Colleen Griffin's Blog

Posted on 04/17/2022

House style goes way beyond interior design. When it comes to curb appeal, exterior home design is everything. If you’re trying to sell your home or just want to make a statement in your neighborhood, knowing the hottest trends can help inspire your design ideas. Whether your home is craftsman style, Cape Cod style, ranch style or one...

Exteriors

Garage Doors

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Posted on 04/10/2022

3 Items You Can Repurpose for Craft Room Storage

Sometimes the most efficient storage and organization solutions are right in front of us. You may find that there are items around the house you can repurpose for your craft room. If you're not sure where to start, here are some upcycle hacks to inspire you. Reimagine an Entryway Wall Organizer Wall-mounted organizers are useful for collecting important...

Posted on 04/03/2022

Pets: How to incorporate a cat house into your home

Cats love having places they can call their own. However, sometimes their space can be a little invasive or clash with your living space’s decor, which can make a pet’s safe space a bit of a hindrance for you and others who may live in your home. And while there are hundreds of DIY cat house designs out...

Posted on 03/27/2022

3 Ways to Build Your Own End Table

If you’re looking to get into DIY furniture, end tables are the perfect place to start. End tables are small, versatile and useful in any space. You can even use them as accent pieces to make a bold style statement as well as provide excellent functionality. Here we’ve put together some ideas for DIY end table projects to...

Posted on 03/20/2022

Bathroom Design Tips: Choosing a Theme

Renovating a bathroom is a major project. Before you can design and decorate your updated space, you will need to think of a theme. It's important to decide on a theme for your bathroom in advance as this will help you carry out the theme throughout the entire design. These are a few tips that can help you...

Bathroom

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Posted on 03/13/2022

Understanding the difference between hazard insurance & homeowners insurance

With so many apparent similarities between the two, hazard insurance and homeowners insurance are often mistaken for the same thing. Standard homeowners insurance policies include hazard coverage, but what about standalone hazard insurance? Here is a basic comparison of hazard insurance and homeowners insurance to help clarify the differences and similarities: Hazard insurance Hazard insurance protects you financially...

Posted on 03/11/2022

Video Tour - 17 Franconia St, Worcester, MA 01602

**OPEN HOUSE SAT, MARCH 12TH 11AM-1PM & SUN MARCH 13TH 9:30AM-11:00AM** New Listing!!~Don't Miss this Amazing West Side 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Colonial Packed with Old World Charm in Mint Condition! Gleaming Hardwood Floors ~ Huge Living Room & Sitting Room with Built-in and Window Seats ~ Large Dining Room with Incredible Wood Beamed Ceiling, Original Glass China Cabinet and Window Seat ~ Grand Staircase with Fully Restored Magnificent Stained Glass Windows! ~Master Bedroom Suite with Double Closets, Master Bath (2017) w/Custom Plantation Shutters, Custom Wardrobe (2017)~Beautiful Bright Cabinet Packed Eat-in Kitchen Featuring...

Posted on 03/11/2022

17 Franconia St, Worcester, MA 01602 is now new to the market!

**OPEN HOUSE SAT, MARCH 12TH 11AM-1PM & SUN MARCH 13TH 9:30AM-11:00AM** New Listing!!~Don't Miss this Amazing West Side 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Colonial Packed with Old World Charm in Mint Condition! Gleaming Hardwood Floors ~ Huge Living Room & Sitting Room with Built-in and Window Seats ~ Large Dining Room with Incredible Wood Beamed Ceiling, Original Glass China Cabinet and Window Seat ~ Grand Staircase with Fully Restored Magnificent Stained Glass Windows! ~Master Bedroom Suite with Double Closets, Master Bath (2017) w/Custom Plantation Shutters, Custom Wardrobe (2017)~Beautiful Bright Cabinet Packed Eat-in Kitchen Featuring...

Posted on 03/06/2022

3 Ways to Decorate With Artificial Plants

For a long time, artificial plants have been the best option for those who love the look of plants but not the work. Some more modern fake plants are stunningly realistic and even feel like real leaves when you touch them. However, as always, they are still best for aesthetics, especially if you’re lacking optimal growing environments or...

Posted on 03/04/2022

Video Tour - 11 Caswell Ct, Douglas, MA 01516

***New Listing***OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, MARCH 6TH 1:30-3PM*** Fabulous Updated Ranch with Fantastic Commuter Location!!!** This wonderful home features a Sunny Airy Breezeway leading into a Beautiful Updated Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances, Granite Counter Tops and Spacious Center Island! Large Living Room with Hardwood Flooring and Corner Gas Fireplace ***Three Generous Bedrooms with Spacious Closets and Updated Full Bath**** Updated Roof, Replacement Windows and Once Car Garage *** Large Full Basement for possible Future Expansion *** Amazing Picturesque Lot with Stone Walls and Lots of Room for Outdoor Activities!! ***Don's Miss Out...

Posted on 03/04/2022

Video Tour - 11 Meadowbrook Dr, Paxton, MA 01612

****OPEN HOUSE MARCH 6h, 1:30-3pm***New Listing***Are You Looking for a Home Offering Lots of Curb Appeal with a Neighborhood Setting, Beautiful Landscaping & Perennials Plantings and a Great Yard for Entertaining? This is It!! Located Just 3.2 miles to Tatnuck Square on the West Side of Worcester, this Spacious Two Bedroom Home Offers a New Roof(2021), One Car Garage, Replacement Windows, Vinyl Siding, Large Deck, Cobble Stone Paver Walkway and Blue Stone Stairs ~ Enter into the Foyer with Coat Closet Leading to a Large Spacious Living Room with Wood Burning Fireplace, Beautiful Mantel, Open to the Light Bright Dining Room with...

Posted on 03/04/2022

11 Caswell Ct, Douglas, MA 01516 is now new to the market!

***New Listing***OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, MARCH 6TH 1:30-3PM*** Fabulous Updated Ranch with Fantastic Commuter Location!!!** This wonderful home features a Sunny Airy Breezeway leading into a Beautiful Updated Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances, Granite Counter Tops and Spacious Center Island! Large Living Room with Hardwood Flooring and Corner Gas Fireplace ***Three Generous Bedrooms with Spacious Closets and Updated Full Bath**** Updated Roof, Replacement Windows and Once Car Garage *** Large Full Basement for possible Future Expansion *** Amazing Picturesque Lot with Stone Walls and Lots of Room for Outdoor Activities!! ***Don's Miss Out...