Marianne Belanger's Blog

Posted on 08/25/2024

Home ideas to bring your whole household together

Spending time with those in your home is often a difficult task, especially if everyone else has their own schedules and to-do lists for their day. However, you can remodel a few choice areas to attract everyone else in the home to spend some good, old-fashioned quality time together. Here are a few key strategies to help bolster...

Breakfast Nook

Home Remodeling

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Posted on 08/18/2024

Mortgage banker vs mortgage broker: Understanding the difference

When seeking financing to buy a home, many homeowners work...

Posted on 08/18/2024

Advantages and Disadvantages to Carpeted Stairs

If you are building a new home or renovating your current one, choice of floor covering is a major decision. Going with carpet, wood, laminate or other options in your living spaces makes a significant impact on both the looks and functionality of a space. For homes with multiple levels, stairs are a part of this equation. While...

Advantages

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Posted on 08/11/2024

Secrets to designing a small living space

Designing a small living space can feel like a challenge. However, it's possible to add style, comfort and functionality to any space regardless of the square footage. If you're interested in ways to maximize the potential of your small spaces, here are some decorating tips to help: High & low One key strategy to designing a small living...

Design

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Posted on 08/11/2024

Essential Tips for Growing Umbrella Plants

Schefflera, also called umbrella plant, is a popular indoor tree. The plant gets its name from the whorl-like pattern of its leaves resembling the top of an umbrella. The vibrant, glossy foliage creates a dense canopy at heights up to six feet indoors. If you're interested in growing an umbrella plant at home, here are some basic tips:...

Houseplants

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Posted on 08/04/2024

Divider wall ideas perfect for renters

When renting an apartment or condominium, you have to get...

Posted on 08/04/2024

How to hire a contractor: 5 Tips to help

Before planning any major home construction project, it’s...

Posted on 07/28/2024

Pros & cons of umbrella insurance

Umbrella insurance, sometimes called personal liability...

Posted on 07/28/2024

DIY Home decor ideas for your next project

Going out to purchase home decor can be a challenge....

Posted on 08/20/2024

Another Property Sold - 3 Davis Road, Auburn, MA 01501

Prepare to fall in love with this fabulous, 3–4 bedroom Cape located in the Pakachaog area! Summer fun begins in your Salt Water above ground pool (with Solar cover) or relax in the hidden Hot Tub. The fenced-in yard includes 2 gates & 2 decks that provide plenty of space for BBQ’s! The heated mud room offers access to both the rear yard & the updated kitchen. Entertaining is easy in the spacious dining & living room. Enjoy quiet time in the built-in reading nook (this room can be converted back to a bedroom by adding a wall). There are HW’s thru-out & recessed lighting on the 1st floor. The finished lower level has an...

Posted on 08/17/2024

Another Property Rented - 44 Chevy Chase Road, Worcester, MA 01606

For Rent - Lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bath Ranch includes a garage & carport & is situated on a 1/3-acre level lot just minutes to 190. NO PETS OR SMOKERS PLEASE! Hardwoods in all rooms except for the kitchen & baths which have ceramic tile floors. The kitchen offers vaulted ceilings with a skylight, Corian counters, stainless appliances & a center island. The living room has a fireplace (cannot be used) & built-ins, the family room addition includes a full bath with a Jacuzzi & a slider to the rear patio. The unfinished basement includes a washer & dryer for tenants use. A credit score of 650 or above is required,...

Posted on 07/26/2024

44 Chevy Chase Road, Worcester, MA 01606 now has a new price of $2,600!

For Rent - Lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bath Ranch includes a garage & carport & is situated on a 1/3-acre level lot just minutes to 190. NO PETS OR SMOKERS PLEASE! Hardwoods in all rooms except for the kitchen & baths which have ceramic tile floors. The kitchen offers vaulted ceilings with a skylight, Corian counters, stainless appliances & a center island. The living room has a fireplace (cannot be used) & built-ins, the family room addition includes a full bath with a Jacuzzi & a slider to the rear patio. The unfinished basement includes a washer & dryer for tenants use. A credit score of 650 or above is required,...