Susan Mullane's Blog

Posted on 12/12/2021
5 DIY Ideas to Create Rustic Farmhouse Charm
Rustic farmhouse style celebrates all things natural and comfortable. While relatively uncomplicated, the style does shine through decorative accessories and larger pieces. Here we’ll go over some ideas for DIY projects you can do to enhance or add the rustic farmhouse style to your interior spaces. Dress Up an Old Ladder Ladders are a popular trend in interior...
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Posted on 12/05/2021
Exterior Home Renovation Projects on a Budget
Whether you are putting your house on the market or just need a new look, there are plenty of exterior renovation projects you can handle yourself. The best part is that most of them are budget-friendly and easy to DIY. Here are some of the most affordable DIY projects to renovate your home’s exterior: Add a Path or...
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Posted on 11/28/2021
4 Contingencies for Homebuyers to Know
In a home sale, there are many types of contingencies that might appear in the purchase contract. These special clauses provide ways for the buyer to back out of the sale if various conditions aren’t met. All contingencies are there to protect the buyer rather than the seller, but are usually up for negotiation depending on contract terms....
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Posted on 11/21/2021
How New Green Homes Come Together
Photo by ready made from Pexels With all the talk of sustainability and environmental concerns, it's easy to think of these vague ideas as little more than a pie-in-the-sky dream. The nitty-gritty of green homes is often lost on those outside the industry, largely because the concepts are unique to each location and build. We'll look at just...
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Posted on 11/14/2021
5 Tips for Decorating a Small Porch
Photo by Julian Hochgesang on Unsplash If you have a small front porch you might feel as though you don’t have enough room to work with. The good news is that there are plenty of things you can do to decorate a front porch even with very little space. You might not have room for a big porch...
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Posted on 11/07/2021
Trending Architectural Styles for New Construction Homes
Photo by Anete Lusina from Pexels Residential architectural styles have long defined the current culture in America. At the turn of the century, colorful and elegant Victorian homes could be found in many towns across the country. By the 1950s, the practical ranch was popping up in every new suburb that was being created. Today, those who are...
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Posted on 10/31/2021
New Build: 4 Simple Ways to Keep Your Budget Above Ground
Image by Paul Brennan from Pixabay Building a new home is more affordable than many people realize, and it’s sometimes even cheaper to build new than to buy previously owned. Some tactics can make what’s already an affordable home solution even more affordable. If you’re looking to build but are on a budget, here are four ways to...
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Posted on 10/24/2021
DIY Mini Greenhouses: 4 Ideas to Try
If you’re looking for simple and inexpensive ways to grow plants from seedlings, there are plenty of DIY solutions to consider. You can convert everyday household items into seed starter containers and create microclimates with mini-greenhouses. Here are some ideas for DIY seed starter greenhouses to help your seedlings thrive. Plastic Bottles For single seedlings, try making mini...
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Posted on 10/17/2021
Is Your Lawn Worth It? 3 Things to Consider
Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels Whether in the front yard or back, a healthy lawn is an ideal many homeowners struggle to maintain. A perfect lawn can be a point of pride, but also a source of frustration. With the increasing focus on environmental consciousness, many homeowners are replacing their lawns with sustainable alternatives. Many of these...
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Posted on 10/10/2021
The Most Common DIY Home Decor Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
The process of creating your own home decor is exciting, but you are going to want the hard work and effort that you put into these projects to be the worthwhile in the end. The last thing that you want is to make an avoidable mistake during the process that ends up compromising the entire plan. These are...
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Posted on 11/09/2021
Another Property Sold - 129 Florence Road #2a, Branford, CT 06405
Beautiful 2 bedroom condo on 2nd floor with gorgeous updated granite kitchen with pass through to dining room, hardwood floors and updated bath. Vaulted ceilings in living room with skylite that fills this generous space with natural sun light! Sitting area off living room with desk/work area and sliders leading to deck with gas grill. Master bedroom has walk in closet as well as a 2nd bedroom. In unit large walk in closet provides storage or has been converted in some units to private laundry. Condo HOA INCLUDES Heat and Hot Water! No pets or renters. SHOWING BLOCKS BY APPT W 24 HOURS NOTICE MONDAYS 11-1, WEDNESDAYS 4-6, AND...
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Posted on 10/16/2021
163 Parsonage Hill Road, North Branford, CT 06472 is now new to the market!
Here's your chance to own an updated 3 bedroom ranch! Updated eat-in kitchen with all appliances and beautiful backsplash and tile floor, living room with wood stove and dining room with sliders leads to deck overlooking the back treed area. Level front and side yard or relax on the front porch with a soothing beverage. 3 bedrooms plus just over 500 square feet in the unheated basement with a walk out and fireplace that could be finished. Newer roof and many other updates to this fabulous home. CONTINGENT UPON SELLER TO FIND SUITABLE HOUSING...COMING SOON...Showings begin 12-3 on Saturday October ...
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