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2010
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Last night I had the pleasure of seeing three of the best comedians I have ever seen. If anyone ever has the chance to see Bill Engvall, Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy - get tickets immediately. These three were on the whole night - never a dull moment. They started by each doing a si...
01/30/2010
The McBride Team has just gone under agreement again! This wonderful end unit in the well maintained Walcott Valley condominium complex in Hopkinton, MA has a fully applianced kitchen, walk in closet in the bedroom and a lower level family room with sliders to private a back yard and patio. Ou...
01/27/2010
3 Rittenhouse Road Grafton, MA Price Reduction $299,900 Spacious, light filled kitchen Freshly painted Fireplaced, front to back living room Large Deck Spacious, level back yard This is a fantastic four bedroom colonial situated on a wonderful cul-de-sac backing ...
01/27/2010
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When I started a new job years ago, I was given a Positive Life Kit. There was a little note attached that read, "In order for you to have a successful first year, we have provided this special kit just for you. The items included in this kit are designed to help you find success. Good luck!"...
01/25/2010
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I just read that the Food and Drug Administration plans to change labeling rules so that edibles such as yogurt and fruit drinks that contain red food coloring made from crushed cochineal beetles (yup, crushed beetles) must say so. Doesn't that just bug you that we've probably been eating beetle...
01/25/2010
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Did you know that you should never pre-treat or lay treated clothes cirectly on the surface of your washer or dryer? Detergents and solvents can corrode the enamel. How many times have we all done this? Use a long-nosed vacuum attachment to clean lint out of hard-to-reach crannies of your drye...
01/24/2010
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It is necessary to clean stainless steel appliances, not just when listing a home, but also to prevent corrosion. Fortunately, you can't "wear out" these surfaces by over-cleaning them, so attack that grime as often as the mood strikes you! Specially formulated stainless steel cleaners are ava...
01/24/2010
Here's a tip we can all use to keep our refrigerators working for a lifetime. Condenser coils gradually become clogged with dust and pet hair, reducing the efficiency of your fridge. To clean thecoils, use a vacuum wand or coil brush (available at hardware stores). To acces the coils, you can ...
01/24/2010
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You are listing a home and you are helping the homeowner to make the home show in the best light possible - but the microwave is dirty. Here is what you can suggest: To clean the most stubborn microwave stains, place a cup of water inside and heat on high for three minutes. Once the cooking cy...
01/24/2010
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During the month of December 2009, the average list price of homes in Sutton, MA was $256,168, with an average sale price of $247,271. The average market time for these listings was 102 days. There were 7 sales in Sutton last month, and there are currently 62 homes on the market.
01/24/2010