JUST SOLD! Ridgefield Short Sale Closes Today - 02/29/12 12:31 PM
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NEW LISTING! $399,000: Wilton, CT- Enjoy Fine Living & Maintenance Free Lifestyle at this Top Complex in Wilton CT! - 02/20/12 11:31 AM
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Fence Etiquette: Tips to Avoid Neighbor Disputes - 02/11/12 04:34 AM
Fence Etiquette: Tips to Avoid Neighbor Disputes If you practice fence etiquette and bone up on local zoning regs, you can avoid neighbor disputes.
Must-dos
Observe boundaries: Don’t risk having to tear down that fence by going even one inch over your property line. Study your house line drawing or plat or order a new survey ($500 to $1,000) from a land surveyor to be sure of boundaries. Fence companies usually install a foot inside the line, to be on the safe side. Respect limits: Fencing companies obtain permits and must know local zoning regulations for height, setbacks, and other … (3 comments)
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Protect Your Home from Cold-weather Threats - 02/11/12 04:29 AM
Protect Your Home from Cold-weather Threats
The right tools and pre-winter maintenance will ensure that your home and your family are safe and from cold-weather threats.
First, understand the threats
Blizzards. Storms with heavy winds and large amounts of snow accumulation can cause roof or other structural damage and leave you isolated.
Ice storms and ice dams. Ice storms coat structures, trees, power lines, cars, roads—and virtually everything else—with ice. As the ice melts, large chunks can fall and cause injury to anyone below. When ice melts during the day and then re-freezes at night, ice dams, which block … (0 comments)
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Preventing Ice Dams - 02/11/12 04:21 AM
Preventing Ice Dams During the colder months, preventing ice dams should be a primary concern. Here’s how to protect your home from damage.
Potential damage
Over the five-year period leading up to 2007, water damage and freezing accounted for the second largest share of homeowner insurance claims, according to Claire Wilkinson of the Insurance Information Institute. The average homeowner claim for such damages was $5,531.Ice dams are responsible for cracked plaster ceilings and walls, peeling paint, soaked carpets, and buckled wood floors. Less visible but no less destructive effects include drenched insulation, rotting joists, and the formation of mold. … (0 comments)
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When Snow Removal from Your Roof is Necessary, Plus Safety Tips - 02/11/12 04:16 AM
When Snow Removal from Your Roof is Necessary, Plus Safety Tips Snow removal from roofs is rarely necessary, but when it is, it’s a dangerous job. Tips and advice about what to do when your roof is loaded with snow.
When (if ever) is it necessary?The critical factor in determining excessive snow loads on your roof isn’t the depth of the snow, it’s the weight, says home improvement expert Jon Eakes. That’s because wet snow is considerably heavier than dry, fluffy snow. In fact, 6 inches of wet snow is equal to the weight of about 38 inches of … (0 comments)
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Winter Gardening: Plants that Provide Beauty All Year Round - 02/11/12 04:12 AM
Winter Gardening: Plants that Provide Beauty All Year Round Just because your garden is dormant for the winter doesn’t mean you should snooze, too. Experienced gardeners do their dreaming — and planning — when the snow flies. So while you’re thinking of blossoms and butterflies, be sure to add trees and shrubs that look great even in snow.
It’s all about structureThree-season landscapes concentrate on blooms and foliage, but winter gardens need structure to provide visual interest.When you choose plants and trees in spring, consider varieties that provide a pop of color in winter — shrubs that set berries, and … (0 comments)
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Show Your Home Pride: 7 Home Improvement Projects for $1,000 (or Less) - 02/11/12 04:06 AM
Show Your Home Pride: 7 Home Improvement Projects for $1,000 (or Less)
Americans still think buying a home is one of the best decisions they’ve ever made. Here are some ways to increase your home’s value and comfort for less than $1,000.
We knew reports of the death of American home ownership were greatly exaggerated (nod to Mark Twain), and now we’ve got the numbers to prove it.A just-released survey by the Meredith Corp., which publishes Better Homes and Gardens magazine, says the vast majority of people polled believe owning a home is a smart financial move and a source … (0 comments)
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NEW LISTING! $449,000: Danbury, CT- Spacious 5BR Contemporary with Spectacular Water Views. Inground Pool. Full Inlaw Suite. Easy Commute to NY. - 02/09/12 12:00 PM
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$449,000- 463 Silver Spring Rd., Ridgefield, CT 06877 - 02/05/12 04:58 PM
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$145,000- Sandy Lane Village, 120 Homestead Ln., Brookfield, CT 06804 - 02/05/12 04:55 PM
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$149,000- Westwood Village Condominiums, 55 Mill Plain Rd., Danbury, CT 06811 - 02/05/12 04:51 PM
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$319,000- 7 East St., Newtown, CT - 02/05/12 04:48 PM
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$154,500- 1 Clason Pl., Danbury, CT 06810 - 02/05/12 04:46 PM
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$369,000- 113 Kohanza St., Danbury, CT 06810 - 02/05/12 04:44 PM
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$449,000- 5 Obtuse Road South, Brookfield, CT 06804 - 02/05/12 04:42 PM
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