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NORTHBOROUGH Bucolic pasture land in the Heart of Northboro adjacent To Lydias Path 55 & older. Also close To Northborough Manor apts. Great Neighborhood needs approvals for development. Farmers welcome, Horse owners etc. Mint shape 2 BR ranch w/2C attached. $1,099,000

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WESTBOROUGH Custom Builders own home. 5 BR, 3.5 BA. 1st flr Master suite, 2nd flr addl Master or Guest suite. Cath ceil FR w/lux flr to ceil Built ins & sparkling hdwds.

Country kitchen. Library filled w/built ins Walkout LL w/addl 600+- of living space! Double barreled garage. $759,900

NORTHBOROUGH - Chatfield Notch A Master Builder Bob Moss community. Town S/W & Natural Gas. All updates in Place custom cherry Kitchen w/backsplash By High end designer & all granite.

Breathtaking!! All baths have been redone. MBA w/River stone tiled shower. Lrg level lot. 4 BR, 2.5 BA. $650,000

GRAFTON - WATERFRONT ACRE PLUS - A STEAL AT $335K VIEWS Right on a Peninsula On Flint Pond Lake Quinsigamond is accessible. This paradise like setting can be yours for many many years to come. And a big wide open lot to park your stuff on.

VACATION SPOT ALL YEAR ROUND. 2 BR, 1.5 BA.

NORTHBOROUGH Terrific Central Location that is Commercially zoned!!

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HUBBARDSTON ~ NEW LISTING! Totally unique one of a kind property on the west shore of pristine 'Comet Pond'. This type of property rarely comes to the market. Peace & serenity of waterfront living. Meticulously maint both inside & out. Turn key & only a short drive to Worcester & Princeton area.

Upgrades Galore, Dock w/Rec cabin/Multiple Pond views to Conservation land. 3 BR, 3 BA. $849,900

SHREWSBURY ~ NEW LISTING! Have it all w/this outstanding 4 BR, 2.5 BA home featuring a spectacular gunite pool & generously sized rear yard.

Truly a turn key property. Fully Air Conditioned. Granite counters & glistening hdwds adorn the kitchen. Lower lever "GREAT RM" w/walk-out access to the sprawling professionally manicured rear yd/pool area. Easy access to the Westborough T Station as well. $499,900

WESTBOROUGH Spectacular Corner lot condo/townhouse unit w/spacious rear yard, gleaming hdwds, designer select new interior paint, fabulous bonus rm w/full wall built in cabinetry & cath ceils. 3d oor loft. Truly a turnkey home w/nothing to do but move right in & enjoy. 4 BR, 3 BA. $539,900

WESTBOROUGH VILLAGE Toll Brothers' newer community. Sunny upper level Beacon Elite Model unit! Kitchen open to the great room leading to balcony. Luxurious master suite offers generous sized BR w/BA & walk-in closet. Many community amenitie. Deeded parking spot. 2 BR, 2 BA. $389,000

WESTBOROUGH Spectacular 'A' UNIT in Desirable Orchard Hills over 55 community. 2C 'attached' garage. Kitchen is accented w/cherry cabinetry/granite counters, wet bar & breakfast area. LR/DR area w/17' cath ceil & gas FP. Add'l walk out LL. Full clubhouse facilities. $499,900

NORTHBRIDGE Fantastic opportunity to own in one of Whitinsville’s best neighborhoods. New furnace, Kitchen, Baths and much more. Cathedral ceiling FR w/FP. Spectacular sunsets can be seen from the rear patio/deck. LR has been converted to optional 5th BR. 4 BR, 3 BA. $385,000

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6 TRENDY BATHROOM UPGRADES We use our bathrooms every day, so their importance in your home is far greater than you might think.

Modern bathrooms should be simple, clean, and comfortable. When designing your bathroom, utilize clean lines, minimal colors, and geometric shapes and patterns. Fixtures and amenities are also a great way to transfer your dull bathroom into a relaxing and refreshing space.

Jumpstart your bathroom upgrade today with these five additions.

Freestanding Bathtubs Tubs shouldn’t always be the same old oval, white, fiberglass tub attached to the wall. Freestanding tubs are a staple for modern bathroom designs. Keep things symmetrical and sharp and create balance by strategically placing your tub in a spot that enhances the flow of your bathroom. Try a retro clawfoot tub or pedestal tub.

Skylights In rooms where privacy is a concern, skylights can provide both

natural light and ventilation. They're beautiful and give your bathroom a major “wow” factor. Skylights are also practical and save you money; Energy Star-qualified no-leak, solar-powered fresh-air skylights can help trim electricity costs by providing natural light and passively venting moist, warm air from the room.

Lighted vanity mirror Home improvement stores, design studios, and online retailers carry a variety of lighted vanities in shapes, sizes, styles, and light sources (LED, CFL or incandescent) to suit virtually every taste. Installing one is a simple do-it-yourself job that has a big impact on a bathroom's appearance and usability.

Dual-flush toilet Dual-flush toilets are a great way to save water and money. Because they use only the water you need to get the job done, they contribute positively to a home's overall footprint and can help save on water bills.

They’re a lower-cost upgrade, and

even more cost-effective when installed by a savvy do-it-yourselfer.

Towel warmers Wall-mounted or free-standing, plug-in or hard-wired, all towel warmers work the same way; heated bars warm towels hung on the rack, providing a cozy, warm towel every time you bathe. Plug-in versions install easily, while hardwired ones may require professional installation.

Shower foot rest Designed to make shaving easier, foot rests are an economical improvement – some suction-cup styles cost under $20. For a more refined look or enhanced sturdiness, it's possible to find one that anchors into the wall through screws, or a style built into the shower. If you're redoing your shower stall, it's the perfect time to add a stylish, sturdy foot rest.

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These Indoor Decor Ideas

By Kristin Belt If you’re like a lot of homeowners today, you might be tempted to chalk decorating choices up to personal preference and think they have little to do with home value—but this is a mistake. Whether or not you’re planning to sell your home soon, here’s what you need to know: the right decorating choices not only make your home a more enjoyable place for you to live, but also they increase and improve your property value when it comes time to put it on the market. This is because, believe it or not, there are a lot of ways that updates and decorating can increase how much your home is worth. How exactly does this work? What indoor décor boosts property value? Consider the following:

1. Fresh Paint. “Whether it’s interior or exterior painting, a fresh coat of paint instantly makes any space appear updated and clean, increasing its surface value,” says TLC Decorating Services. Stick to light neutrals that enlarge your living spaces and appeal to a wide range of tastes, and, if you have it in the budget, hire professionals who will make sure the paint job is done right.

2. Upgraded Lighting. There’s a reason real estate agents turn on all of a home’s lights for a showing — generally speaking, the brighter, the better. Well-lit rooms look bigger and more inviting, especially when attractive fixtures light them. Plus, because light fixtures are one of those home features that often will stay with a home when it sells, potential buyers are getting extra value from the recessed lighting, pendant lights and other fixtures you add to your layout and design.

3. Plantation Shutters. Attractive window treatments are always a selling point, especially if they’re custom-made like plantation shutters. Specifically created for your home’s living rooms, bedrooms or basement, plantation shutters add as much functionality as they do value, showing buyers yet another asset of your home.

4. Granite Countertops. It doesn’t matter if you

live in a two-bedroom condo or a six-bedroom Georgian-style home, adding granite countertops is a design choice with value impact. “No matter what price the home is, most buyers want granite these days,” says Lee Anne Culpepper at Networx. Plus, because granite or other stone countertops are such an in-demand feature these days, most buyers will be willing to pay more for a home to get them.

5. New Appliances. Right along with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances are a top upgrade in terms of value boost. “The cold feel of steel is a hot ticket item for buyers,” says HGTV. “Transition

your appliances as they wear out and go with a similar metallic look in your light switches.” Swap the old, outdated fridge, stove and dishwasher in your kitchen with sleek stainless steel and you bring it into the new century.

6. New Bathroom Tile. Nothing dates a bath-

room faster than vintage tile, so if you want to breathe fresh life into a bathroom space, go with new, bright, modern tile instead. Light colors make small bathrooms look bigger — a major value boost come selling time — and modern choices make your bathrooms fit with your home’s more updated overall look.

7. Staged Rooms. Only a small percentage of the population can truly envision living in a home with outdated décor or empty rooms — that’s why a service like staging can be so powerful. According to Bankrate, one survey showed that home staging resulted in an average $1,780 price increase or 586 percent return on investment. If you want to make your home look more valuable and thus to command a higher sale price, consider hiring a stager to make your rooms look their best. When potential buyers see how attractive and spacious rooms can look, they’re one step closer to making an offer.

8. Attractive Framing. Empty walls force a buyer to try and imagine where art could go and how to fill space. When you have attractive, perhaps even custom framing throughout your living spaces, however, you have a perfect finishing touch — both for your own enjoyment in your home and for a desirable look when it’s time to sell.

If you’ve wanted to upgrade your home but are unsure how to justify it, this list is good news. Not only will the right indoor décor make your home more livable for the short term, but also it will add value for longterm resale. To figure out where to start with your remodeling projects, use the above eight ideas and make the most of your updates.

Empty Nesters: How to Reclaim Your Space

With the fall college semester right around the corner, many parents may soon become empty nesters. While children leaving the home can be bittersweet, it also presents an opportunity for parents to reclaim space in their home.

After the kids move out, updating the home with savvy improvements can help make life easier and more enjoyable, all while boosting resale value for those planning to downsize in the future.

If your children have left the nest, consider these home projects:

1. Find Your “Me” Space

If you have a guest bedroom or your student won’t be coming home during breaks, turn their room into a space that works for you, like a home office, exercise room, music studio, craft room, workshop or home theater. Keep in mind your long-term plans.

If you'll be selling the home at some point, consider a room that will have broader appeal, like a home office.

If you plan to age in place, remember to incorporate features in your “me” space that will facilitate your use of the room even if you experience mobility issues down the road. For example, you may want to take the opportunity to widen doorways, replace doorknobs with door handles, replace loose

carpet or slippery tiles with slip-resistant flooring, and improve ventilation.

2. Embrace Natural Lighting

Vision changes as you age, so the artificial lighting that worked for you when you were in your 30s or 40s may not be adequate when you enter your 50s and 60s. Lighting is an important upgrade if you plan to remain in your home into your golden years.

Look for improvements that will help aging eyes see better, like increased natural lighting and task lighting in work areas.

3. Create a Bathroom Retreat

Bathrooms sell homes, and if you've lived with an outdated master bathroom now's the time to modernize. In addition to all the luxurious features you've been dreaming of, like a rainfall shower head, heated floor, or towel warmer, keep in mind the practical improvements that will make the room safe and usable as you grow older.

Install grab bars in the shower and around tubs and toilets. Bath product designers are now making grab bars that offer the look of design elements coupled with the security of sturdy support, so they won’t stick out like a sore thumb in your new beautiful shower. If your bathroom is on the top floor, improve natural lighting with a skylight. Also look for slip-resistant flooring easy-to-maneuver levers to replace faucet knobs.

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FRAMINGHAM ~ $975,000 Stunning 1800’s Greek Revival Colonial is a mini estate property w/an exceptional att horse barn & private in-ground pool. An important historic & scenic setting. Large scale rooms w/high ceilings & crown moldings thru-out, gleaming hdwd flrs & oversize windows. Center entry hall has a wood burning FP & sweeping staircase providing access to the formal LR, breakfast rm & den. Large eat in kitchen w/a butlers pantry, laundry rm & 2nd staircase. A vintage cabana w/hand painted flrs. 2 addl upper levels provide large scale BRs & BAs. 7 BR, 4.5 BA.

SOUTHBOROUGH ~ $850,000 Once in a Blue Moon that special property comes to the market. Ivy covered carriage house on the banks of the Reservoir. A true once in a lifetime opportunity to own on the water in Southborough. With the trend for smaller homes currently ‘ in fashion ‘ this owner has known the secret and magic for years. The common areas of both LR, dining & kitchen areas are ample size w/high ceilings & captivating views.

Cobblestone pathways. Designed to accommodate a retreat like lifestyle. There is extra space for storage and a huge two-car plus under garage. 2 BR, 2 BA

FRAMINGHAM ~ $799,000 Spectacular brick front home just inside Doeskin Hill estates. A true classic that will win you over the moment you enter through the hand-carved double doors. Elegant formal LR w/dramatic high ceilings, oversized palladium windows & french - marble wood burning FP. Crisp & clean white kitchen w/dark cherry floors & cobalt blue accents. Formal DR w/bay window.

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SUDBURY ~ $999,000 This home is rich w/personality & history - yet updated for today’s modern lifestyle. Set on almost 2 acres of landscaped gardens w/lush foliage & open meadows. Eat-in open kitchen w/wood stove & beamed ceils. Oversized FR w/wood burning FP & DR surrounded by flr to ceil windows & French doors.

Master BR suite has a huge walk-in closet & full bath ensuite. Gorgeous hardwood floors thru-out w/period details. Det garage/barn w/room for up to 4 cars, workshop & loft. Walk to Nixon Elem & Lincoln-Sudbury Regional HS. 4 BR, 3 BA

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S. GRAFTON $629,900 OAKMONT FARMSAT ITS BEST! Stunning 4 BR, 4.5 BA home on a manicured, 2 acre lot w/unique privacy inside the subdivision.

HILLTOP FARMS Sussex model w/1st flr Master Suite! Many custom features & upgrades. Gleaming hdwds, lg Maple kitchen w/SS appls & quartz counters. A must see!

GRAFTON $389,900 HILLTOP FARMS!!

‘SUSSEX’ END UNIT at the end of cul-desac. Grand 2 story Foyer. Sunny eat-in kitchen. LR w/FP. 3 SEASON SUNROOM!!

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NORTHBOROUGH $635,000 Gorgeous 4 bedrooms, 2900 sq ft colonial in perfect neighborhood setting!

• Competitive pricing • Wide array of financing: conventional FHA, VA, USDA RD & Safe Housing • Free pre-qualifications for purchase and refinance transactions John Butler

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HUDSON $519,900 Beautiful over 55 townhome in “Westridge”.

1st floor master bedroom, private courtyard, loads of upgrades!

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NORTHBORO $895,000 This stunning home is move-in ready. 5bdrms 3.5baths, new hdwd flr in Kitchen, new Master Bath, FR w/brick FP, gunite pool, 3-car garage

SHREWSBURY $599,900 Sun-filled FamRm addition with lots of windows & FP, 3bdrms, 2F baths, CentAir, detached bldg w/ GameRm & Screened Porch

HOLDEN Oak Hill Estates - New Construction near Worcester Line.

Exceptional quality & details, granite, 4bdrms, 2.5baths, Town W&S. Prices from $529,900

DOUGLAS $370,000 Gorgeous 12+acre lot for this 3bdrm home. Private backyard, wide pine flrs, 2F baths, 1st flr Master Bdrm, det. barn w/electricity & space for 5 cars.

SHREWSBURY $1,150,000 Beautiful Park Grove custom home offering 5bdrms, 3rd flr Guest Suite, Fin.LL, lovely outdoor living areas, abuts Dean Park.

SOUTHBORO $469,900 Picture-perfect home in a desirable area & private setting. 3bdrms, updated Kitchen, new ext. & int. paint, deck overlks impressive gardens & rear yard.

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SHREWSBURY $1,098,000 New Construction home is ready for immediate occupancy! 1st flr 9.5ft ceilings, hdwds, 4bdrms each w/its own full bath, fin.LL, 3-car garage

WESTBORO New Price $500,000 Beautiful end unit in Orchard Hill 55+ Community.

2bdrms, hrdwd flrs, 1st flr Office, 2-story FamRm, 1st flr Master, att 2-car garage

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GRAFTON $150,000 Residential lot of approx. 2.24 acres is perfect for your Dream Home! Centrally located to major routes.

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SOUTHBORO $499,900 Attention Investors!

Perfect opportunity to own income prop in Southboro. 3 units - 1 w/4bdrms, 2&3 each have 2bdrms. Call for more details.

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WORCESTER $215,900 Many recent improvements...4bdrm septic, boiler, oil tank, upgraded 200amp panel, vinyl windows.

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NORTHBORO $562,500 Meticulous home on a lovely 3acre lot. 3bdrms, 2.5baths, 1st flr Ofc, fin.LL, 2-car garage. Amazing details thru-out make this a very special home.

SHREWSBURY $939,900 What more could you want...5bdrms, 5.5baths, 1st flr Study, 1st flr Guest Suite, Fin.LL, Great Rm over garage, IG pool, basketball crt, Pool house

GRAFTON $850,000 4 custom homes being blt on 17ac at Merriam Woods. One lot is sold & home is under construction. Land borders Churchill Meadows. Call for more details.

NORTHBORO $889,900 Custom home offers 5bdrms, 5.5baths, multiple suites w/ bath access, 2-story FamRm, fin.LL, 3-car garage, public water & sewer.

NORTHBORO $750,000 New Construction on a country road. 4 homes to be built 1 already under agreement. Hrdwd flrs, granite, 4bdrms, 2.5baths, 2-car garage

SHREWSBURY $1,099,000 Coachman Ridge Estates home w/amazing features.

5bdrms, 3.5BA, 4 FP, upscale appls, 2 Mstr Stes, Fin.LL w/kitchenette & BA, 3C garage

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BERLIN $750,000 13+ Acre residential land near Bolton line on a serene country road. Potential for 5 lots, off a cul-de-sac/ common drive subdiv. Call office for details.

GRAFTON $220,000 Stunning lot off Merriam Rd is the site for your DREAM HOME. Cleared & ready to go. 4 Custom homes being blt by local builder. Call for more details.

UPTON $520,000 3 levels of living space!

3bdrms, 2F BA, LR w/FP, FR w/stone wall, LL PlayRm. Many updates..Roof, windows, skylts, driveway, etc. Neighborhood setting.

WESTBORO $560,000 Move-in condition... updated end unit at Walker Meadow 55+ Community. 2bds, 3F BA, redesigned Kitchen, granite, hdwds, 3-season porch, fin.LL, 2C gar.

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HOLDEN $999,900 Mins to Worcester.

Royal Barry Wills 5bdrm Cape, 5.5 BA, 4 gar spaces, 1.92 acre lot, Andersen windows, patio w/arbors & views of sweeping rear lawn.

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UPTON BR,& 3.5 BA Colonial MILFORD 3BR condo in cul de UPTON Antique charm yet all Beautiful 4pool private setting. Spacious, full front Recently purchased single family home zoned Downtown porchphenomenal colonial. Kitchen granite & SSflr plan, Business, available for lease as an offinewer ce. Perfect for prof with water w/brand views of new sac w open frpl, fresh COMPLETLY systems appls. Spacious, cath ceil FR w/pellet stove. Formal or medical practices or small companies. Some off street Mill Pond & too many upgrades paint, new carpet, new hrwds and updates!

Newer windows, dining & living areas. 2nd flr master w/walk in closet & & on street parking available. Renovations have begun to walkout bsmt,rms in w granite. roof,modifi siding, central vac, fur-c full list. bath.Finished TWO more large private onthe the master, walk-up & kitch but there is time to make cations to fit your specifi 3rd flr! Full walk out 5 BR, 2 full & 2 half bsmt BA. forneeds. located just off of Main Street. heated saltfinwater poolbsmt! changes Finished guestConveniently space nace, carpeting, baths, colors & much more! $799,000

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BOYLSTON 5 Bdrms * 3400+ SF * Nearly an Acre * Updates * Hdwds * 3 Car * Sunroom+Porch * $724,500

BOYLSTON Contemporary yet formal, this house has it all + pool & walkout part fin. bsmnt * $619,000

SHREWSBURY Rawson Hill * Almost new 3400 SF * Custom marble Kitch * Hdwds * Walkout * $848,000

BOYLSTON Recent updates incl. Kitch, bath, hdwds * Spacious bedrooms * Pretty yard * $285,000

NORTHBOROUGH Underway * 3200SF * Open flrplan * Walkout bsmt * Ideal location * Public utils * $749,000

CHARLTON Young * Meticulous * 2000+ SF * Private 1.8 Acre Yd * Pool * Hdwds * Upgraded Kitch * $334,900

SHREWSBURY 3 Bdrm/2.5 bath * many updates incl roof/boiler/ windows/baths * Pool/Porch * $338,000

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you’re leaving a room for more than 15 minutes, turn out the lights. If not, keep them on. Why? Fluorescent lights are more expensive, and like other bulbs, switching them on and off limits their life. It's better to eat the smaller energy cost than to buy new fluorescent bulbs.

DIMMER SWITCHES A burning light bulb uses a certain amount of electricity, which is measured in watts. By lowering the wattage with a special switch, consumers can manage the bulb's electrical consumption. Dimmers come with a dial or a slide bar, which allows homeowners to adjust the illumination, and therefore the wattage.

Dimmers save the most money in rooms where wattage is high, such as the bathroom and dining room.

BUY ENERGY-EFFICIENT LIGHT BULBS Three of the most common energy-efficient light bulbs are halogen incandescents, CFLs, and LEDs. You can find these in most hardware and home improvement stores.

TURN THE (NON-FLUORESCENT) LIGHTS OFF Everyone knows to turn off lights when not in use, but fluorescent bulbs are a bit more complicated. If

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Halogen incandescent bulbs have a capsule inside that holds gas around a filament to increase bulb efficiency. These bulbs meet the federal minimum energy efficiency standard, but aren’t as efficient as other bulbs.

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Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) are simply curly versions of

the long tube fluorescent lights you may already have in your kitchen or garage. Because they use less electricity than traditional incandescents, typical CFLs can pay for themselves in less than nine months, and then start saving you money each month. »»

The light emitting diode (LED) bulbs are a type of solid-state lighting - semiconductors that convert electricity into light.

LEDs in white light, general illumination applications are one of today's most energy-efficient technologies.

These are just a handful of simple strategies that homeowners may be able do themselves to save money.

There are many other lighting installation options to choose from that can save you money including motion detectors, recessed lighting, and skylights.

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O V E R L O O K E D F E AT U R E S T H AT D R I V E C U R B A P P E A L Whether you’re selling your home or staying in it for years to come, it makes no difference, everyone wants their home to look great from the curb. Curb appeal comes together when all of the elements of a home’s exterior are looking good, in good shape, and working together.

Driveways that are cracked or full of potholes, warn out front doors, and old weathered mailboxes can all significantly take away from a home’s overall curb appeal. Here are a handful of projects - many of them quick fixes - that can fix these issues and greatly enhance a home's appearance.

Repair or resurface your driveway

For many homes, the driveway is one of the largest visual elements of the home's overall curb appeal, ranking right up there with siding, the roof, and the lawn. The winter cold and the summer heat can wreak havoc on your driveway, so if it’s looking rough, it's time to make repairs. Concrete can crack and crumble, and asphalt develops potholes and can fade. Both can be repaired quickly and easily.

For any driveway repair, make sure the area to be repaired has been cleaned of debris and loose materials. Sweep off or with a leaf blower, rid the driveway of loose materials. Clean deeper grime with a hose or pressure washer to improve and prep the entire surface.

Concrete driveways can develop different types of cracks: very small and shallow resembling a dry river bed; cracks between 1/8 and 1/4 inch wide; and cracks wider and deeper than 1/4 inch. Your choice of repair method will depend on how you want the finished product to look and how much time you have to make the repair. The best way is to mix concrete, pour it in the cracks, and smooth it out. Fixing an asphalt driveway, while fairly similar, is harder to fix yourself, so you may want to enlist the help of a professional.

Spruce up your mailbox

It sits at the end of your driveway and often plays a key role in helping guests find your house. Little things can mean a lot when it comes to creating curb appeal. While a mailbox that looks good might not get much attention, one that's rusty, weathered, or shab-

by is sure to draw the kind of attention you don't want.

If you live in a community that restricts what type of mailbox you can have, simply give your rusted, stained mailbox and the post it sits on a fresh coat of paint in its original color. If your community has no standards for mailboxes, you can swap out an ordinary looking box with something that compliments your exterior design. Does your home have a brick facade? Consider a mailbox set in or on a brick pillar. If your house features fieldstone accents, consider carrying that over to the mailbox with a small, stone-trimmed planting bed at its base.

Give your front door some TLC

The door is the point where your exterior design meets your interior dĂŠcor. It's also an element that significantly impacts how visitors view your home. Give yours a fresh coat of paint or stain, and don't forget the trim around the door.

Adding in a screened or glass storm door can also help protect your front door while adding character and functionality. In the summer,

if you have the AC off, a screened door is a great way to get air flowing into the house while keeping bugs out.

Next, consider lighting. Is the area around the door well lit? Good lighting is key for safety at night and to enhance the appeal of the area. Choose bug deterring lightbulbs so moths and other bugs don’t gather around your front door.

Consider sconces beside the door or an attractive overhead fixture if your door has an awning, porch or overhang. Ground lights can accent the effect, either illuminating the pathway that leads to the door or lighting up the door itself.

Finally, take a look at the door hardware. Is the handle or knob looking rusted and shabby? Replacing worn or dated door hardware is an easy, cost-effective way to improve the overall look of your entryway.

The Possibilities of Paint: How to Revamp Your Home’s Exterior

If you want to give your home a face lift, are hoping to up your curb appeal, or if your exterior paint is starting to peal, applying fresh paint is one of the easiest and most cost-effective routes for sprucing up the exterior of your home.

"Just add a pinch of a new paint color here and there. It's a simple recipe to make even the plainest home more interesting," advises Debbie Zimmer, design expert with the Paint Quality Institute.

Brighten up the look of your home with a splash or two of color.

Below are a handful of tips for upping your home’s ante.

Do the Door First

"The first place to consider adding new color is the entranceway," says Zimmer. "It's usually visible from the street so everyone sees it, and it's also where visitors first come face to face with your home."

For a color pop, choose a color for your front door that is in contrast with the rest of your home. Red and black can provide a bold pop that draws attention to your home. Before you choose that soft off-white, remember that dark shades are always more practical for doors since they are better at concealing smudges and fingerprints. If you choose off-white, get a second can of paint in the same color to keep on hand for frequent touch-ups.

Shutter Time

When it comes to accent painting, turn to your shutters. You can paint these the same color as your door, or if you chose a bold color such as red that you don’t want to carry over to the rest of the exterior, choose something complimentary like black or a shade of blue for an interesting but balanced look.

If your home has interesting exterior detailing such as “gingerbread” trim or other Victorian features, consider painting it a contrasting or complimentary color as well.

Don’t Forget the Furniture!

Do you have furniture like a bench or swing on your porch or deck? If it’s paintable or able to be stained, tie in your exterior look by painting the furniture to match or accent the other colors you used. If unable to be painted, choose some outdoor-safe accent pillows that will go along nicely. Adirondack chairs also are available in a wide array of colors, and look great on your porch.

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PEPPERELL $434,900 4 BR, 2.5 BA colonial on a very private lot w/stone walls, cul de sac. 1st flr w/hdwd thru-out & office, formal DR, FR w/wood burning FP. Denise Wortman 855-3-DENISE

FITCHBURG $205,000 3 BR, 1.5 BA. Cozy Country location yet not far from Fitchburg State Univ, train station, shopping etc.

Borders Ashby. Sunny great room/LR & MBR. Angela Godin 978-833-1863

FITCHBURG $249,900 Remodeled Ranch. Brand new kitchen & half BA. Gleaming hdwd flrs. 4 spacious BR, 1 remodeled full BA, 2 half BA. Huge LR. Corner lot. Josephine Fluet 508-331-0989

ASHBURNHAM $150,000 SUNSET LAKE area. One level living. 2 BR ranch part of a private community of Far Hills Assn.

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WESTMINSTER $549,900 Magnificent 4 BR, 2.5 BA home in a quiet neighborhd w/i walking distance to Crocker Pond.

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Whether your a Young Professional looking for Easy Access to the City, or Family looking to move before the School Year, or Empty Nester looking for a change, This Unit has it ALL & is Ready for You! Just Completed & Staged for Easy Viewing. 2C Garage w/Backyard!

Convenient Location w/Easy Access to Rt 9, Public Transp., Shops & Restaurants. Open Flr Plan perfect for entertaining w/White Kitchen featuring Island, Dining Rm w/Outdoor Access to Patio. Family Rm w/Gas Fireplace & Built-in Bookcases great for Storage. 2nd Flr w/ Spacious Master Suite, Walk in Closet & Private Bath featuring Double Sink Vanity & Tiled Wall Shower! 2 BR have Sep Hall Bath w/Tub. Walk in Laundry rm! Basement unfinished but can be completed if desired. Immediate Occupancy!

19 Richard Road, Needham, MA Reduced - $1,748,000 New Construction, 4 BR, 5.5 BA, 5,310 SF

Local Builder! Walk to School & Park! Well thought out Floor Plan w/Open Kitchen/Family Room & Private First Floor Study & Double Entry Staircase. Generous Closets throughout in addition a Spacious Master Suite w/Two Walk-in Closets Large Laundry Room. Convenient J&J Bath to bedrooms as well as private Guest Suite. Finished Third Floor Den includes Full Bath. Finished Basement includes Playroom, Extra Study & Full Bath.

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FITCHBURG $54,900 2 BR, 1 BA home w/wood floors, LR & den! A single car under the home. Located behind the Longso Middle School. 3 season room!

BARRE $84,900 Country living & charm describe this 3 BR post & beam cape on level lot. Wide pine flrs, exposed beams, cath ceils, oversized kitchen, shed, loft & more.

LUNENBURG $117,900 Quaint 2 BR home.

Sun filled L-shaped LR, skylts in kitchen & DR w/sliders to rear deck. Add’l rm for expansion possibilities. Paver patio area!

WESTMINSTER $119,900 In the country..... in the woods... This little doll house stands.

With your imagination & work this could be the 2 BR home you have been waiting for.

FITCHBURG $129,900 Sprawling 3 BR, 1 BA ranch style home on cul-de-sac w/ convenient access to major commuting routes. Eat in kitchen.

GARDNER $194,900 3/4 BR, 2 BA, 2 car attached garage and more. A bargain at this price. Neighborhood setting. Commuters...

Gardner has 2 exits on Route 2!

LUNENBURG $202,000 This could be a wonderful home. some wood floors, 1.5 baths, 3 bdrms, fireplace, screen porch, 2 car detached garage and more.

ASHBURNHAM $204,900 Ashburnham/ Westminster Regional School System!

Sunset Lake at Far Hills. Renovated 2 BR ranch is a short walk to Lollipop Beach!

BOLTON $219,900 Location! Entry level home in Bolton Community! Large great rm, LR w/FP! Easy commuter distance to highways. 2 BR,1 BA w/country kitchen.

STERLING $239,900 Convenient to hwy access! 3 BR ranch on one acre wooded lot! Updates! Kitchen updated w/lovely white cabinets. Walk out basement..

LITTLETON $449,900 Colonial style home set back from road. Kitchen w/view to DR, elongated LR & FR w/FP. Extended MBR. Added SF in fin bsmt. 4 BR, 2 BA.

GARDNER $94,900 multi family home w/i walking distance to downtown & Dunn park.

Each sun filled apt w/open concept kitchen/ DR. Unique details thru-out. Off st parking.

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BERLIN ~ Estabrook Estates Exquisite custom crafted home built to the HIGHEST STANDARD! Designer kitchen. Grand cath FR w/FP. Master ste w/balcony. 1500+ sqft in the fin LL. Guinte in ground pool & stone patios. Covered breezeway to adj 2 story guest home. 5 BR, 5 BA. $1,299,000

NORTHBOROUGH ~ Edmunds Way Lovely well maintained colonial on a private cul-desac neighborhood. New bamboo hardwood flooring thru-out! Spacious eat in kitchen. FR w/FP & open to LR. Open floor plan. Large MBR. 1.16 acre level lot!

2 storage sheds. 4 BR, 2.5 BA. $499,900

NORTHBOROUGH Well maintained, spacious colonial w/covered portico entrance. Large skylit vaulted FR w/FP. Spacious eat in kitchen. Formal DR. Private 1st flr office or LR w/ french doors. Open floor plan. Spacious cathedral ceil MBR w/walk in closet & MBA. 4 BR, 2.5 BA. $519,900

SHREWSBURY ~ Minna Terrace a 55+ community!

Young Immaculate move in condition end unit. LR w/FP. Cherry kitchen w/high end finishes! 1st flr master bedroom w/Master bath. Loft/Den on 2nd flr overlooks front foyer & LR. Custom paneled finsihed lower level 3 BR, 2.5 BA. $454,900

NORTHBOROUGH with or without add’l building lot!

Stately grand Georgian 2-story farm house colonial w/ large center brick chimney & gable roof which includes a large rear & side porch addn! FR w/FP open to eat in kitchen. 4 BR, 2 BA. Att gable roof red barn. Pond. $664,900 w/add’l building lot. $499,900 w/o lot.

NORTHBOROUGH ~ Hemlock Estates Young hip roof colonial. 4 BR, 2.5 BA. Maple kitchen w/granite, SS appls & dining area. Vaulted skylit FR w/FP. Open flr plan. Formal LR & DR. Master BR w/ master BA. Fin lower level w/sep office, den & huge game rm. Excellent top-rated school sys! $549,900

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LEOMINSTER 3 BR, 2 BA. Beautifully landscaped & on a dead-end street. 10x52 back deck. Updated kitchen open into DR. Front to back LR w/gas FP. Bsmt fin/htd.

Lana Kopsala 978-855-9112 $327,000

FITCHBURG 3 BR, 2 full & 2 half BA Ranch. One of the FINEST Locations, TONS of Updates. Generator, solar panels. BRAND NEW FR. Fin LL. Michael Beaudoin 978-660-9795 $329,900

RUTLAND 3 BR, 2 BA Colonial on just over a 2 ac tree lined lot. Kitchen w/brand new SS appliances. Front to back room w/brick fireplace. Easy to finish bsmt.

Jodi Davick 978-360-6017 $314,900

WESTMINSTER 4 BR, 3.5 BA OVERSIZED Cape. MASSIVE 1st Flr Master Suite w/ Full Bath. Formal LR w/FP. OVERSIZED Deck. Finished Bsmt, Sunroom. Michael Beaudoin 978-660-9795 $354,900

LUNENBURG Colonial Duplex blt in 2012, Hdwd Flrs, Granite Kitchen, 1.5 BA, Decks. Sep Utils. THE ANNUAL RENTAL AMOUNT IS $42,000. Regina Stonionis 978-870-3066 $489,000

LEOMINSTER 4 BR, 2 BA Executive Ranch in West-Side! Hdwd flrs, spacious kitchen.

LR w/FP. C/A. Encl porch. Fin bsmt w/FP. Gerry Bourgeois 978-342-0000 / Laurie Howe 978-549-4440 $349,900

LEOMINSTER 10 rms, 5 BR, 3.5 BA Hdwd Flrs, Custom Kitchen, Htd Sunrm w/Hot Tub, 2 In-Law Apts. 1 ac. Htd salt water gunite pool, waterfalls, ponds. Suzette Thibeault 978-265-6786 $399,900

FITCHBURG 4 BR, 2.5 BA colonial on the Lunenburg line w/3 levels of living.

Huge FR, open concept kitchen. 24’x24’ 2 stall garage w/attic storage. Douglas Tammelin 978-514-3423 $349,999

LEOMINSTER 3 BR, 4 BA SPACIOUS CONTEMPORARY on a lg private lot.

Open flr plan, LR w/FP, huge kitchen, sun drenched FR. Volleyball crt. Sherri Tammelin 978-587-5463 $315,000

WESTMINSTER 3 BR, 2.5 BA colonial w/22x18 great rm over an oversized 2C garage ‘to be built’ on almost 4 acres in this great country & commuter location!

Maureen Baril 978-618-6420 $359,900

LEOMINSTER 5 BR, 3 BA home. Open flr plan. Refin hdwd flrs. Distant views.

Convenient location. Huge MBR w/MBA. Gerry Bourgeois 978-342-0000 / Laurie Howe 978-549-4440 $337,500

LEOMINSTER ATTN INVESTORS & OWNER OCCUPANTS: 3 family! Next to Bennett School. Front unit w/3 BR, 2 BA. Back 2 units offer 2 BR, 1 BA each. Sherri Tammelin 978-587-5463 $315,000

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Buyers are looking for inventory. CALL US TODAY.

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POINTE ROK ESTATES Close to U Mass & Major Rtes. 2 BR, 2 BA Garden Style Unit. Open Flr Plan w/Water Views, New Hdwd Flrg in LR, Dining Area, Kitchen, Hall & Foyer. $234,900 Call Elaine!

POINTE ROK ESTATES 2 BR, 3.5 BA WATERFRONT end unit TH! Directly On Flint Pond/Lake Quinsigamond. Amazing Views From All Levels. Remodeled kitchen. Call Elaine!

SHREWSBURY 2 BR, 2.5 BA South Meadow Condo. Bright LR w/hdwd flrs. Updated kitchen.

Fireplaced FR. 3rd flr loft. MBR w/add’l area $314,900 Call Rosemarie Ozioli 508-341-8800

NORTHBOROUGH ~ COLONIAL ~ $534,900 Updated & Remodeled 4 BR, 2.5 BA Colonial in cul-de-sac nghbrhd. Updated kitchen w/gas cooking, SS appls, granite, island. Open concept. DR & LR w/hdwd flrs. Prof remodeled.

FR w/FP & half BA. 3 season rm. Htd 2C garage. Call Michelle.

NORTHBOROUGH ~ RANCH~ $365,000 Updated 4 BR, 2 full BA ranch in neighborhood setting, walking dist to elem & middle school, shops & parks. LR w/hdwd flrs. Open flr plan for DR & Kitchen. Remodeled Kitchen & Master BA. FR w/FP. Finished LL. Call Michelle.

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NORTHBOROUGH ~ $579,900 Beautiful 5 BR/3 BA Colonial in Deer Run Estates. A Brendon homes property. Traditional flr plan. Large updated kitchen w/granite, encl porch. FFR w/exposed beams, FP & recessed lighting. Fin LL. Excellent schools. Call Michelle

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NORTHBOROUGH ~ $524,900 Beautiful property on 6+ acres of land w/ Vermont like setting. 4 BR, 3 BA multi-level home w/open flr plan, cath ceils & great natural light. Updated eat-in kitchen. Wrap around deck. 3rd flr loft area. 2C Garage. Call Michelle.

Inventory Needed – Call Michelle Gillespie to sell your home.

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Best Choice 508-366-5475 Preben & Mary Christensen 508-868-5483

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WESTBORO Rare offering of this very special property! Estate setting offers the perfect melding of an extraordinary updated antique home with casual elegance. Open kitchen, Formal rooms, family room, five bedrooms, 3 Fireplaces. Impressive acre plus lot with amazing pastoral & horizon views! Two barns, for car collectors, hobbyists, gentleman farmer. Several corrals for 2 horses. In ground pool, entertainment patio & granite grille serving counter. Stately maple and flowering trees with small historic pond & gardens complete the picturesque one of a kind setting. Private Country living, yet so close, easy commute and Westborough schools and more. $850,000

WORCESTER - This home is updated with many new and recent features. A rare opportunity, since the owners have lived here 40 years! Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances with abundant cabinets and counter space open to cozy family room with access to the private deck and level yard. Finished lower level with den, office, laundry and half bath, as well as another kitchenette. Updated electric & heat, gleaming hardwoods. Don’t miss this one! $315,000 WWW.HOMESINMASS.COM • WWW.HOMESINMASS.NET • WWW.HOMESINMASS.COM

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