home care

    You Ask, We Answer: How Can I Brighten A Dark Room?   Small windows, no windows, a yard that’s blanketed by shade: Whatever the reason that room in your house feels a little dreary, you don’t have to live in the dark about how to make it feel brighter. We have some helpful and easy tips on how you can brighten a dark room to make it feel more welcoming, more cheery and...

  You Ask, We Answer: How Can I Create a Kids’ Room My Child Won’t Outgrow?   From cribs and changing tables to posters and laptops, creating a children’s room to last though all stages of development—and all their likes and dislikes in between—may seem like an insurmountable task. You want to create an adorable nursery in your Connecticut home…but what happens to that room...

Photo courtesy of homie.com You Ask, We Answer: What Home Improvements Should I Do This Summer? Ah, summer: The season of rest, relaxation, spontaneous fun, and…home improvements? While they may not hold the promise of the picture-worthy memories that some of our other summer activities do, making improvements to your Connecticut home this summer can save you a lot of time, money and headaches in the...

  You Ask, We Answer: How Do I Get Rid of Bugs in My Garden? For many of us living in here in Connecticut, time spent in the garden is a labor of love we enjoy for a few precious months out of the year. But bugs and pests can not only take the joy out of our efforts, they can harm the very plants and vegetables we’ve been so diligently caring for. While it’s easy to reach for harsh...

Photo courtesy of Humble Hideaways Need a Vacation? This Connecticut Business Delivers One in Your Own Backyard For many of us dipping our toes back into “normal life” after the past year, the thought of a relaxing get-away is at the top of our wish lists. But while the call of far-flung locales will always hold appeal for our inner adventurer, one Connecticut business is giving the definition of...

  You Ask, We Answer: How Do I Create Curb Appeal? Whether you’re getting ready to put your house on the market or just want to make your home a source of joy whenever you pull in the driveway, creating “curb appeal”—that attractiveness of your home’s exterior—is easier than you may think. Bring your eye for detail, grab your paintbrush and let’s dig in to these easy and affordable...

You Ask, We Answer: How Should I Landscape Around My Deck?Like clockwork, the warmer weather has us dreaming about being outside as much as possible. Coffee on the deck, working from home on the deck, dinner and drinks on the deck…check, check, check! But if the view from your deck is a little lackluster, we have ideas on how to landscape around your deck to make every angle an exercise in beauty and...

You Ask, We Answer: How Do I Create a Cutting Garden? Spring in Connecticut is bursting forth in all its glory—and this year, it seems sweeter than ever to see the tulips and daffodils standing to reach the sunlight. At Calcagni Real Estate, we know firsthand the positive effect a yard in bloom can have on a home! If you dream of bringing fresh flowers indoors but don’t want to leave your yard empty of...

You Ask, We Answer: How Do I Start My Vegetable Garden Indoors?We’re in the throes of spring’s glory here in Connecticut, and while we at Calcagni Real Estate don’t want to rush the season, summer’s vegetable gardens are calling. If you’re planning on growing fresh veggies this summer, consider starting now: indoors. Here’s how to start your vegetable garden indoors to ensure your bounty come...

  Photo courtesy of Fresh-Spaces.uk.co     You Ask, We Answer: How Can I De-Clutter for Spring? Warm weather is here! With the fresh start of the spring season, many Connecticut homeowners are getting ready for spring cleaning and the deep sense of accomplishment it inevitably brings—and that includes us at Calcagni Real Estate. But after a year spent at home (all…the…time…),...