Boston’s public transportation ranks among top in US

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Boston ranked No. 3 in a recent Transit Score ranking, largely due to the geographic reach and convenience of its Massachusetts Bay Transportation Agency. Boston’s transit system, which includes America’s first subway, experienced a 1.8 decrease in its transit score but still ranked third overall with a 72.6, while also ranking third among the the
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Tips for Creating a Gracious Guest Room

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The warmer weather always seems to bring together family and friends traveling from near and far. Is your guest room ready to do its job? When they arrive on your freshly swept doorstep, welcome them with open arms and a well-appointed space they can call their own. Beyond decorating the bedroom with your personal flair
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How to be a Better Recycler

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If you’re recycling on the regular, congrats! You’re doing your part to create a cleaner earth. However, many consumers accidentally make recycling errors that could mean their goods end up in a landfill due to contamination. Below are four tips from Republic Services to reduce recycling contamination and ensure your recycling ends up where it
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5 Steps to a Healthier Home

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Believe it or not, being healthy at home isn’t just about what’s happening in your fridge. Sure, it’s a good starting point, but there are actually many ways to create a pro-health environment throughout your home. Here are five simple ways to start. 1. Declutter the kitchen. In this case, we’re not talking about knickknacks—we’re
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How Do Property Taxes Work?

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If you’re a new or soon-to-be homeowner, you may be wondering about how property taxes work. Unlike the income tax and the sales tax you pay, the property tax is not based on how much money you earn or how much you spend. Instead, it is based solely on how much the property you own
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6 Home Maintenance Tasks You Didn’t Know You Were Forgetting

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In all likelihood, your home is the biggest investment you’ll make in your life. To protect that investment, turn to regular maintenance tasks to ensure that your home will be running efficiently for years to come. Most folks are already aware of this. But if you feel like you’re mastering your home maintenance, you may be surprised
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Two Boston-area communities make 100 richest places list

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Hot off the press, from BostonAgentMagazine.com Two Boston-area communities make 100 richest places list (Hint: Winchester Massachusetts came in at #86)   Of the top 100 richest places to live in America, two are in Massachusetts, according to a new list, which analyzed 2017 U.S. Census data. Wellesley came in at No. 31 on the
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5 Tips to Spring Clean Your Life

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The spring season not only signifies the start of rain showers, colorful flowers, and more outdoor activities, it also brings a rise in spring cleaning. Shake off the cold weather blues and revisit the simple parts of everyday life that could use a cleanup. From storing your winter essentials to cleaning up your whole family’s
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How to Prep Your Home for Vacation

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If you’re heading out of town soon, you’re likely packing and preparing. But have you given thought to the home you’re leaving behind? Here are some tips to prepare the home before leaving for vacation: Unplug appliances — Appliances continue to use energy even when the device is turned off. It is best to unplug
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