Wouldn't it be nice to approach your home’s entrance with a grin instead of a grimace? Take our tips for beating a clear, safe, and stylish path to your front door.First impressions count — not just … [Read more...] about 11 Ways to Create a Welcoming Front Entrance for Under $100

This graphic says it all.Thanks,Dougdoug@makemaineyourhome.com … [Read more...] about Homeowners Net Worth Is Much Higher Than Renters

When you live in Maine, a mudroom is almost a must-have. But how many of us ignore this secondary entryway, leaving it unattended and unorganized? Fortunately, there are simple ways to transform your … [Read more...] about Mudroom Makeover: 5 Tips to Make this Space More Functional

Labor Day through Halloween is your window for preparing lawns for a lush spring.Although spring lawn care gets all the attention, fall lawn care is the make-it or break-it season for … [Read more...] about Fall Lawn Care: 4 Ways to Say G’Night For The Winter

Moving can be a daunting experience, especially when you have a boat. Whether you’re moving to Maine for the first time or simply moving from Portland to York or Camden, you’ll need to know what it … [Read more...] about Coastal Living: How to Move Your Boats and Other Watercraft

The Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University did a survey and here is 11 thru 15.Thanks,Dougdoug@makemaineyourhome.com  … [Read more...] about 15 Reasons to Own a Home – 11 thru 15

The Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University did a survey and here is 6 thru 10.  I will post 11 thru 15 next week.Thanks,Dougdoug@makemaineyourhome.com … [Read more...] about 15 Reasons to Own a Home – 6 thru 10

The Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University did a survey and here are the first 5 results of that study.  I will post 6 thru 10 next week.Thanks,Dougdoug@makemaineyourhome.com … [Read more...] about 15 Reasons to Own a Home – 1 thru 5

Imagine this scenario. You’ve hired movers to help you on moving day. Most of the hard work is done – the packing, the loading, the transporting. You arrive at your new home. Everyone goes inside, and … [Read more...] about First Things First: How to Organize Your New Home on Unloading Day

Quitclaim deeds are often used in divorce, as well as in other cases where the separate parties are well known to each other. A quitclaim deed does not offer the grantee (the person who is … [Read more...] about Quitclaim Deeds