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If you have pets you have pet hair. (Unless you have adopted one of those hairless abominations- I mean sleek beauties;) This time of year the shedding, static cling, and being inside more have the pet hair at an all-time most annoying. I went looking for what, beyond endless vacuuming, could be done. What I found was a plethora of ingenious ideas to keep the fuzz at bay.
I hope these tips can help you as much as they have me.
Rubber Gloves for Hair Removal
A damp, tex...
Most Americans spend more time than usual shopping this time of year. Gifts for the kids and your special someone, your parents, hairdresser, bus driver, boss, and dog aren’t going to buy themselves! But, what about you? What is on your wish list this year?
We may be a coastal realty, but when September hits the beach takes a backseat to all the wonders that fall in Maine has to offer. First, on our list of "must-do" fall fun is apple picking with the family and whether you’re a visitor, transplant, or native specimen I bet a new favorite picking spot awaits on our list of local orchards.
Spiller Family Farm
85 Spiller Farm Lane, Wells ME (207) 985-2575 Hours updated daily on their website- http://spillerfarm.com/
Spiller Farm is a generational...
Staging is a home selling strategy that uses home design to make your home appealing to a larger number of buyers. In most homes, it means removing personal elements from the decor or design elements that have a strong point of view. This allows sellers to imagine themselves in the space.
As a new season rolls in many of us are dusting off our scarecrows but when staging your home it’s important not to simply update decor for the season. Seasonal staging is about creating a setting that enco...
Talk to anyone in the market for a slice of the oceanside life and they can rattle off the names of plush coastal towns without thinking. And, I know we’ve all been sucked down the rabbit hole of multi-million dollar oceanfront Zillow listings. What you may not know is that the seacoast is dusted with hidden gems of coastal New England hamlets just a step off the beaten path, but still just a short drive to the ocean. There is no shortage of dream homes in the often-overlooked seacoast communiti...
It’s no secret that it’s a seller’s market. According to the Maine Real Estate Information System’s (MLS) June Housing Report realtors across the state are continuing to see listings sell at a breakneck speed, often receiving multiple offers. In fact, in June homes were on the market for an average of 6 days. When compared to an average of 14 days a year ago and 13 days in 2019 it’s clear to see the advantage.
Maine has seen a 24.5% increase in the median sales price of single-family homes in...
Over the past year, our homes have become an integral part of our lives more than ever. They’re much more than the houses we live in. They’re our workplaces, virtual schools, and safe havens that provide shelter, stability, and protection through the evolving health crisis. Today, 65.8% of Americans are fortunate enough to call their homes their own.
As we continue to think about the future, our goals for the year, and what we want to achieve well beyond 2021, it’s a great time to look at the...
