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3 Fabulous Fall Curb Appeal Ideas that are Simple but Effective
As the days begin to shorten and the weather gets cool and crisp, it's a great opportunity to dress up your home exterior in preparation for the cozy seasons. And what better time to boost its curb appeal.
Here are 5 tried and true fall curb appeal tips to help you enhance the charm of your New England home.
Incorporate autumn shades in seasonal plants and paint
While some summer flowers will fade by fall, there are many options to add to your gardens and pots during the autumn months. Some examples include pansies, chrysanthemums and ornamental kale. Consider rich and vibrant shades and cozy textures.
Fireworks goldenrod and New England aster can offer brighter autumn colored flowers with pops of yellow and purple. As well, stonecrop succulents will turn burgundy in fall. You can also in...
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Badger Peabody & Smith Realty Welcomes Elizabeth Hare to Franconia Office
Franconia, NH – Badger Peabody & Smith Realty is pleased to announce that Elizabeth "Lizzy" Hare has joined the firm as a real estate Sales Associate.
Hare brings a wealth of customer service, hospitality, and management experience to her new role in real estate. Most recently, she served as manager of the award-winning Spa at Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa, where she was responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences, overseeing daily operations, and building la...
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New Hampshire Historic Sites With Legends, Lore, and Local Character
Our real estate agents love exploring the rich history of the White Mountains and surrounding areas of New Hampshire. Learn more about this fascinating region at historic sites full of lore, local character, and a few legends.
Colorful Northern New Hampshire Historic Sites
Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa - Bretton Woods, NH
Address: 310 Mount Washington Hotel Road, Bretton Woods, NH 03575
Built by local industrialist Joseph Stickney in 1902, the m...
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Whimsical Fairy Houses Are A New Addition to Franconia's Artwalk
Spying a fairy house in a friend or neighbor's garden may stir your imagination and get your creative juices flowing. "I bet I could fashion a wee fairy house for my garden," you think.
If this is you and thoughts of magical and elusive fairies and their tiny homes pique your imagination, make it a point to visit the Franconia Artwalk's Riverwalk trail this fall and see the amazing village of fairy houses created by community members.
The burbling Gale River and the canopy of tree...
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Now What?
The massive maple trees growing next to my house were finally cut down this past week, and I cried. I expected to be a little sad, but I didn't expect to feel borderline heartbroken over the loss of them. The knot in my stomach didn't let up the entire day as I knew the trees were on their way down, and I wished it didn't have to be that way. When I pulled into my driveway after work and saw the open space where they used to stand, I lost it. I walked around the stumps and logs, hot tears staining my face, as I apologized to them out loud. Not only did I feel overwhelming guilt for taking down trees that had stood there for so many years, but I was taken aback at how much I disliked the way everything looked without them there. The entire backside of my house was bare and exposed, all that remained was open air and tree shrapnel littering the ground.
It took me a few days...