Posts with tag 'for owners'
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Making Your Home More Functional & Stylish
Making one's home both functional and stylish can help you live more comfortably. The main idea is to have "A place for everything and everything in its place." The quote, attributable to Benjamin Franklin, means that everything should have a dedicated spot where it is stored and should be returned to that place when not being used.
A house should reflect your personality. Buyers are advised to think about their lifestyle and prioritize how they want to use the space in their new home, including where they are going to place their furnishings, clothing, and other items. When viewing a potential home, imagine how your family can move through the rooms, and ways you can tweak it to make it work for you.
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Does Your Home Have A Secondary Heat Source?
It's officially winter, and we've already seen several days and nights where the temperature has gone below zero. I remember a few Decembers back, we were hit with a stretch of fifty-degree days filled with rain and heavy winds. The wind caused a ton of damage, leaving a lot of people without power, one of them being me. Without any power, I also had no heat, and it seemed as though in a matter of hours the warm rain was replaced by bone-chilling cold. To this day, I don't know how I made it out of those few days without a frozen-pipe disaster.
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Could Your Yard Become a Sniffspot?
On Facebook, there is a fairly large group dedicated to dog-friendly spots throughout New Hampshire. The group also serves as an information hub for both locals and visitors, oftentimes where people will post questions regarding dog walkers, groomers, etc. I saw a post earlier this week from someone looking for a safe and private place to walk their dog that wasn't a public dog park, as their dog wouldn't do well in that type of setting. I scrolled the comments and over and over I kept seeing mention of something called
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The Great Debate: Live vs. Artificial Trees for the Holidays
As the holiday season nears, one of the most cherished traditions involves picking the ideal centerpiece for your home. Our real estate agents at Badger Peabody & Smith Realty know that your living space choices show your lifestyle and values. This is why we're looking into whether a live or artificial tree fits your New Hampshire home better this year.
The Appeal of Live Christmas Trees
Bringing a cut evergreen into your home creates a magical feeling. The real smell of pine or fir sets a mood that artificial trees just can't match. New Hampshire has plenty of tree farms, making it easy to get a live tree. This helps local farmers and keeps a family custom going strong.
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Aging in Place: Prioritizing Your Needs as You Grow Older
Now that I'm of a certain age, I've been thinking of ways in which I can age in place, maintaining my independence, yet be able to call on a community of friends and family or an organization like Senior Meals if I need a helping hand.
Some individuals may want to downsize from a large home where they raised their families to something smaller and more manageable, while others will want to stay in the homes they've occupied for most of their adult lives. Still others will find transitional facilities that offer options for independent living, assisted...