November, so it’s important to start getting your home ready early. Keep reading for five tips on how to get started. Clean...
View Article5 Things You Can Do Now That Will Make Thanksgiving Less Stressful
Even though it’s a day supposedly centered around thanks, Thanksgiving turns in to a stressful event for many people. Fortunately, there are small steps you can take now that will help alleviate some...
View Article5 Easy Tips for a Clean Home
Keeping a clean house is a daunting proposition. But, if you stay on top of it with simple tips and easy tasks, it will never get to a point where it’s too overwhelming. By spending a little bit of...
View Article5 Edible Holiday Gifts
With Christmas just around the corner, and the spirit of the holiday season all around us, sometimes it’s hard to remember the real meaning of the season. It’s about spending time with friends and...
View ArticleBackyard Design Trends for 2014
We’re expecting another snowstorm in the Northeast this week, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t dreaming of warmer weather. In fact, we’re already thinking about how to revamp our backyards this...
View Article5 Spring Ingredients to Refresh Your Diet
Spring is home to a lot of my favorite things—warm weather, sunny days and the resurgence of delicious fruits and vegetables. While delicious vegetables are available year-round, there’s something...
View ArticleSummer Destinations in the Northeast
Living in the Northeast during the summer is all about legendary seafood, beautiful beaches, meandering hikes and relaxation. Whether you’re looking for something to do in Connecticut, Massachusetts,...
View ArticleShould I Do a Condo Conversion for my Multi-Family House?
Ruth Lerner is a Brookline REALTOR specializing in Brookline, Chestnut Hill, Brighton and West Roxbury, Mass. real estate. Since 2002 she’s represented both buyers and sellers with a post-transaction...
View Article8 Tips on How to Keep Cool This Summer
There are plenty of ways for you to keep cool this summer without having to pay the price of keeping your air conditioning on all the time. Most people think the only way to stay cool is to keep the...
View ArticleSeptember is Mold Awareness Month
September is officially Mold Awareness Month, sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA states that mold creates “toxins that cause asthma, respiratory infections and...
View Article10 Last-Minute Turkey Day Tips
Not everyone can be a Martha Stewart, Food Network-style hostess with the mostess. We just aren’t all Sandra Lee, right? But, if you’re hosting Thanksgiving this year, that doesn’t mean it has to be...
View ArticleThere’s No Place like Home for the Holidays
Decorating for the holidays can be a daunting task. And, if you haven’t started yet, it’s definitely time to get going. Luckily, a beautifully decorated home doesn’t have to break the bank or take...
View ArticleHow to Start Preparing Today for the Spring Market
Even though it’s below freezing, and we’ll likely have another storm or two (or seven, we are in the Northeast, after all) before spring has officially sprung, it’s never too early to start thinking...
View ArticleTaking Great Photos for Social Media
When you think about your social media pages, whether you love Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or something else, photos are everywhere. While your smartphone takes great images, there are some tips and...
View ArticleHow to Tackle Pesky Summer Bugs
At last. It’s warm. The sun is shining and our winter of snow and ice is a distant memory. But now, you have a different problem to contend with. They’re small, and pesky and make you want to move...
View ArticleHost with the Most: 5 Steps to BBQ Greatness
It’s that time of year where summer BBQs are a weekend mainstay. With the Fourth of July right around the corner, you may even be hosting your own! These tips will help make sure your guests are...
View Article3 Tips for a Quick Party Cleanup
Moving into a new home is an exciting milestone for anyone. It also entitles you to host your first housewarming party. Entertaining your guests can be a blast, but with the celebration comes the...
View Article5 Ways to Spend Summer in New England & New York
Believe it or not, summer is almost over! It may feel like it just started, but with only August left, you’ll want to make sure you’re making to most of the warm days. Here are a few suggestions:...
View Article4 Things to Do on Labor Day Weekend
How are you celebrating your Labor Day? We’ve put together a few events coming up this weekend. Staying in? We’ve got some holiday weekend ideas for you, too! Wrap up the summer with these Labor Day...
View ArticleThe House That Social Media Built
The House That Social Media Built Social Media Allows General Public to Flip a Shoreline Home A realtor’s clever idea to better market a home for sale in Old Saybrook is allowing social media users...
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