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Hiring a Contractor? Read This First!

Hiring a Contractor? Read This First!
By: Karen Mc Linden, May 22, 2013

How many times have you heard the horror stories of “Contractor Jobs Gone Bad” it would probably make a great show! I know that it’s an expensive lesson to learn so I’m here to save you! First, get recommendations! Start with family and friends... Read Full Blog Post

How to Make a Small Room Look Bigger

How to Make a Small Room Look Bigger
By: Karen Mc Linden, May 18, 2013

  Whether you are selling or just want to make the most of your space here are a few tips to make a small room look and feel bigger and more inviting.   Try to let in natural light as much as possible.  Open blinds and remove any heavy curtains. ... Read Full Blog Post

Seven easy steps to decluttering

Seven easy steps to decluttering
By: Leslie Mann, May 18, 2013

1. Stow away important papers and valuables in a safe, secure place. 2. Walk through each room and use colored tags or sticky notes to identify which items to keep, store, donate, or throw away. Start with the largest items first. 3. If you're planning to donate... Read Full Blog Post

After You Apply for a Mortgage Don’t Do This!

After You Apply for a Mortgage Don’t Do This!
By: Karen Mc Linden, May 6, 2013

  Here are a few BIG no no’s after you apply for a mortgage.  Most people don’t even think about them, they apply for a mortgage and then go about their daily lives not realizing things could impact their ability to buy property. DON'T DO... Read Full Blog Post

Tax Appraised Value vs. Market Value

Tax Appraised Value vs. Market Value
By: Karen Mc Linden, April 29, 2013

The tax appraised value and the market value of property are two separate things even though they are somewhat related.  The tax appraised value of a property is not usually what a property will sell for.  The town or county puts a value on property for tax... Read Full Blog Post


Home & Garden

Treasures: Does glass pitcher reflect dollar signs for owner?

Treasures: Does glass pitcher reflect dollar signs for owner?
By: Wicked Local Staff, May 23, 2013

Dear Helaine and Joe:   Enclosed are photographs of a glass pitcher that has three colors — yellow, clear and cobalt blue. Could you please give me information on when it was made and its worth? I believe it is Amberina. The condition is... Read Full Blog Post

Hobbies: Make a ribbon wreath

Hobbies: Make a ribbon wreath
By: Wicked Local Staff, May 23, 2013

I seem to accumulate ribbon scraps.   Like paper clips, rubber bands or buttons, they seem to magically appear in drawers, baskets and bags all over my house. Whether they are bits of recycled gift wrap or leftover pieces from sewing or craft... Read Full Blog Post

101 Ideas: Growing fruit trees in containers

101 Ideas: Growing fruit trees in containers
By: Wicked Local Staff, May 23, 2013

Even if you have limited space, you can still enjoy fresh fruit. Although not all fruit trees thrive in containers for long periods, you can grow any fruit tree in a container for a few years and then transplant it. You can also choose a dwarf variety, which is well-suited to... Read Full Blog Post

Wellesley Home of the Week: 2 Sagamore Road

Wellesley Home of the Week: 2 Sagamore Road
By: Wicked Local Staff, May 22, 2013

  Classic elegance never goes out of style, and this slate roof, brick and clapboard front Colonial on a .54-acre corner lot in the heart of the Cliff Estates offers character and beauty inside and out. The 11-room home with 4,876 square feet of... Read Full Blog Post

Ask the Plumber: Looking for a good plumber

Ask the Plumber: Looking for a good plumber
By: Wicked Local Staff, May 22, 2013

Q: I need to have a new toilet installed, and the plumber I have used in the past is no longer in business. I'm looking for a good plumber who will be fair with his price and will do quality work. Can you give me some tips to keep in mind when I start... Read Full Blog Post





Money & Investment

Following Warren Buffet’s Lead in Energy Deregulation

Following Warren Buffet’s Lead in Energy Deregulation
By: Wicked Local Staff, May 20, 2013

(NewsUSA) – According to recent reports, Warren Buffet has identified energy deregulation as the next big financial opportunity to reverberate around the country. Similarly, former GE Chairman Jack Welch described deregulation as “the next biggest thing since the... Read Full Blog Post

Gauging Internet Marketing Efforts and Results

Gauging Internet Marketing Efforts and Results
By: Wicked Local Staff, April 22, 2013

(NewsUSA) – It’s tempting to slack off on certain business ventures as the weather heats up, but we all know businesses don’t get the luxury of a summer break. In fact, when it comes to Internet marketing, most businesses can rarely afford to take a break... Read Full Blog Post

Armstrong Williams: Giving Back to the Industry He Loves

Armstrong Williams: Giving Back to the Industry He Loves
By: Wicked Local Staff, April 18, 2013

(NewsUSA) – There’s something to be said for the media gurus who immerse themselves in the whole industry. Multi-media mogul Armstrong Williams began as a South Carolina high schooler with an aptitude for public speaking and wound up hosting a daily radio show and... Read Full Blog Post

New Learjet 85 Continues 50-Year Legacy

New Learjet 85 Continues 50-Year Legacy
By: Wicked Local Staff, April 4, 2013

(NewsUSA) – “They said I’d never build it. That if I built it, it wouldn’t fly. That if it flew, I couldn’t sell it. Well, I did, and it did, and I could.” Thus spoke the late Bill Lear. That’s Lear — as in the Learjet, which is... Read Full Blog Post

The Talk Just Got a Little Easier

The Talk Just Got a Little Easier
By: Wicked Local Staff, March 22, 2013

(NewsUSA) – When you hand car keys to your teenager for the first time, your heart races as you think of what could happen. The fact is that car accidents are the number-one cause of death among teens in the U.S., so it’s important to communicate the gravity of this... Read Full Blog Post