Dianne Rechel's Blog

Posted on 06/27/2022

Designing a small space: Tips for decorating a small bedroom

Designing a small space can be challenging. When you want to add style and comfort to a room with little square footage, every design decision becomes more important. Small bedrooms can be especially tricky to decorate without making them feel cramped. To help, here are some ideas for decorating a small bedroom: Layout matters If you're decorating a...

Bedroom

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Posted on 06/20/2022

Home refinance costs to consider

Refinancing your home can have major benefits: a lower monthly payment, cash use of home equity for a variety of purposes, generate more appetizing mortgage terms, etc. However, there are a few things to remember when entering into a mortgage refinance, like refinance cost. Here are a couple of cost options to remember when you’re ready to refinance...

Costs Of Refinance

Home Finance

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Posted on 06/16/2022

Hartford, CT Real Estate Market Update 6/16/2022

Click here to view Hartford, CT blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 06/13/2022

4 Supplies Every Plant Owner Should Have

Indoor gardening involves a lot more than plants and soil. In order to have successful indoor plants, you need the proper tools to help you care for them in the best way possible. If you’re not sure where to begin or if you’re looking for a gift for the gardener in your life, here are the basics to...

Houseplants

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Posted on 06/06/2022

How to Make Your Own Seed Starter Containers on a Budget

Sprouting seeds indoors is an excellent way to get a jump-start on your gardening projects. Whether you’re planning on growing vegetables outside or simply wish to grow your own houseplants from seeds, it’s a rewarding and incredibly low-maintenance process. There are many choices of seed-start-and-grow kits available on the market, but you can just as easily create your...

Diy

DIY

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Posted on 05/31/2022

West Hartford, CT Real Estate Market Update 5/31/2022

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Posted on 05/30/2022

Fresh DIY Kitchen Island Ideas

Islands are a common feature in homes, but not all kitchens have them. Kitchen islands offer extra counter space for preparing food, eating meals and doing other tasks. Some islands also have cabinets or shelves for added storage. If your kitchen doesn’t have an island, you can build your own. Whether you’re interested in constructing a large island...

DIY

Diy

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Posted on 05/23/2022

Traditional home decor 101

In interior design, traditional home decor is considered a timeless staple. By emulating traditions of the past without pinpointing any specific era, traditional decor creates warm and welcoming atmospheres in any room. If you're interested in trying traditional style in your home, here is a guide to the basics. Characteristics of traditional interior design To make the best...

Color Scheme

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Posted on 05/16/2022

Hartford, CT Real Estate Market Update 5/16/2022

Click here to view Hartford, CT blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 05/16/2022

Want to Buy a Home? Do These 4 Things First

Buying a house is a complicated financial and logistical process. The right preparation can make a huge difference in making the process go as smoothly as possible. Here is a list of the most important things to do before buying a home to help you prepare: Check Your Financials There are a few financials you should check on...

Checklist

Home Buying

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Posted on 05/09/2022

Ideas for Building a Fireplace Mantel

A fireplace mantel can enhance the appearance of your living room or den while also giving you a place to decorate and display items. While some fireplaces come with mantels, others don’t have one. If your fireplace doesn’t have a mantel, you’re not out of luck. With a few tools and materials, you can build your own fireplace...

Decor

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Posted on 05/02/2022

Decorating Your Outdoor Spaces: A Beginner's Guide

Decorative items can make an enormous impact on the entire design of an outdoor space. Whether used sparingly or to create chic, creative clutter, accessories are the way to upgrade a patio or porch and make it truly your own. However, it’s hard to know where to begin. How do you use decorative accents to create your own...

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