Cheryl Nightingale - Monarch Realty Group, LLC

YOUR COMPLETE MOVE-OUT GUIDE You can hardly wait to move into your new Bourne home. You’ve been picking out paint colors, planning how you’ll arrange your belongings, and checking out restaurants and shops in your new community. While all this planning is exciting, there’s one very important thing you need to wrap up first—your sold home! Here are some smart tips to make moving out go off without a hitch. 1) Prepare in the weeks and days before.  The more you can get done ahead of time to prepare for moving out of your sold home, the better. On moving day, all of your belongings should be packed in boxes and ready to go to your new home—Moving day is not packing day! Packing up your belongings a little each day in the weeks leading up to your move will make the process feel manageable, and you’ll also be able to put the time and care into packing your things carefully if you’re not rushing. 2) Prepare your kids for the transition.  Change can be difficult, and this

TAKING CARE OF YOUR BOURNE LAWN WITHOUT WASTING RESOURCES Whether you have a small yard in Cataumet or an acre of land in Pocasset, you want to keep your lawn looking and feeling lush—so how do you do this without breaking the bank? Your lawn can stay green and healthy all season long with these simple budget-friendly tips. 1) Don’t water your lawn.  This might go against what you’re thinking, but it will only die if your area is experiencing a drought. If your homeowner’s agreement requires you to water your lawn—water only when you see signs of drought stress—the grass bending or drooping at the top. If you see this, it’s time to water. 2) Use sprinkler systems efficiently.  Most sprinkler systems have smart timers to adjust the watering time and frequency. To maximize the system’s value, you’ll also want to adjust the flow rate and spray patterns so that you’re not wasting water from overspray. 3) Collect rainwater with rain barrels.  You may be able to purchase

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