I just got my first 2010 issue of  This Old House  and came across an article about lock bumping. This sounds familiar; I'm sure I've seen a news report on this, or maybe it was one of those warnings circulated via email. Turns out, all those break-ins with no sign of forced entry are likely a result of lock bumping. It's when the theif [...]

Remember this post from December 10th? Well the Ipswich Chronicle was kind enough to make room for at least one photo and here it is! The kids from the Winthrop Preschool deserve it! They paraded down to our office on a cold winter day lead by their teachers.  It really is a valuable lesson and we are fortunate to have teachers who agree and [...]

Much to my surprise and delight we had an impromptu visit this week;  first the morning class from the Winthrop Integrated Preschool of Ipswich and then the afternoon class.  The kids, all bundled up, hiked on foot, food pantry items in hand. They paraded in and each placed their item into the donation box. We were thrilled!  Special thanks [...]

The team at Windhill Realty makes it their mission to give back to the community. You can help! Stop by our office at 55 Market Street, Ipswich, MA Suite 102, corner opposite The Institution for Savings and donate non-perishable food items for the Ipswich Food Pantry. Pantry hours are very limited so we serve as a drop-off location Monday [...]

Duraflame Stax Logs Six-log case: $20 WHAT THEY'RE MADE OF - Sawdust and agricultural waste, such as ground nutshells, bound together by natural wax and by-products of food processing. BURN TIME - About 3.5 hours per bundle of three [...]

My December issue of "This Old House" arrived and with Thanksgiving festivities about to begin and your guests arriving any minute now I thought you'd find this enlightening. Tip #6 gives an easy measure for safety, mainly for older fireplaces, that if it's too hot to hold your hand right above the mantle, stop using your fireplace and have [...]