(The following is reposted from New England Moves.com) Whether your dream home is new construction or an existing home, you will want to know what to look for as you begin your home search. Think of features that are important to you and create a checklist to serve as your roadmap for buying a home. Review the … Continue reading
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Secrets to Buying Your First Home
The following is a re-post from Coldwell Banker Blue Matter blog (Image courtesy of Zeldalilly.com via Creative Common The basics of looking for your first home are an often discussed item within real estate circles. I should know because we dedicated a whole week to it. But as any experience homeowner or real estate professional will … Continue reading
Fire, Water and a Leap of Faith! (Repurposed fire-pit becomes herb planter, water feature)
One of our dear friends gave us a fire-pit for our wedding a few years ago. We loved it! The problem was we could never use it because it is against fire codes here in Salem. Each year I have tried to turn it into a water feature. This is the first solution I came … Continue reading
My True North (Compass Rose ceiling medallion, economical solution, DIY, interior design, lighting)
I thought I’d post a few pictures of a recent DIY home project that was an economical solution to a big problem. We had serious water damage to our already hideous popcorn ceiling. Yet we didn’t have the time or money to fix the entire ceiling and knew just patching it would result in an ugly popcorn ceiling with an … Continue reading
“The Boy” has cabin fever! (rescued greyhound in winter)
Anyone who owns a greyhound will confirm that they do live up to their nickname “The 45mph couch potatoes”. However this last month in New England has really gotten to The Boy. While he still enjoys his walks, if it is raining or windy he simply refuses to go outside. He even runs away from … Continue reading
Post “Nemo” snowball fight on the Common, Salem MA
On Sunday morning, February 10, 2013, after the Nor’Easter “Nemo,” passed through New England dumping 28″ of snow on the City of Salem, a call came out and mayhem ensued… After a solid hour of relentless bombardment, one participant cried in victory, “I LOVE the smell of snow-palm in the morning!”
Teo excounters snow for the 1st time! (rescued greyhound meets Nemo)
Teo experienced his very first New England blizzard as “Nemo” passed through on February 8-9, 2013 and dumped 28″ in Salem MA 2013. Here are the stages of his experience! It’s a brave new world! 24 hours later Teo channels his inner-rabbit as he searches for his favorite “privy” spot!