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"This Old House" honored the Kenwick neighborhood in their 2013 Best Old-House Neighborhoods. The neighborhood is among 61 other neighborhoods across the country that boast old homes and great community features. The list splits neighborhoods into various categories, including regions, house styles, locations, people, and leisure interests. Kenwick was featured on the "Best Of..." lists for ...

With sellers hoping to get the most amount possible for their home and buyers interested in spending the least amount for a home, it’s sometimes a battle of wills when it comes to hashing out an agreed upon price. Sellers who wonder whether they’ll struggle to get a good offer should employ these strategies.

• Use a Real Estate agent. Many people forego this step, thinking that they can sell their home just as well as an agent, without having to pay a commission fee in the process. A real estate agent is a person who is schooled in the process of negotiating the price of an...

With the fourth of July holiday coming up next Wednesday, this weekend is your last chance to get your lawn and landscape in tip-top shape for those family and friend get-togethers you’re having at your house.

Besides just the obvious mowing, trimming, pruning, and raking, these are a few quick fixes that you can do in addition to your normal landscaping routines that will give your lawn a fresh, clean look. Some of these items can be completed in a few minutes, while others may take a little longer. Choose which ones best work for your time schedule to create an inviting space for your backyard barbecue and firework show.

1. Remove fallen leaves and sticks. A chipper/shredder can convert most small lawn debris to usable mulch or compost....