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Home Maintenance and Repair

How much Should you Spend on Home Maintenance?

June 30, 2016 by Michelle J. Lane, Realtor® As a Realtor who specializes in homes that are part of an estate, I have seen a great deal of deferred maintenance in my time. The two main reasons are: these…

What Sells a House Today?

While the timeless key factors of location, lot and layout are still important, condition is rapidly rising higher in importance.  In decades past, buyers did not shy away from handyman specials, seeing homes that needed work as an opportunity…

Is Home Renovation for You?

My clients bought a home in Wellesley that was once grand, but by the  time they bought it, not so grand.  It was an Estate sale that had every member of the extended family crammed into any free space…

Getting Your Yard Ready for Winter

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Preparing Your Lawn for Winter

Skip the rake and attach a mulching blade to your mower. The shredded leaves  will protect and feed your lawn during winter. Although spring lawn care gets all the attention, fall lawn care is the  make-it or break-it season…

Newton Workshop on Saving Original Wooden Windows

Saturday, March 12, 1-4 pm SAVING YOUR ORIGINAL WOODEN WINDOWS Do your old windows need some help? Come to this hands-on workshop and learn about restoring your old wooden windows instead of replacing them. Historic window expert Ryan Pirro…