Sandy McGinnis' Blog

Posted on 06/13/2022

Try these weekend projects for a more energy-efficient home

While many home improvements have a lengthy process, there are plenty of upgrades you can accomplish as weekend projects. One way to spend a weekend improving your home is to add upgrades and changes that will help lower your utility costs. Here are some ideas for weekend projects to make your home more efficient and cost-effective: Install a...

Diy

DIY

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Posted on 06/06/2022

Benefits & Disadvantages of Disclosing Multiple Offers

When selling a home, it’s not uncommon to get offers from multiple buyers. This is especially true in a hot market with low inventory. If you’re dealing with multiple offers, the question can arise about disclosing those offers. If you’re unclear about how and why to factor this into your negotiations, here is some basic info to help....

Cons

Offer Disclosure

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Posted on 05/30/2022

DIY concrete decor projects

When you encounter the term “DIY concrete,” you might think of giant cement mixtures and building foundations, not something you’d typically need for DIY projects. Don’t worry, there are many much smaller DIY projects you can accomplish with concrete to make your own unique decor. Here are some DIY concrete ideas to consider: Concrete coasters While coasters are...

Concrete

Decor

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Posted on 05/23/2022

5 Houseplants That Will Clean Your Air

Houseplants can add color and natural beauty to our living spaces, but can also improve our health. By converting carbon dioxide into oxygen, plants provide us with fresh air to breathe purely by living alongside us. Some plants can even filter harmful chemical compounds and pollutants from the air. Here we will go over some of the best...

Air Purifying

Air Quality

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Posted on 05/16/2022

How to use contemporary interior design in your home

While many think of "modern" interiors as cold and uncomfortable, contemporary design style provides a more comfortable version of the modern aesthetic. Contemporary design is an excellent place to begin if you're interested in finding inspiration for minimalist but welcoming décor. To use this design style in your own home, here are some ideas to help: Contemporary colors...

Contemporary

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Posted on 05/09/2022

Epipremnum Aureum: The Most Popular Houseplant Toxic to Pets

Unfortunately, plants and pets can't always coexist. Many plants have toxic qualities that can harm both animals and humans if ingested. Some of the most popular houseplants, such as epipremnum aureum or pothos, can pose a risk to cats and dogs if not kept well out of reach. To help you choose the best houseplants for your home,...

Houseplants

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Posted on 05/02/2022

A Beginner's Guide to Rustic Design

Rustic design is frequently mixed with other interior design styles, but is an entire style on its own as well. While it might be easy to point out the rustic parts of other designs, narrowing down what “rustic” truly means can be difficult. Here we will go over the key elements of rustic design so you have a...

Decor

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Posted on 06/16/2022

Another Property Sold - 1 Fieldstone Ct, Grafton, MA 01519

Welcome to this beautiful home situated on the corner of a cul-de- sac neighborhood! Enter into the two story foyer of this stunning, finely crafted Jon Leclaire home. Architecturally timeless, it features extraordinary space, enhanced by tall ceilings, magnificent fireplaced cathedral family room and gorgeous windows. This opens to a cabinet packed kitchen with huge island, an entertainer's dream! The first floor boasts a master suite w/ large walk in closet w/custom built-ins and generous master bath. Dining room, office w/ built-ins, laundry room, sunroom and half bath complete the main floor with tasteful finish details and gleaming HW...

Real Estate

Grafton

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Posted on 06/16/2022

Another Property Sold - 57 Clubhouse Way 57, Sutton, MA 01590

Welcome to this luxurious townhome situated in a beautiful setting at "The Villas of Pleasant Valley." This stunning finely crafted Jon Leclaire free-standing townhome is architecturally timeless and features extraordinary space, enhanced by tall ceilings, an exceptionally appointed high end kitchen with five burner Wolfe stove, breakfast nook, and a fireplaced family room. The first floor holds a master suite with fireplace, library, sitting room, laundry room and half bath complete the main floor with tasteful finish details and gleaming hardwood floors. The second floor has a loft with built-ins, a bedroom, full bath and a unfinished...

Real Estate

Sutton

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Posted on 06/09/2022

48 Gage Lane, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 is now new to the market!

Welcome to this beautifully maintained home in the heart of Shrewsbury center! A wonderful, walkable location with sidewalks leading to schools, the library, restaurants a coffee shop and the Town Hall. This enviable home boasts a spacious open family room with a fireplace, loads of windows flooding the living space with natural light and charming hardwood floors. The kitchen, dining room, two bedrooms, full bath and porch/study complete the first floor. The basement has plenty of storage and room for possible future finishing. Add in a one car garage, a storage shed, and a 2020 installed furnace and oil tank! Enjoy the patio and garden...

Real Estate

Shrewsbury

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Posted on 05/20/2022

19 George Street, Oxford, MA 01540 is now new to the market!

Welcome to this fantastic Cape style home set back from the road with great curb appeal, on just over an acre of land. This home boasts 3 bedrooms, 2 beautifully updated bathrooms and a fresh upscale inviting new white kitchen with gorgeous granite counters and stainless-steel appliances. The kitchen opens to a spacious dining room, leading to a welcoming living room. There is an option for a first-floor bedroom, office, or study. The expansive family room has a beautiful fireplace and cathedral ceilings, it’s lined with windows allowing the room to fill with loads of natural light. Upstairs you will find two generous sized bedrooms and a...

Real Estate

Oxford

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Posted on 05/20/2022

Another Property Sold - 26 Summerfield 17, Grafton, MA 01560

Welcome to the desirable Summerfield Estates, a peaceful 55+ stand alone condo community located In Grafton. This spacious one level end unit on the corner of double cul-de-sacs boasts an open floor plan and loads of natural light. Enhanced with 9 ft. ceilings that are highlighted with crown molding in the main living area, hardwood floors throughout, a cabinet packed kitchen which is open to the living room with a beautiful gas fireplace and flows directly to the dining area which has a replaced slider that is wheelchair accessible leading to a side entrance. The master bedroom has a large walk-in closet with an additional smaller closet...

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