6 Ways to Save Electricity and Lower Your Power Bills This Winter

Home Ownership

November through March in the Lewiston-Auburn area is a true “winter wonderland,” but it also is the season when homeowners must turn up the heat. And you know what that means: higher heating and electricity bills. But guess what? By using good old-fashioned Maine...

6 DIY House Interior Updates to Spruce Up Your Home

Home Ownership

It’s a pretty cool concept—one that benefits you enormously. If you own a typical house in Maine, the value of your house has risen dramatically since the pandemic began. And by tackling a few DIY house interior updates, you can single-handedly enhance the market...

5 Great Halloween Events Coming to the Lewiston-Auburn Area!

Autumn, Holidays, Living in Lewiston-Auburn

Here in Lewiston-Auburn, we get The Halloween Spirit early and pride ourselves on all the amazingly spook-tacular Halloween events we offer! Last year was a challenge in that regard, but we’re bouncing back with a vengeance this year! So grab your costume … grab your...

Best Shops & Stores in Lewiston-Auburn for Fall Home Décor

Autumn, Living in Lewiston-Auburn

Can you imagine anything cozier than autumn in Lewiston-Auburn? It’s the time for delicious mugs of steaming hot cider … the aroma of candles and pumpkin pie throughout your house … and gorgeous New England foliage outside. It’s also when you can enhance your home’s...

5 Fun-Filled “Fall Fests” Coming to Southern Maine!

Autumn, Living in Lewiston-Auburn

Is there anything more vibrant and amazing than classic fall fests in southern Maine?  The crisp autumn air … the delicious aroma of fresh, hot cider … the resplendent New England foliage all around. So many things to do; so many unforgettable memories-in-the-making....

5 Great New Businesses—5 Great New Reasons to Shop Local!

Living in Lewiston-Auburn

The jury has come back and “Shop Local” is GUILTY.  Guilty of bringing great-paying jobs to Lewiston-Auburn … guilty of supporting exciting new businesses and older ones that are the lifeblood of local economic vitality … guilty of enhancing our local community in...

Back-to-School Success: How to Prepare Your Kids and Home

Living in Lewiston-Auburn

Back in the day, Back to School was a hilarious movie starring Rodney Dangerfield. But these days—especially during the time of COVID—achieving back-to-school success requires a bit more seriousness and focused planning. Let’s take a few minutes to see how you can...

Enjoy Big Summer Fun at These 5 Local Parks!

Living in Lewiston-Auburn, Summer

There’s something magical about visiting one of Maine’s parks. Where else can you enjoy such unforgettable summer fun while also connecting with so much of the beautiful natural world? While folks come from every corner of the world to enjoy our 32 state parks, we in...

5 Amazing Plants That Keep Pests Away

Home Ownership

So you’ve purchased your incredible dream home in Maine, and now you want to enjoy your beautiful lawn, garden, or deck. There’s just one issue: Pests might want to enjoy them, too! So how can you BEAUTIFY your lawn, garden, and deck … as you keep pests away? The...

5 Great Lewiston-Auburn Restaurants to Support as We Reopen

Living in Lewiston-Auburn

As we slowly but surely put the pandemic in the rearview mirror, it’s more crucial than ever that we support our great Lewiston-Auburn restaurants and other local businesses. It’s no secret that the pandemic has been devastating to central and southern Maine...

The “No Worries” Way to Sell Your First House

Selling

Okay, so you’ve seen the amazing articles … heard the news flashes … and read about the phenomenon all over the Internet. And it all points to one HUGE story: The home seller’s market in Maine is red-hot!  But if you’re a first-time home seller, all the mega-benefits...

For Father’s Day: 4 Living Spaces Dad Wants In or Near His House

Holidays

Okay, let’s fess up. Sometimes it’s tough to think of a really SPECIAL gift for Father’s Day, right? You’ve done tools … or golf clubs … or that “World’s Greatest Dad” T-shirt. And those are all great, but how can you take things to the next level of gift-giving? ...