Just listed on Mixter Road in Holden!

May 23, 2018

Just listed! 47 Mixter Road in Holden! This 2 bed, 1 bath ranch is listed for $265k by RE/MAX.

Just listed on Ridge Road in Northborough!

May 23, 2018

Just listed! 130 Ridge Road, Unit 130 in Northborough! This 3 bed, 1.5 bath townhouse is listed for $259,900 by Realty Executives.

Just listed on Lake Street in Shrewsbury!

May 23, 2018

Just listed! 386 Lake Street in Shrewsbury! This 2 bed, 1 bath ranch is listed for $179,900 by First Step Realty.

Just listed on Cobblestone Way in Shrewsbury!

May 23, 2018

Just listed! 4 Cobblestone Way in Shrewsbury! This 7 bed, 4.5 bath colonial is listed for $1,250,000 by Keller Williams.

4 Genius Yard Upgrades Even a Klutz Can Crush!

May 23, 2018

By: Elizabeth Lilly

No DIY skills necessary for these outdoor projects. Did we mention they’re really, really easy?

You don’t need to be the host of an extreme home makeover show to build an amazing backyard. In fact, the transformative projects below are easy enough for even the klutziest home improvement newbie to complete.

Just don’t be shocked when the Johnsons appear at your door with hot dog buns in hand, begging to throw a cookout at your place.

#1 No-Blow Outdoor Curtains:

When Cara Daniel of “The Project Addict” blog spied a neighbor’s unruly outdoor curtains, she hacked some for her porch that could withstand a gusty Tornado Alley afternoon without upending a glass of lemonade or ensnaring an unsuspecting guest.

She found the sweet spot by slipping conduit pipes through the curtain tabs up top and a hem at the bottom, and securing the pipes with wires (taut, but not too tight).

Daniel did all the hard work of dreaming up the curtains, so a DIY newbie can definitely recreate the project, which uses easy-to-find materials like washers and camping stakes.

Upkeep has been equally simple thanks to her sturdy choice of fabric. “The marine fabric is better than outdoor fabric that I bought,” says Daniel. The easy-to-wash choice has kept the curtains looking picturesque after five years of use.

#2 Shutter Privacy Fence:

No fence? No problem! Daune Pitman of the “Cottage in the Oaks” blog MacGyvered an attractive privacy feature from a friend’s pile of discarded shutters.

The $0 price wasn’t the only thing that made the material desirable for an outdoor nook’s privacy screen, though. “They were tall,” says Pitman, “could easily be attached to posts, had the vents — which allows air to flow through — and didn’t weigh too much.”

After nailing the shutters to four-by-fours cemented into the ground (an easy task with a store-bought bag of pre-mixed cement), the nook-facing side got a charming French-blue facelift and the back a coating of foliage-matching bark brown paint.

It’s a kind of self-explanatory project because all you need is:

• Shutters
• Posts
• Cement
• Hinges (plus screws) for the shutters
• Paint

What could be easier?

#3 PVC Pipe Pergola:

Suburbanite Monica Mangin of the site “East Coast Creative” jumped at the chance to rehab a client’s neglected urban patio.

The showstopper was a clever PVC pergola decked with industrial-style lights. She was inspired by traditional wood pergolas, but wanted an easier material.

“A lot of mason jar light fixtures were trending,” says Mangin.”I liked the look of that but wanted to turn it a little more industrial.”

PVC pipe — with rebar inside as an anchor — won out for its ease on the DIYer and wallet. Could it get any easier?

A simple coat of hammered metallic outdoor spray paint gave the pipe a pricier look, and industrial-strength zip ties kept the string of dimmable, Edison bulb-style lights in place.

Although the project doesn’t take much time or skill, Mangin recommends recruiting two friends to help. Have one hold each end of the pergola while the third secures the lights with zip ties. Overall, it’s a dinner party-friendly cinch that’s surpassed the one-year mark.

4. Solar Light Hose Guards:

Topping the list of Sad Gardening Ironies is when the hose you’ve lugged out to help your landscaping stay lush mows over a bed of delicate flowers you just planted. Sigh.

Lynda Makara of the blog “Home of Happy Art” figured out a pretty and pragmatic solution using affordable solar lights.

The DIY part entailed trashing their original plastic stakes (they weren’t strong enough to hold a hose in place), hammering 24-inch pieces of rebar into the ground, and slipping a light over each piece.

Those sturdy posts could handle even the bulkiest hose, protecting Makara’s plantings during waterings then casting a lovely spotlight on them post-dusk.

“The rebar is maintenance free,” says Makara. “I have had to replace some of the batteries in the solar lights, but I think that’s pretty normal.”

It doesn’t get much easier than hammering a stake into the ground. Although Makara suggests straightening the rebar with a level, that’s about as technical as it gets to create a more functional, flowering garden.

Hamilton Street in Worcester for sale!

May 21, 2018

Excellent commercial investment opportunity! This expansive mixed-use building is in a prime location on Hamilton Street in Worcester.  Two store fronts and 3 fully rented residential units with parking make this a turnkey operation for your next investment.  The residential town house style units have gas heat and parking.  Each unit carries their own utilities.  City parking directly in front of the two store fronts.  Side yard on Almont Ave can be made into additional parking or a green space for tenants. Current rents are below market.  Don’t miss out on this! Listed for $689,999!

Check out the full listing HERE!

Unique home for sale in Hopkinton!

May 21, 2018

Are you looking for something out of the ordinary?  Unique?  Filled with character and ready for your interior design dreams?  This colonial in the sought after Ravenwood Neighborhood in Hopkinton is looking for you to make it shine again!  Excellent floor plan with over 3400 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, hardwoods throughout and finished lower level.  Open kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, pantry, island and wet bar.  Soaring cathedral ceiling family room with skylights, fireplace, mud room entrance and sliders out to the wrap around deck overlooking the large private fenced back yard.  Formal dining and living rooms and main level laundry room.  Spacious Master bedrooms with tray ceiling, walk in closet and private bath with Jacuzzi tub and double sink vanity.  Lower level walk out with finished space! Gas heat, central a/c and garage. Listed for $544,500!

Check out the full listing HERE!

Two multi-families for sale in Southbridge!

May 21, 2018

Your next investment is here!  This limited time offering of TWO multi-family buildings in Southbridge.  Each building contains three units that each have 3 bedrooms, one bathroom, living room and eat-in kitchen.  Each building has updated electrical, recent roof, gas heat, parking.  37 Thomas St (MLS 72326724) is fully rented and delivered with tenants under leases.  23 Wardwell Ct (MLS 72326725 will be delivered with 1st and 3rd floors vacant and ready for renovation.  Great in-town location for future advertising exposure.  These two buildings are a great addition to your current portfolio or start your real estate investing this year with them! Listed for $689,999!

Coming soon in Shrewsbury!

May 21, 2018

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COMING SOON! Now taking private showings on this fully renovated 1400+ sq ft contemporary-styled ranch home in Shrewsbury! Property will be fully on market mid-June with quick closing encouraged. 3 bedrooms and two full baths on a flat lot featuring two separate fenced yards. Cathedral ship lap ceilings, hardwoods, family room and full dry basement. Completely remodeled with granite, stainless steel appliances and fireplace. All mechanicals including furnace, roof, electrical and windows have been updated in the past 2 years. Well established neighborhood with great walking score! Listed for $425k!

Coming soon in Shrewsbury!

May 18, 2018

COMING SOON! Now taking private showings on this fully renovated 1400+ sq ft contemporary-styled ranch home in Shrewsbury! Property will be fully on market mid-June with quick closing encouraged. 3 bedrooms and two full baths on a flat lot featuring two separate fenced yards. Cathedral ship lap ceilings, hardwoods, family room and full dry basement. Completely remodeled with granite, stainless steel appliances and fireplace. All mechanicals including furnace, roof, electrical and windows have been updated in the past 2 years. Well established neighborhood with great walking score! Listed for $425k!