Mike Schwartz

Boston Solar Eclipse 2024: Best Places to Watch

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On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun.  The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk.  A total eclipse will not take place again until [...]

September 1st: “Moving Day” in Boston

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September doesn’t just mean the start of Fall.  September 1st in Boston, known as Moving Day, is when the majority of apartment leases start in and around the City.  It can be a very busy and hectic day whether you are prepared, or not.  Here are a few tips, and helpful links for your [...]

Tips for Boston Moving Day

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September 1st, otherwise known as “Moving Day” in Boston, can leave many stressed and exhausted.  Here are a few tips for a smooth moving experience:

Condo Move In’s/Out’s
If you live in a condo building, make sure all move in and move out policies are followed correctly.  Contact the condo owner or management company directly.  There may be [...]

Need a Fix for Cold and Drafty Windows and Doors?

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Boston and its suburbs are known for their rich history and historic (old) buildings. Whether you own or rent, chances are you have dealt with some form of drafty windows and doors during the cold winter months.  

Here are a few easy fixes to keep the drafts away, and to help your heating bills from rising:

1.  Apply indoor plastic insulation (easy to install on any size window with a simple blow dryer)

2.  Lock windows and exterior doors, and apply weather stripping

3.  Place an under-door seal or stopper

 

 

 

Apple Picking: Orchards Near Boston

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Right up there with the Fall tradition of leaf peeping is going apple picking in Massachusetts. Who can resist hopping on a hayride, filling a bag with a variety of fresh apples, and enjoying some delicious hot or cold apple cider and apple cider doughnuts? Fun for the entire family!

Here are a few fun farms and orchards to try:

Shelburne Farms (Stow, MA) - https://www.shelburnefarm.com/

Belkin Family Lookout Farm (S Natick, MA) - https://www.lookoutfarm.com/

Brooksby Farm (Peabody, MA) - https://brooksbyfarm.org/

Honey Pot Hill Orchards (Stow, MA) - https://www.honeypothill.com/

Cider Hill Farm (Amesbury, MA) - https://www.ciderhill.com/

Carlson Orchards (Harvard, MA) - https://carlsonorchards.com/

 

 

Need to Break Your Lease?

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There are many reasons why someone may need to “break” their apartment lease.  Generally, it is a stressful situation for everyone involved – the tenant usually would not be leaving their apartment were it not for the unforeseen circumstances, and the landlord is concerned about being able to pay their mortgage, real estate taxes and other [...]

Giving this Holiday Season

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The holiday season is a time to spend with family and friends.  It is also a time to reflect, assist those in need, and try to bring a joyous holiday to those that are less fortunate and are struggling during these hard times.  Here are a number of local organizations that are accepting donations for families, children, and men and women:
 

Greater Boston Food Bank: https://www.gbfb.org/

Cradles to Crayonshttps://www.cradlestocrayons.org/boston/

Boston ABCD: https://bostonabcd.org/service/adopt-a-family/

FamilyAid Boston: https://familyaidboston.org/donate-items/

Women's Lunch Placehttps://womenslunchplace.org

 

 

 

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