Holy Electric Bill!
About 30 minutes after I got my most recent electric bill from the Princeton Municipal Light Department, I saw two ...
A Lifetime of Clutter: The Paper Pile Problem
Paper clutter is, in my experience, the sneakiest kind of clutter. Clothes, you can see. Dishes pile up and you ...
5+ Stars for Higgins Energy Alternatives in Barre
We bought our last wood stove in 2008 — conveniently right before the great ice storm hit, when we were ...
Cool, Local Adult Learning Opportunities
One of the best decisions I’ve ever made was to take a class at Assabet Valley Regional Technical/Vocational School, in their Assabet ...
Join Me at the Wachusett Garden Club
If you’ve been saying you want to meet more people, or pick up a hobby, maybe the Wachusett Garden Club ...
A Lifetime of Clutter: Not Doing This to my Kids!
I’ve seen too many adult kids– –who are now in their 50s, 60s and 70s, stuck with the daunting and ...
What is Pyrrhotite and What’s Being Done About it in Massachusetts?
I’ve been following a major issue–crumbling concrete foundations in Massachusetts, for about a year now, and it’s very surprising to ...
Brookbound – A New Take on an Established Nursery in Westminster
I’ve been going to Brook Bound Nursery in Westminster since we moved in to town in 1997. Planting advice, houseplant ...
Home Decor and Antiques Consignment Shops in Central Mass
On the rare occasion that you might see me out shopping, it’s likely at one of the many home decor ...
Holiday House Tours 2025
I love holiday house tours…touring nice houses, admiring their decor and getting ideas for projects I may or may not ...
Understanding Capital Gains Tax on the Sale of Your Home
A seller client recently asked me about the impact of capital gains on their home sale proceeds. I was pretty ...
Senior Real Estate Tax Relief Programs in Central Mass
I’ve put together a list of senior real estate tax relief programs in Central Mass. There will likely be some ...