When You Need to Paint the House (Sponsored)

Everything you need to know about painting your house: stripping, powerwashing, fixing damaged wood and choosing paint colors. Sponsored by Home Depot.

It’s that time of year again and you’re outside, enjoying your yard. Then you start nosing around—maybe you’re inspecting your plants, or reviewing the condition of your lawn or setting up your sprinklers—and before you know it, reality hits. You need to paint the house.   A daunting task. An expensive task. A necessary task—because it's not just about how your house looks, it's about your home's value. Neglect is not an option. Take heart, however. Information and resources have never been more easily available to help you through this project. Know Your Options Your options are to either hire a contractor or paint it yourself. Hiring a contractor is an expensive option, but if it's in your budget and you do the necessary research to …

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FOR SALE: New Construction Home on Warren Road

This pre-construction home on Warren Road, with views of Learned Pond, is priced at $489,900.

Just listed is a waterfront pre-construction home on Warren Road at $489,900. Buy now and builder will cover your closing costs, cites NewEnglandMoves.com. Still time to customize, too. "Sit back and enjoy Learned Pond from the comfort of your brand new 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath Colonial with level front yard, driveway and full walk out basement with potential for expansion," reads the NewEnglandMoves.com listing. Located in the popular Warren-Oaks neighborhood, the home is near both McCarthy Elementary and Fuller Middle school. Sitting on a 0.3 acre lot, the 133 Warren Road home is about 2,100 square feet.  

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VIDEO: Old Conn Path Ranch For Sale

Realtor Kathy Kessel has listed a 1,800 square foot home at 1000 Old Conn Path for sale.

Realtor Kathy Kessel has listed a home at 1000 Old Conn Path for sale. "Move right into this beautiful 1800-plus sq ft ranch. Many updates include: refinished hardwood floors, windows, carpets, paint ... master bedroom extension, gas fireplace, bulkhead, pool liner & filter. Shiny hardwood floors throughout. Kitchen & eating area open nicely to the fireplaced living room. Added bonus family room in the finished basement with a beautiful brick bar. The fenced in backyard has a lovely pool and play area." The home has views of Saxonville Beach across the street. For a viewing contact her at 781-237-8181 or kathy@benoitmiznersimon.com

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FOR SALE: Tour This Mid-Century Cape Home Sunday

The Higgins Road home was put on the market this week for $329,900.

Built in 1946, the cape at 72 Higgins Road has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and more than 1,500 square feet. The home has undergone extensive structural renovations, like a new roof, gutters, electrical system and windows. The eat-in kitchen has also been updated with granite countertops. Throughout the house there are archictectural details like arched doorways and wainscoting, and there is hardwood flooring in the dining room. The property is a half an acre, and there is a large deck on the back of the house. The house is surrounded by mature trees and a stone retaining wall. The home was just put on the market this week. It was listed by Kathy Foran of Realty Executives Boston West at $329,900. An open house is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. …

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FOR SALE: Singletary Lane Colonial with Water Views

The 4 bedroom, 5 bath home is listed at $939,000.

The colonial at 200 Singletary Lane is a private 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom home built in 1937 over 5,400 square feet of living space. Characteristic of its era, there are 2 sets of staircases and a butler's pantry. But despite its size and age, the home retains the charm and airiness of a cottage. The kitchen has been completely updated with a modern island, tile floor and stainless steel appliances. There are 3 fireplaces in the home, including a gas fireplace in the family room. The master suite features a dressing room. The home is sited on an acre and a quarter that is set back on a private road. There is an inground pool and bluestone patio. On the market for less than a week, the home is listed at $939,000. The listing agent is Christine…

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FOR SALE: Remodeled Ranch Could Be Your New Home

The contemporary style home features cathedral ceilings and skylights and 1,600 square feet of space.

Built in 1997, the ranch at 10 Hardy St. is contemporary in feel, with cathedral ceilings and skylights. The home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms with a full basement. The updates are extensive, indoors and out, with new hardwood floors, marble and tile, landscaping and heating/cooling systems. The 1,600 square foot home sits on nearly a quarter of an acre. The backyard is fenced in and includes a shed. The property has only been on the market for a few days and is listed at $370,125. For more information, including additional photos, see the detailed listing at New England Moves.

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FOR SALE: North Framingham Custom Contemporary at $639,000

The 1980's home features passive solar design.

This 241 Winch St. is a one of a kind home. It features an open floor plan and abundant woodwork throughout. It was planned according to the principles of passive solar design, and thus takes advantage of the sun to reduce heating/cooling costs. The home is 3,000 square feet and has 4-bedrooms, 4-bathrooms and an updated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The 2 story family room features clerestory windows and one of the home's 2 fireplaces. The lot is an acre and a quarter, and is surrounded by woods. The home has been on the market since May, and is listed for $639,900. For more details and photos, see the complete listing at New England Moves.

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FOR SALE: 1974 Contemporary Home Near Framingham Country Club

This home has abundant open spaces, perfect for parties.

This contemporary home, at 777 Salem End Rd., is a nearly 6,000 square feet, with huge public rooms, each with a fireplace and lots of windows that overlook more than 2.5 acres of land. The home has 13 rooms, 4 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. The kitchen has double ovens and a 7-burner cooktop. On the market since August, the home is listed for $649,900. See the complete listing at New England Moves.

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FOR SALE: Saltbox Colonial in Wayside Woods Listed at $570,000

This Framingham home features a four-season porch and landscaped grounds.

The saltbox Colonial at 17 Dartmouth Dr. has been on the market since April. Listed at $570,000, the home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms over 2,600 square feet. The kitchen is updated, with granite countertops and maple cabinets, and the great room has a floor to cathedral-ceiling brick fireplace. The home was built in 1980 on a one acre lot. The complete listing can be viewed at New England Moves.

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FOR SALE: Colonial With Au Pair Apartment

If you had acted sooner, you could have hung your stockings from one of three fireplaces in this 97-year-old Colonial.

This 129 Pleasant St. home was built in 1915 on more than one and a half acres. The home has 4.249 square feet of living space with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It also retains some unique features like a butler's pantry and sleeping porches. The property has been on the market since September, and is currently listed at $595,000. See the complete listing including a virtual tour at New England Moves.

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