Photo by Olya Adamovich via Pixabay You’ve decided to start the process of buying a home. Congratulations! Now it’s time to figure out how much money you have, and what you can afford. The goal is to avoid purchasing more home than you can afford, but those variables change. In September 2019, the average price of a new...

Photo by Matthias Zomer from Pexels If you’re planning to invest in land, it’s important to understand land use terminology. Land use is a designation that determines what you can build or develop on a specific piece of land. Another definition of the term from Land.com is “the total of arrangements, activities and inputs that people undertake in...

A workbench offers a handy way to store your tools in your garage or shed, as well as a place to work on tasks or hobbies. You don’t have to head to the store to buy a workbench for your home. Instead, put your woodworking skills to the test by building your own workbench. The following tips provide...

Although adding solar energy systems to single-family dwellings can reduce utility bills and improve property values, a large installation's price tag sometimes proves prohibitive. Spending tens of thousands of dollars on state-of-the-art panels, wiring and equipment necessary to convert the sun's rays into lighting can easily exceed one's budget. However, increasing your renewable energy footprint does not necessarily...

Photo by Pixabay via Pexels For most people, inclement weather is an inconvenience when getting out of a vehicle and entering a home. When it rains, you use an umbrella or get wet. When it snows or sleets, you have to watch every step or suffer a slip and fall. But for people with a disability or mobility...

Rain chains are a popular feature of Japanese architecture and landscape design. They’re popular all over the world wherever homeowners want to turn rainfall into a piece of art or provide valuable drainage functions. While rain chains are a popular trend and have some real benefits, they may not be right for everyone. Here we’ll go over the...

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Prefabricated or “prefab” homes are new construction homes made quick and easy. Also called modular homes, this type of house is made using large pre-built pieces that would normally take multiple steps to construct. If you’re wanting to build a new home but don’t have the time or budget for something built...

Looking for the illusion of seclusion, but still want to be close to life's necessities? With 4.5+ acres you will be in your own park-like oasis where you can enjoy some quiet space. This unique and private 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home, with flexible living space is move-in ready. Bonus features include a screened-in porch, large back deck, balcony, grand stone fireplace, claw foot tub, and hardwood floors throughout the home. Recent upgrades are oil tank(2021), tiles in the upstairs bathroom(2021), gas/propane stove(2020), refrigerator(2020), water pump(2020), 3 programmable thermostats(2020), and the majority of the interior house...

Welcome to the quintessential home in Candlewood Lake’s coveted community of Candlewood Isle. No expense spared renovating the property - including 2 additions - turning the cottage into a majestic home. Perfect full-time or weekend/summer residency. 2 oversized decks with mesmerizing views of Candlewood Lake. Dining deck accommodates 20 guests and upper lounge deck accommodates a sectional and chaise lounge chairs. Motorized Sunbrella awnings provide shade on hot summer days. New double hung and casement windows. security system. Low maintenance Leafguard gutters, irrigation system. Full-home Generac generator. Stone walls and steps,...

Designed purely as a guest cottage for seasonal use only (Spring, Summer & Fall). This beautiful small place has been greatly loved and has a special aura. With a quiet, spring-fed lake at your door you will be able to swim, go fishing, and launch that canoe or kayak anytime you choose. And, if you have an eye for beauty and the glories of nature, you will never tire of the songs of the birds and the ever-changing views of the water, sky, and cloud formations - and sensational sunsets across the lake to the west! Plan to make a garden, plant a tree, create something wonderful, as you reflect on the past and dream new dreams. Be happy. ...

In Town Raised Ranch on secluded lot. 3 Bedroom 1 1/2 bath with a 2 car garage on level lot with an abundance of plantings. This home will bring out the gardener in you. Privacy abound on this oasis in the Rough. Bring your tools and imagination to make this fixer upper your dream come...

13 Merlin is a solidly built raised ranch with 3 bedrooms and 1 and 1/2 baths on lovely flat combined lot (11-13) with beautiful finished stone walls. Home features an eat in kitchen with propane stove, hardwood flooring and huge rear deck. 2 car garage under with paved driveway. Propane heat and hardwired propane generator and 2 newer wall ac units. Walk out Lower level can be finished to add square footage to the home. In addition this home is being sold with 11 vacant lots in the surrounding area totaling 5.94 acres which might be sub dividable into 2 or 3 building lots or possible horse property. The 11 lots have no tests, no...