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Using Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products
Time was, if the tiles in your building's front foyer got grimy, your super would pour some ammonia or bleach in a bucket, grab the nearest mop, and get down to business. If a drain was slow, out came the heavy-duty industrial solvents, and down the hatch. Sure, those cleaning products made everybody cough and rub their stinging eyes, but they got the job done. Read More
Update or Upgrade?
Everyone agrees that condominiums need to be painted regularly. But ask what
color should be used, and you could get as many answers as there are people living in the building.
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Montpelier, Vermont
Montpelier, Vermont is not a big place. In fact, residents proudly explain that
it is the smallest capital city in the United States. They will also patiently
point out that, although only a couple hours from French-speaking Quebec, the
name of their town is pronounced Mont-peel-yer. Just a few miles away, the twin
city of Barre (pronounced “Barry”) is the working class adjunct to the white-collar, legislative Montpelier.
These two cities are the center of Washington County and the center of “Central Vermont.”
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Braving the Elements
In real estate, as in life, first impressions are everything. It certainly holds true for condominiums. Whether it’s a high-rise or part of a community of homes, a building and the way it looks can speak volumes not only to outsiders but to the individuals and families living within its walls. That’s one of the many reasons why maintaining an attractive and functional building exterior or façade can be so important. Read More
A Breath of Clean Air
The chant is familiar: In goes the good air, out goes the bad. But just how good is the air coming into your condominium? Read More
All Decked Out
There's nothing quite like a summer's day
spent relaxing on your deck with friends. For many of us, it's like
having a small piece of paradise right outside our doors. Condominium
associations know that well-maintained and attractive decks serve as
enticements to both current and potential residents. That's why so
much time and effort goes into the care, maintenance and repair of these
amenities. Read More
Funding Major Capital Improvement Projects
Whether you live in Brookline or Boston, Cambridge or Somerville, major capital improvement projects like façade restoration, elevator refurbishment or roof replacement can be a big problem for condo, co-op and HOA boards and managers—especially if they haven't been planned or budgeted for. Read More
Don't Feed the Bears!
Ah, the return of spring and our feathered friends who make this season so
special! Time to break out another bag of seed and fill up the bird feeder as
the year-round bird population is joined by the returning migrants. Or is it?
If your condo is close to woodlands, or in less settled regions of New England, birds may not be the only thing benefiting from your generosity.
In recent years, more and more bears have been munching on seed put out for
birds, creating problems for both humans and the lumbering creatures. Adding to the problem are unlocked dumpsters, creating another source of bear food.
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Unwanted Guests
These 12- to 15-pound birds were once migratory animals, but they lost that instinct when they were employed as live decoys by hunters. In the 1930s, live decoys were outlawed and the captive geese were turned loose, multiplying exponentially ever since.
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Newport, Rhode Island
Everyone wants to talk about Newport—the people who live there, the musicians who play there, the tourists who visit there. Read More
