Photo by banksy07 via Pixabay Adding some extra warmth to your bathrooms boosts your home value while also ensuring that you’ll have a well-heated and comfortable environment for bathing and showering during winter. With these heating options, you can warm up your bathrooms as needed without having to turn up your thermostat, causing your furnace to run more...

When choosing plants to grow in your garden, it’s crucial to know what will survive in your particular climate. Luckily, the United States Department of Agriculture developed a special map of numbered “zones” to help farmers and gardeners make the best choices. While you might have seen the term, it’s important to understand what they mean and how...

When dealing with blueprints and contractor jargon, it can feel like you're trying to read another language. Rather than suffer misunderstandings and end up with a newly renovated space that doesn't meet your needs, it's important to close the communication gap. Here are some tips for understanding blueprints and contracting terms so you can get the best results....

Photo by Max Vakhtbovych from Pexels Your air conditioner isn't the only way to dampen the heat during the warmer parts of the year or country. With the right materials and decorating choices you can make your home feel even more comfortable in hot climates. Here are some tips and tricks for interior decorating that will help you...

Photo by Jeon Sang-O from Pixabay Did you know that the terraced retaining walls that were built by the Incas at Machu Picchu date all the way back to the 15th century? There’s a reason that classic landscape design elements like the dry-stacked wall have endured for centuries. Not only do they look great, but they are designed...

Image by StartupStockPhotos from Pixabay In general, if you have less than 20 percent of a down payment for the house you want, you will have to pay private mortgage insurance (PMI). This insurance is a cost to you to protect the lender if you default on the loan. In most cases, it’s better to save the 20...

Photo by Yves via Pixabay High winds and heavy rainfall have the potential to cause serious harm to your lawn, flowers, shrubs and trees. Fortunately, strategies exist designed to minimize the damage. If a storm has been forecast for your area, here's what you need to do before it hits. Mow Your Lawn Mow your lawn if at...

Photo by James DeMers via Pixabay That bathroom tile once looked terrific, so newly laid contrast between tile and grout. You were so proud to show it off to all your guests. But over time, grout becomes dull, stained and chipped. Tiles fade and look dated. When they do, it's time to refreshen or replace tile and grout....

Image by Andreas Breitling from Pixabay The vast majority of homebuyers need a mortgage in order to purchase a house, and mortgages come with significant costs because they’re such sizeable loans. While there’s no way to avoid all of the costs associated with a mortgage, there are ways to save on your home mortgage. Here are three things...

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ONE OF A KIND, REMARKABLE 10 ACRES OVERLOOKING TAUNTON LAKE! Looking for that spectacular setting for your home or dream of farming? Open lush, flat meadow overlooking Taunton Lake, the entire 10 acres is usable land. Close to I-84, a block from Fairfield Equine Hospital & within 30 minutes to major Horse Shows for the Equestrian minded. Very old Perc test- done by Warren Kimball, had excellent percs. Land sells "as-is". Buyers must do their do diligence. Land is surrounded by lovely estates, offers a one of a kind place to create an estate. Land is in Farming Tax Exemption, has been hayed for decades, currently Bee Hives on the land....

ONE OF A KIND, REMARKABLE 10 ACRES OVERLOOKING TAUNTON LAKE! Looking for that spectacular setting for your home or dream of farming? Open lush, flat meadow overlooking Taunton Lake, the entire 10 acres is usable land. Close to I-84, a block from Fairfield Equine Hospital & within 30 minutes to major Horse Shows for the Equestrian minded. Very old Perc test- done by Warren Kimball, had excellent percs. Land sells "as-is". Buyers must do their do diligence. Land is surrounded by lovely estates, offers a one of a kind place to create an estate. Land is in Farming Tax Exemption, has been hayed for decades, currently Bee Hives on the land....