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How to Properly Light Your Home

How to Properly Light Your Home Correctly lighting your home can transform your space. You don't want your home to feel too dark or too bright. Blending lighting sources and styles will help create a dynamic and inviting environment. Lighting can also play an essential part in the functional spaces in your home. Read on for a guide on how to properly light your home. Maximize Natural Light The best...

How and When to Refresh a Child’s Bedroom

How and When to Refresh a Child's Bedroom As your child grows and changes, so will their interests and style. Adjusting their bedroom to reflect their evolving interests and abilities will give them a comfortable place to rest and recharge. Read on for how and when to refresh a child's bedroom. Knowing When to Refresh The most apparent reason to refresh your child's bedroom is if they have...

Top Home Hacks for Back-to-School

Top Home Hacks for Back-to-School Back-to-school can be a time of excitement and adjustment for families as kids and parents get used to new routines. There's a lot to manage with new classes, sports, and schedule changes. However, by making some strategic changes at home, you can regain a sense of control and make the back-to-school season run more smoothly. Here are our top home hacks for...

5 Reasons Your Clean Home Looks Messy

5 Reasons Your Clean Home Looks Messy Do you feel like your home is in a constant state of chaos? The reason your home looks messy may have nothing to do with cleanliness. Even if you have worked to organize your home, visual clutter could be the cause of your headache. Visual clutter is the items around your home within your vision. Alone, these items may barely register, but all together, they can...

Where to Splurge and Where to Save on Your Kitchen Remodel

Where to Splurge and Where to Save on Your Kitchen Remodel Renovating a kitchen can be expensive. If you have a limited budget, you must allocate your money strategically. It can make sense to choose the budget versions of some items and shell out more money for other things. But the big question is, where should you splurge, and where should you save? The answer won’t be the same across the board. Here...

Quick Delivery Homes: Your Fast-Track to New Home Ownership

Quick Delivery Homes: Your Fast-Track to New Home Ownership Are you interested in constructing your own home but need a quicker solution than the typical new-construction timeline? A quick-delivery home can put you on the fast track to new home ownership. At Calcagni Real Estate, we have the privilege of working closely with some of Connecticut's premier homebuilders to build new residential properties...

Creating a Stylish and Functional Backyard Space

Creating a Stylish and Functional Backyard Space If you find yourself reaching for a sweater in the morning and the AC in the afternoon, it's a sure sign that spring has arrived in Connecticut! With April showers giving way to vibrant May flowers, it's time to embrace the outdoors. If you dream of dining al fresco and soaking up the sun, this guide is for you. We're here to help you transform...

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What is Chaos Gardening and How Can I Use it to Transform My Yard This Spring?

What is Chaos Gardening and How Can I Use it to Transform My Yard This Spring? Say goodbye to perfectly planned and organized flower beds. Chaos gardening is the newest trend taking over TikTok and Pinterest. If you have yet to see this come across your For You Page, you may ask yourself: What is chaos gardening? Today, we're discussing the viral trend and how to create your own chaos garden. What is...

What Are This Year’s Best Outdoor Entertaining Trends?

You Ask, We Answer: What Are This Year’s Best Outdoor Entertaining Trends? In 2020, we learned just how much we value our outdoor space. When being outside was the safest option to gather with loved ones, many of us created outdoor spaces that mirrored the indoor comfort of our Connecticut homes as much as possible. But while some predicted we’d head back inside once the threat of COVID-19 ebbed, the...

How Can I Manage Home Renovation Anxiety?

You Ask, We Answer: How Can I Manage Home Renovation Anxiety? If you’re in the midst of renovating your Connecticut home, you may be feeling the all-too-common stress and anxiety that comes with such a huge lifestyle disruption. In fact, renovating a home is a major life stressor–so take heart; you’re not alone! While you’re creating your dream house, why not try these simple tips to manage your...

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