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Open house at Hubbardston, MA 01452

Gibbs Realty — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:35:30 +0000

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Spacious end unit with 2 car garage in 55+ community. Your MB located on the main level, has a f/ bath and walk in closet. Gas Fireplaced LR has hardwood flooring and cathedral ceiling. Entertain in your 3 season porch which overlooks a beautiful lawn surrounded by woods. There is a large bedroom on the second floor with it’s own bathroom and walk in closet. The up stairs loft area overlooks the living room and would be perfect for a home office.

Open house at Paxton, MA 01612

Gibbs Realty — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:35:26 +0000

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Rare resale in one of Paxton’s most charming nghbds – Looking for single level living? Here it is 3BR/3FBth Ranch – beautiful entry w/true wainscotting, spacious LR w/raised brick hearth FP overlooking your private yard, DR & FR with brick front FP – all with hdwds – easily accessible to EIK. Bonus fin LL w/FP, FBth, laundry room, full size windows & walk out for easy access to outdoor living! This home is sure to shine once again with your imagination and custom updates. Welcome Home!

Open house at Worcester, MA 01603

Gibbs Realty — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:35:23 +0000

This brick front Cape on tree-lined street offers a spacious LR with woodstove for cozy nights, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Full Bath and Eat-In Kitchen on the first floor. Bonus 3BR and Full Bath on upper level ideal for bedroom use, guestroom or office. Updates include younger roof, replacement windows for your convenience and walk out basement via the 1-car oversized garage. Set on a .25+ corner lot in an established neighborhood is just a short walk to Coes Pond!

Open house at Rutland, MA 01543

Gibbs Realty — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:35:20 +0000

New Price! Ready Now – Quick Close Possible – New construction in cul-de-sac neighborhoood setting qualtiy C&S Builders home includes upgrades – Central Air & Granite counters in Kitchen. Open floor plan LR w/gas FP, DR w/hardwoods, KIT w/s/s dishwasher & microrangehood, 1st Flr Laundry in HBth. Second floor offers 3BR – MBR w/walk-in closet & MBth, 2 spacious BRs and FBth. All set in established neighborhood of larger homes – Welcome Home!

Smoke Detector Safety

Gibbs Realty — Sun, 13 May 2012 11:01:55 +0000

Smoke detectors save lives. Many people may be lulled into a false sense of security thinking they have smoke detectors in their home. Smoke detectors that are not installed or maintained properly are not safe. Here are a few tips on what you need to know about buying, installing, and maintaining your smoke detectors:

What should I buy?

The National Burn Institute recommends only buying smoke alarms tested by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). You will also want to make sure the smoke detector has a battery backup. Smoke detectors that don’t work in a power outage are no good. Consider buying a combination smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector, they may be more expensive, but well worth the money.

There are two main types of smoke alarms, which are categorized by the type of smoke detection sensor used in the alarm. They are ionization and photoelectric.

Ionization smoke detectors

Ionization detectors respond quickly to flaming fires with smaller combustion particles. They contain a chamber with two plates that generate a small, continuous electric current. When smoke enters the ionization chamber, the smoke particles disrupt the current flow, which triggers the alarm.

Photoelectric smoke detectors

Photoelectric detectors respond more quickly to smoldering fires. They use a light beam and light receptor. When smoke is present between the light and receptor, the photocell sensor triggers the alarm.

Combination smoke detectors

The best smoke alarms can sense both types of fires (flaming and smoldering). For the highest degree of safety and preparedness, there are combination smoke alarms also that combine ionization and photoelectric detectors into one unit, called dual sensor smoke alarms.

Check with your local fire department to see what kind of detector they recommend.

Installation and Maintenance

Smoke detectors should be installed on each floor, outside of every bedroom and sleeping area and near any air vents. Detectors should also be installed high on walls or on ceilings because smoke rises. Avoid installing detectors near windows, doors or where there are openings where smoke can escape.

Check with your local fire department for specific regulations on the placement of detectors.

Smoke detectors have a lifespan of about seven to 10 years, and it’s important to replace old detectors according to the model’s recommendations. Test your alarm’s batteries monthly and remember to replace all batteries at least once a year. Clean and vacuum the grill of your detector to get rid of dust and debris. Other maintenance includes a monthly testing of the alarm and cleaning with a vacuum hose about once every month.

Single-Family – Rutland, MA 01543 now has a new price!

Gibbs Realty — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:00:27 +0000

Soaring Ceilings, Stunning Details, Custom Built-Ins, Cherry Hardwoods, Dual Staircases, Gourmet KIT w/Granite Counters, Cherry Cabs & Premiere S/S Appliances – just the beginning of ALL the features in this Builders Home! This home blends privacy, on 2+ acres, w/an established nghbd, giving you the best of both worlds. Ample living space for all, inside & out, farmer’s porch, rear decks, patio, inground pool, custom walkways & outdoor BBQ, 3-car garage – simply a must see!

This is a Colonial style home and features 11 total rooms, 4 full baths, 1 half bath, 4 bedrooms, 2.08 Acres, and is currently available for $559,900.