The appeals of tiny homes are many, including the ability to custom design a home in an affordable way. However, even with a small house, it's difficult to know where to begin. If you're designing a custom tiny home, here are some key tips to consider: Window Placement When planning where to place your windows, think about the...

For many first-time homebuyers, knowing common real estate terms can help prevent the feeling of information overload. Once you learn the language real estate agents use, you may feel much more comfortable in your quest to find your dream home. Here are some helpful real estate terms to know: Contingent You’re likely to encounter the term “contingent” when...

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If you have unused space in your home, you might have the perfect opportunity for a small home theater. Ideas for home theater design often focus on larger rooms, but there’s no reason you can’t have a state of the art home theater room with less square footage. Home theater sound options Excellent sound quality is essential to...

This Upper Millpond Waterfront nature sanctuary is situated on a parklike setting with gorgeous gardens & lawn and spectacular sunsets. You can fish, kayak and observe wildlife right from your own backyard. This home is NOT your typical Raised Ranch. The main level has a living room with fireplace that opens to a study/playroom. The beautiful renovated kitchen is open to the dining room with a folding buffet station and glass doors to a wonderful sunroom with windows on three sides providing bountiful views of Upper Millpond and the woodlands beyond. The sunroom has an exterior door leading to a cozy covered deck. The primary bedroom has...

Get ready to enjoy life in the charming highly sought-after Long Island Sound shoreline town of Old Saybrook, Connecticut. Welcome to Eden Harbour, which is a professionally landscaped and meticulously maintained lovely 55+ active adult community across the street from the beautiful Connecticut River, a boat launch and marinas with idyllic salt marsh views. This home is conveniently located and only a short drive to the historic town center, restaurants, theaters, library, shopping, highways, golf, hiking trails, train station and beaches. This pristine light-filled end unit, built in 2018, is wheelchair accessible and designed to be...

When facing such a long and complicated process, many would-be homeowners are left to wonder: how long does it take to buy a house? While it’s possible to estimate the amount of time needed for various steps, there are several factors that can delay the home buying process and create an even longer wait. To help you prepare...

Built-in desks provide an ideal place to work from home, do schoolwork or work on hobbies or crafts. These kinds of desks can be attached right to the walls in your home. Built-in desks have several advantages over standalone desks, such as blending in with the surrounding décor better and taking up less space overall. A built-in desk...

Starting your own organic garden is simpler than you might expect. Organic gardening is no more expensive nor labor-intensive than other gardening methods, and it’s a great way to live sustainably. So, how do you get started with organic gardening? Mulch Mulch is the foundation of any successful organic garden. A layer of natural mulch provides many benefits,...

Arts and crafts with wood slices are the perfect thing to add a natural element to your home decor. There are countless crafting projects you can accomplish with wood slices and most of them require only a few materials. If you’re wanting to try this hot crafting trend yourself, we’ve put together some ideas to inspire you. Where...

Homeowners with small outdoor living spaces are often stumped when it comes to design. With so little square footage, how do you make the most of your outdoor space? The lack of space might seem restrictive at first, but there are plenty of ways to add style and comfort to even the tiniest deck or patio. Here are...

Hurricanes of all sizes can be dangerous. No matter how serious the storm is, there are guidelines you should follow to stay safe at home. Here are some safety tips to remember during a hurricane: Stay Away From Windows If you aren't required to evacuate your home, the best place to be is inside and away from windows....