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Simple Ways To Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
CENTURY 21 Select Group 4 years ago

While older homes are full of charm, characteristics and nuances that won’t be found in a newly constructed home, the odds are good that unless there have been some major upgrades over the years, its energy efficiency rating will be nowhere near that of a new home.


 

Still, older homes appeal to many buyers, and it’s easier to incorporate eco-friendly elements into an older home than it is to add charm to a newly built home. If you’re attempting to sell an older home, and want to attract the eco...
Maple Garlic Roast Turkey
CENTURY 21 Select Group 4 years ago

In this fall-inspired main dish, turkey is brushed and basted with a maple-garlic butter throughout the roasting process, creating both sweet and savory flavors that harmonize into the perfect bite.

Ingredients: For the maple-garlic butter

  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • 1 stick butter, softened
  • 8 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  • ½ cup parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sage, chopped
  • ½ tablespoon thyme, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon salt ½ tsp. black pepper
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Give Your Front Porch a Fall Facelift
CENTURY 21 Select Group 4 years ago

With fall rapidly approaching, a change in seasons is the perfect excuse to redecorate your front porch. From a coat of paint to DIY doormats, these seasonal ideas are relatively simple and will give your home a fresh outlook for the new season.

 

Repaint the door.A simple fresh coat of paint can do wonders. Simply remove the hardware, prep with a primer, and get to painting! With the cooler weather, fall is the perfect time to paint. Whether it’s a bold red or a neutral brown, a newly painted...
End of Summer Road Safety
CENTURY 21 Select Group 4 years ago

 

Next to Thanksgiving and Christmas, Labor Day is one of the busiest driving days of the year. As families pack their cars and head to the beach for some last-minute summer sun, the roads can become quite busy.

 

Here’s how to make the most of your trip, and get to your destination safely and efficiently!

Prepare for the unexpected.It seems no road trip is complete without a few bumps in the road, but whether or not you do encounter any hiccups, you’ll be glad you were prepared with an emergen...
Decorate with These Fall Color Schemes
CENTURY 21 Select Group 4 years ago

Want to switch up your interior space for the fall? Consider adding a touch of color with these autumnal schemes.

 

 

 

Earth-toned living 

Varying shades of earth-toned pieces can elevate your interior without requiring you to make drastic changes. An easy way to do this is by incorporating outdoor elements like decorative leaves and branches.

 

 

Cobalt blue and red

Red may seem like an obvious fall color choice, so try pairing it with cobalt blue for an extra pop of bright color. Think...
Summer Fruit and Sour Cream Tart
CENTURY 21 Select Group 4 years ago

This fruit tart is truly a masterpiece. Sweetened sour cream pastry filling is layered underneath a bounty of fresh summer fruit, making this a dessert no one will forget.

 

Serves 6–8

Ingredients

Ready-to-bake piecrust 2 c. half-and-half 2 tsp. vanilla extract ½ c. sugar 5 egg yolks 3 tbsp. cornstarch (dissolved in 3 tbsp. of half-and-half) 1 c. sour cream 6 strawberries, sliced 2 kiwis, sliced ⅔ c. blueberries ⅔ c. raspberries ⅔ c. blackberries ⅔ c. mandarin orange slices...
Making the Most of Your Hallways
CENTURY 21 Select Group 4 years ago

Hallways are often underutilized spaces in the home. Since most of us simply use hallways as pathways to other rooms, we fail to treat them as rooms themselves. While it wouldn’t make sense to set up a couch and TV in a hallway, you have the potential to optimize this valuable space.

Mirrors

If you’re aiming to make your space feel bigger and more open, a large mirror is a wonderful asset to your hallway. Not to mention, when you’re getting ready to leave your home, you typically have to pas...
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