During the summer, warm weather makes it easy to make plans or find things to do. Colder temperatures certainly make our avoidance of boredom more difficult.

Check out Dwell360's infographic highlighting all the styles discussed in our recent blog series.

Let’s continue with our series by touching on a few more house styles!

With winter snowfalls just around the corner, we can’t help but remember the power packed storms that rolled through Massachusetts last year. To avoid damage to your home this year, be prepared for one of winter’s major hazards: ice dams. The icicles hanging off the sides of your home may be pretty, but they could spell out disaster.

With the holiday season nearly upon us, we turn our thoughts to those less fortunate and what we can do to make a difference.

With the crisp air of winter settling in, the temperature of the home becomes of more concern to homeowners. Thermostats will be turned up, heavy blankets taken out of storage, and firewood lit. In order to ensure safety when snuggled up indoors this winter, special attention should be paid to the chimney and fireplace to prepare for the cold season.

Enjoy access to our free Household Pests Guide.

Check out Dwell360's infographic about household pests and the dangers they can present to homeowners.

Bugs aren’t the only pests that might visit or inhabit your home; there are various other creatures that can cause problems.

There are many little pests that can be a nuisance to homeowners. To protect your home from damage, it is important to learn about their habits so that elimination can occur stress free.

Another unwelcome guest that you might find in your home is bats. While an important animal to our ecosystem, they can have no place in our homes.

Being a homeowner is a worthy investment of money, time, and energy. Crafting a house into becoming a home can be such a rewarding task. This isn’t to say, however, that there are no bumps along the way. Among many challenges, pests like termites can be an issue.

On October 3, 2015, there will be major changes implemented in residential mortgage lending that will greatly assist mortgage consumers, mortgage bankers, and REALTORS® alike.

You may have heard the term ‘septic tank’ before, but do you know what owning a septic system entails? Find the answers to many frequently asked questions below.

Check out Dwell360's infographic about solar energy including both national and local statistics.

It may be overwhelming to think of installing a solar energy system in your home, but rest assured that Massachusetts as well as federal credits, incentives, and financing options are available to help homeowners start their projects off on the right foot.

As time goes on, more and more people are becoming concerned with earth conservation and renewable energy. Sometimes it may seem overwhelming; what difference can one person or home make? Truth be told, the impact may be larger than you think.

It’s no secret that summer means beach season for many residents and tourists to Massachusetts each year.