Fall is a great time to get outside and enjoy the cool, dry weather. Sunday evening was perfect for a walk, so we ventured out to MDC Reservoir #6 on Route 44 in West Hartford. There are miles and miles of well maintained trails for walking, hiking, and biking on MDC land right in the middle of Greater Hartford. We stayed close to the reservoir since it was getting dark, but will definitely be out
Happy Day! We now have our very own Rita’s shop here in West Hartford. For those not familiar with their unique line of Ice, Custard, and Happiness, they have the most delicious soft-serve ice cream around. They also combine the custard and ice to form a variety of cool and creative treats. I’m completely addicted to their custard and have traveled the region to sample their fare. It had previously only been available at a
Kyle and I are selling the condo that we own in West Hartford. It’s a desirable second floor, end unit located in the Colonial Village complex. The 660 square foot one bedroom, one bath, ranch-style layout offers neutral colors, an open floor plan, and great closet space. The kitchen and bath have been updated. There is storage space in the basement and laundry in the building. One dedicated parking spot comes with the unit and
You’re ready to sell your house and you’ve met with your agent to go over their pricing recommendation and marketing plan. The agent feels your house would be competitive in the market if it was priced anywhere between $290,000 and $300,000. So what do you choose as a listing price? There are lots of options, but the most popular choices in this situation would most likely be $299,000 or $299,900 or $300,000. One aspect of
I saw this structure while driving on Interstate 91. It’s most likely not a tiny house since the Jamaica Cottage Shop doesn’t claim to make them. But it did get me thinking about the idea again. A couple years ago I saw my first photo feature on so-called tiny houses. For those not familiar with the concept, a tiny house tries to pack all the essential features of a dwelling into a very small structure.