If your yard is plagued with puddles and soggy spots, it might be time to consider drainage solutions. For yard drainage, there are plenty of DIY options you can handle without spending a fortune. Once you understand the causes of your drainage issues, you can find the best approach for improving a swamp situation. Here is a basic...

When it's time to begin a major home improvement project — such as a complete kitchen renovation or an upstairs addition — you may end up living in a construction zone for the next several weeks or months. Fortunately, there are solutions out there that can help. These tips will help you live in your space even if...

Designing a home theater is a major renovation goal for many homeowners. While the concept can seem daunting, creating a dedicated space to enjoy your favorite movies and television shows with perfectly optimized tech and conditions is simpler than you might imagine. As long as you stick to some key best practices, your dream home theater will be...

Latin for "according to value," the term "ad valorem" is common in tax conversations. An ad valorem tax is flexible and dependent on the value of the specific asset, product or service. If you're a property owner, you're paying an ad valorem tax on your property taxes. To better understand how this term is used, here is a...

The living room is one of the most flexible rooms in the home. As you seek to complete your living room design, consider DIY living room decor projects. These are 7 creative DIY living room decor ideas that could be incorporated into any home: Faux Fireplace Not every room is equipped with a natural fireplace, but that doesn’t...

If you have leftover materials from previous DIY projects, you have a great opportunity to do some unique DIYs with wood. Scrap wood is a valuable resource when it comes to creating your own decor. Here are some ideas for fun and simple DIYs with wood: Rustic wood picture frames Transform scrap wooden planks into a rustic and...

Plants can be the key to curb appeal. In particular, plants arranged around the front door can have an enormous impact on first impressions and can not only help sell your home but impress your guests. With all the details of landscaping design and varieties of plants, it’s difficult to know what will make the biggest difference. To...

30-year mortgage rates are the norm among mortgage rates. Most options for monthly payments involve a fixed interest rate, while there are a few that may offer an adjustable rate mortgage for homebuyers searching for interest flexibility. However, some homeowners may want to repay their mortgage lenders faster than originally planned, while others may need more flexibility in...

Comfortable 2 bedroom condo - one of the largest units at almost 1000 sq ft. Move in soon & enjoy the inground pool, playground, picnic area, basketball hoop, tennis court and all that Rutland and the Wachusett area offers! Central air, private balcony, main bedroom has walk in closet, convenient in building laundry, fully applicanced kitchen, storm windows, affordable electric bill, assigned parking space plus guest parking. The condo fee covers water & sewer, hot water, extra storage, and more. Optional $35/yr buys a pool pass to enjoy within the condo complex. Showings start Friday June 17th. Quick close...

Furnished condo in excellent condition for rent. Combo living / dining rm with hardwood floors, corner electric fireplace, two coat closets & slider to balcony. Master suite has pond view, walk-in closet, and full bath with shower. Second bedroom and full bath on opposite side of unit. Gas heat, central air, top floor, hardwood floors thruout, and cable ready. Kitchen is fully applianced with granite countertops and tile floors with tile backsplash. Condo includes washer and dryer combo unit. Building has an elevator that goes to all floors and parking garage under building, Rent includes one deeded parking space in garage. Tenant pays...

Offers Due Monday, June 6 by 1 pm. Just what you’ve been waiting for – 4BR/2.5Bath Colonial in desirable, established neighborhood setting – a commuter’s dream! Updated custom Kitchen with natural Cherry cabinets, open floor plan to Dining Room, Living Room/Home Office or optional Guest Room, Family Room with Fireplace and sliders to rear patio – all with hardwoods and first floor laundry found in the Mud Room! Spacious bedrooms, ample storage, updated Baths with marble counters are all found on the upper level. Bonus finished space in the heated lower level perfect for Media Room, Playroom, Exercise Room and separate storage. One-car...

**Multiple offers. Offer deadline is Monday, May 23 at 2 pm. NEW LIST: Come view this corner lot Split Level with town water & town sewer in a privately set circular neighborhood near the Worcester line! Light & bright & ready for new owners this 3 bedroom, 2 bath features a fireplaced living room open to dining rm & remodeled kitchen (white cabinets & granite countertops),14x16 deck, .36 Acre level lot, & 1 car garage. The 974 sq feet of finished lower level includes a fireplaced family room with bar, separate room perfect for an office or game room plus a 9x11 laundry room that can double for pantry storage. Updates...