With thoughts of chill and snow vanishing in the distance, our minds turn to warm weather and what the outdoors have to offer in springtime. As such, the season makes for the perfect time to spruce up the yard. Below find our list of great local places for you to pick up anything your yard might need.

Spring is here, and with it comes many events throughout Boston and surrounding areas. Whether you’re looking for an evening of music or to sample local cuisine, the list of April events below presents a bounty of opportunity to engage citizens of any age.

With the new year very much underway, we are already looking forward to all the kitchen design trends that 2016 will bring.

The moving truck pulls away and you look at the vast sea of boxes before you; you’ve done it. You’re here in your new abode, city, and life. Unpacking all those boxes aside, how does one go about acclimating to a new environment, especially when the city around continues to bustle on?

In 2015, the average price of a single family home in Newton soared over $1.2 million!

The end of 2015 brought us many changes in residential mortgage lending. Among them, regulation rule changes to the way in which mortgage business is conducted (TRID) and the notion that the Federal Reserve would be raising key interest rates loomed as we brought 2015 to a close.

During the summer, warm weather makes it easy to make plans or find things to do. Colder temperatures certainly make our avoidance of boredom more difficult.

Check out Dwell360's infographic highlighting all the styles discussed in our recent blog series.

Let’s continue with our series by touching on a few more house styles!

With winter snowfalls just around the corner, we can’t help but remember the power packed storms that rolled through Massachusetts last year. To avoid damage to your home this year, be prepared for one of winter’s major hazards: ice dams. The icicles hanging off the sides of your home may be pretty, but they could spell out disaster.

With the holiday season nearly upon us, we turn our thoughts to those less fortunate and what we can do to make a difference.

With the crisp air of winter settling in, the temperature of the home becomes of more concern to homeowners. Thermostats will be turned up, heavy blankets taken out of storage, and firewood lit. In order to ensure safety when snuggled up indoors this winter, special attention should be paid to the chimney and fireplace to prepare for the cold season.

Enjoy access to our free Household Pests Guide.

Check out Dwell360's infographic about household pests and the dangers they can present to homeowners.

Bugs aren’t the only pests that might visit or inhabit your home; there are various other creatures that can cause problems.

There are many little pests that can be a nuisance to homeowners. To protect your home from damage, it is important to learn about their habits so that elimination can occur stress free.

Another unwelcome guest that you might find in your home is bats. While an important animal to our ecosystem, they can have no place in our homes.

Being a homeowner is a worthy investment of money, time, and energy. Crafting a house into becoming a home can be such a rewarding task. This isn’t to say, however, that there are no bumps along the way. Among many challenges, pests like termites can be an issue.

On October 3, 2015, there will be major changes implemented in residential mortgage lending that will greatly assist mortgage consumers, mortgage bankers, and REALTORS® alike.