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ALL IN THE APP: Can a phone app accurately tell you how much your house is worth? F5 GARDEN NOTES, F4 IN THE GARDEN WITH LEE REICH: Out-of-season vegetables can be ‘forced’ to grow, F4 ANTIQUES & COLLECTING: Grapevine pitcher is perfect fall décor, F6 WMASS DEEDS, F7 MORTGAGE RATES: 30year rate hits 7.31%, F7 PROJECT OF THE WEEK: Curio table boasts clever design, F10

This DIY tile is all over social media — but is it really that easy?

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Jamie Killin applies peel-and-stick tile in the guest shower of her home. (MICHAEL DUERINCKX / THE WASHINGTON POST)

Peel and stick

This DIY tile is all over social media — but is it really that easy?

By Jamie Killin

The Washington Post

If you’ve found yourself on the DIY home improvement side of TikTok, you’ve probably seen influencers touting peel-and-stick tiles as an easy, inexpensive, renter-friendly way to spruce up floors, backsplashes, accent walls and even showers — no contractor required. But is it really that simple? I decided to find out.

The shower in my guest bathroom made the perfect target — the tile wasn’t to my taste, but the bathroom is rarely used, so I didn’t want to spend a lot of money upgrading it. Before embarking on my peel-and-stick mission, I spoke with experts to get their best advice. Here’s their guidance, coupled with my own experience.

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Select the right tile Choosing a peel-and-stick tile for a spot such as a backsplash or accent wall, which

“There’s tons of products.

You can go on Amazon and it’s going to pull up 300 different peel-and-stick tile options, so you have to look at the description of each tile and make sure it’s truly waterproof.” Look for a product whose description clearly

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Garden program Berkshire Botanical Garden presents “Understanding Woody Plants” Oct. 3 to 24, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Taught by Jenna O’Brien, this four-session course will focus on the bones of the garden with a survey of ornamental woody plants for residential landscape design. It will cover ornamental shrubs, small flowering trees, shade trees, and broadleaf and needle evergreens. Students will become familiar with the many garden-worthy woody plants that thrive in Zone 5. The course covers plant identification, selection, siting, cultivation, and possible design uses. Students should dress for outdoor field study. All students participating in this class as part of the Horticulture Certificate Program are required to complete a final project.

Cost is $215 members, $240 nonmembers.

To register or for more information, visit berkshire botanical.org. Berkshire Botanical Garden is located at 5 W. Stockbridge Road.

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Club meeting The Wilbraham Garden Club’s first meeting of the 2023-24 year will be held Oct. 5 at St. Cecelia Parish Center on Main Street.

A luncheon will be served at noon. The speaker for the day will be Jen Angle, the owner of Wood & Word Blooms of Connecticut, who will demonstrate various painting techniques on wood flowers. She will share how wood flowers are painted, stemmed, and arranged into bouquets for weddings, or made into arrangements for special occasions.

Bring a prospective new member; there is no guest fee for this meeting.

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Lee Reich | In The Garden

Out-of-season vegetables can be ‘forced’ to grow

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AVE YOU EVER heard of petunias being grown as perennials? A gardener recently recounted to me how she dug up a petunia plant last fall, kept it blooming indoors through the winter, planted it out again this past summer (still blooming), and plans to bring it in again this winter. What gardeners will do to preserve a bit of summer’s garden!

In midwinter, sunny window space is at a premium, best devoted to a few flowers and perhaps pots of basil, chives, and rosemary. Is there anything (besides mushrooms) that can be grown in little light? Or even no light? The answer is “yes” and the plants are vegetables, or at least certain vegetables.

Old English gardening books mention vegetable “forcing,” which means growing vegetables out of season. Certain vegetables are best forced in the dark. These are leafy vegetables which, when grown in the light, have flavors that are just too robust, usually sour or bitter. But grown in the dark, these vegetables take on a delicate flavor and tender succulence.

Rhubarb, seakale, and Belgian endive all make thick storage roots when grown outdoors. If pieces of their roots are dug up and potted, they will resprout shoots even in the dark. Plants grown in the dark

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rely on their energy reserves for sustenance so their harvest period will, consequently, be limited.

A couple of years are needed before perennials like rhubarb and seakale develop sturdy enough root systems to sacrifice a part thereof for forcing.

A rhubarb planting that is getting old, and needs division, provides an ideal opportunity to garner a few pieces of root Seakale is one of many vegetables whose flavor is improved for repotting. when it is “forced” in the dark. (LEE REICH PHOTO) Seakale is a popular forcing vegetable in England. When new potting soil, or anything Dandelion is a closely-relatproperly grown, it tastes some- else that will provide moisture ed plant that can be treated what like hazelnuts, with only and aeration for the roots. similarly.

Forced shoots are susceptible With an adequate supply a slight bitterness. (Seakale is not to be confused with “seak- to rotting because of their of roots, some can be potted ale beet” of English gardening succulence; hence, aeration and left outside or in a garage, books, which is the Queen’s of the growing medium is where the cold will delay their especially important. After growth. A few at a time can be English for our Swiss chard.) potting, either place the pots brought indoors, as needed, Belgian endives, those or boxes in darkness or cover for forcing. How fast they grow torpedo-shaped, pale-green leafy heads that sell for a small the root crowns with inverted indoors will depend directly fortune in grocery stores, flower pots. the temperature at which they are grown as annuals. Seeds Almost any vegetable whose are forced. By staggering their should have been sown in flavor is improved by blanchgrowth, you can have a supply of fresh, albeit pale, greens early summer in order to make ing in the dark can be forced roots large enough by now for indoors. Others might include through the winter. Without cardoon, a perennial that even a sunny window! forcing.

Vegetables forced in the dark tastes like artichoke, and finnAny gardening questions? are sustained by the energy occhio, a celery-like plant with Email them to me at garden@ already stored in their roots. a taste of anise. Curly endive leereich.com and I’ll try anTherefore, the potting soil usually is blanched right out in swering them directly or in this needs to supply only moisture the garden, but the plants can column. Come visit my garden be lifted and forced indoors. at leereich.com/blog. and air to the roots. And because of their limited tenure in the pots, the root pieces can be set close to each other.

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Can an app tell you what a house is worth? for on-market homes.”

That means when a home sells, the estimate will be within 2.10 percent half the time.

Zillow says its median error rate is 2.4 percent.

“We’re really transparent about it. If you’ve got questions about the accuracy of the Zestimate in your

particular metro area, you can go online, you can see what it is,” Pendleton said. In Washington, for example, the median error rate is 1.66 percent. Zillow’s website shows data for more than 15,000 Washington homes on the market. It notes 85 percent of Washington homes sell within 5 percent of the sales price

and more than 96 percent sell within 10 percent of the estimate.

Off-the-market figures are less precise. Zillow pins its accuracy at 7.49 percent nationally. Redfin reports 6.33 percent.

Real estate agents say there’s one key piece missing.

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Amanda Pendleton said of the Zestimate tool. “It pulls The numbers pop up so eas- in millions of data points. It’s ily. Plug in an address. Click a mostly public records about mouse. your home. It’s data that we For homeowners, online receive from the MLS about home value estimates provide recent home sales that could quick comfort. For house be comparable to yours. And shoppers, they can be dauntthen also updates from the ing news. The options are homeowners themselves.” varied and so, too, can be the Realtor.com, meanwhile, estimates. offers three estimates from With 97 percent of home third-party providers geared buyers using the internet as for different industry segpart of their search, according ments. to the National Association “No valuation model is of Realtors, online estimates 100 percent accurate, so have become vital tools for rather than rely on one single buyers and sellers. For milmodel, we offer estimates lions of Americans, they offer from three to show a more an instantaneous valuation of complete picture,” said Sara their largest financial asset.

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Grapevine pitcher is perfect fall décor

ALL IS TRADITIONally a time for harvest, and grapes are one of the fruits frequently picked in early October.

Since they were cultivated (and made into wine) during the Neolithic era, grapes have been granted many symbolic meanings, from power and divinity to life and health, hospitality, sacrifice, celebration and indulgence.

No matter what they might represent, grapes are something good to eat or a source for a tasty drink, so it’s no wonder they often appear in decorative arts, especially tableware.

This glass pitcher, decorated with gilt and colorful enameled grapevines, was probably made as a decorative piece. It sold for $1,140 at a Morphy auction. It was made about 1895 by Moser, one of the most famous Bohemian glassmakers of the 19th and 20th centuries; the company is still active today in the Czech Republic. Ludwig Moser, who founded the company about 1857, started work as a glass engraver.

His company is best known for its enameled glass, and this pitcher is an excellent example. But underneath the enamel, the glass has a coloring called Rubina Verde, shaded red and green.

be identical to me, and I haven’t been able to find it anywhere.

CURRENT PRICES Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the United States. Prices vary in different locations because of local economic conditions.

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That is an interesting question; you don’t often see a complete set of dishes with marks from different makers.

The J.P.L. mark was used in Limoges, France, from the late 1800s to about 1932.

It is unlikely that Ceramic Art and Limoges made the same pattern, but they did have something in common: They both made blanks to be decorated at other factories or by hobbyists at home.

This may be the case for your coffee set. Professional decorators would sign the pieces they painted, usually with their initials. If yours aren’t signed, they may have been decorated by an amateur, making your set truly one of a kind.

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tor of my late husband’s estate and would like to know which of your books would be helpful in obtaining a price for his Beatles records and other memorabilia collection.

If you know where in your library I can get specific information about them, I will gladly add those references to my cart. In truth, I would like to hire a Beatles expert to appraise the materials for sale. If you know of someone in the North Carolina area (do I have a question on not want to drive far with this coffee set, which beall the materials onboard) longed to my grandmother and you are allowed to (born 1884). She collected give me the information, I many things! I am conwould appreciate it. fused because this set has four larger serving pieces Beatlemania is still (coffee pourer, creamer, going strong with collecsugar and ?). All of these tors. Prices can vary greatly items have the Ceramic depending on the item, its Art mark (per your guide, condition and whether it is says Belleek, 1906-1924). signed. An album signed by The set also has six cups all four band members can and saucers, which are sell for thousands of dollars; marked “J.P.L France” an unsigned mass-produced (Again, per your guide, poster can sell for less than 1842-1898). The pattern $20; a set of nodder dolls in of all, however, appears to good condition can sell for

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Do you prefer green or red grapes? This antique Moser pitcher is decorated with enameled grapevines on shaded red-togreen glass. (COWLES SYNDICATE INC.)

hundreds of dollars.

We don’t have specific resources for Beatles memorabilia, but there is a Beatles section in the Kovel’s Price Guide. The 2023 edition is our most recent. Check the Buy/Sell Guides on Kovels. com; we have one for celebrity memorabilia.

We recommend finding a dealer or auctioneer who will take the entire collection, if you can; that will get you the best price. Look for an antique or consignment shop or auction house in your area that specializes in pop culture or celebrity memorabilia. A record store may be helpful. So would fan clubs, collectors’ clubs, or fan magazines. We do not know of any specialists in North Carolina, but there is a Beatles festival there called FabFest (https://fabfest charlotte.org) that may have resources.

TIP: If you have valuable old glass, you should keep

it in a safe environment. It should be stored or displayed where there is some air movement to dry off the surface. Glass bottles and containers should be stored with the lids and stoppers open.

Terry Kovel and Kim Kovel answer readers’ questions sent to the column. Send a letter with one question describing the size, material (glass, pottery) and what you know about the item. Include only two pictures, the object and a closeup of any marks or damage. Be sure your name and return address are included. By sending a question, you give full permission for use in any Kovel product. Names, addresses or email addresses will not be published. Questions that are answered will appear in Kovels Publications. Write to Kovels, The Republican, King Features Syndicate, 628 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL 32803 or email us at collectorsgallery@kovels. com.

Porcelain, basket, figural, woven exterior texture, chicken perched on rim, child standing at side, Continental, early 20th century, 11 x 10 inches, pair, $50.

Toy, tractor, John Deere, Model 730, diesel, green, box, collector’s coin, Precision Classics, 6 x 9 inches, $60.

Print, Moss, P. Buckley, Pigtails and Cattails, two girls with braided hair sitting on ladder, black cats, flower baskets, lithograph, 12 x 15 inches, $90.

Furniture, footstool, Renaissance Revival style, oak, needlepoint seat, leafy scrolls and flowers, turned H-stretcher base, early 20th century, 16 x 24 x 17 inches, $130.

Purse, mesh, multicolor flowers, blue and white ground, zigzag fringe, orange enamel frame, chain strap, marked, Whiting & Davis, 12 x 5 inches, $155.

Silver plate, tray, calling card, two applied birds and leafy branch around rim, stamped texture, gold leaf, Victorian, 10 x 14 x 7 inches, $230.

Bradley & Hubbard, lamp, green slag glass shade, six panes, filigree trim, ribbed column, six-petal base, brown patina, c. 1930, 22 x 18 1/2 inches, $420.

Textile, panel, plaid, red, tan, cream ground, wool, cotton, rayon, Maria Kipp, c.

1955, 61 x 22 1/2 inches, pair, $630.

Store, sign, soda fountain, Bon Bons, gold leaf lettering, black ground, reverse painted, wood frame, Long Island, N.Y., 9 x 40 inches, $1,260.

Window, leaded, bull’s eyes, oak frame, 1800s, 32 x 19 inches, two pairs, $1,510.

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30-year US mortgage rate hits 7.31% Highest level in almost 23 years

By ALEX VEIGA

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LOS ANGELES — Home loan

borrowing costs climbed again last week, pushing the average long-term U.S. mortgage rate to its highest level in nearly 23 years, another blow to prospective homebuyers facing an increasingly unaffordable housing market.

The average rate on the benchmark 30-year home loan rose to 7.31%, from 7.19% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.70%.

Borrowing costs on 15year fixed-rate mortgages, popular with homeowners refinancing their home loan, also increased. The average rate rose to 6.72% from 6.54% last week. A year ago, it averaged 5.96%, Freddie Mac said.

“The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has hit the highest level since the year 2000,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist.

“However, unlike the turn of the millennium, house prices today are rising alongside mortgage rates, primarily due to low inventory. These headwinds are causing both buyers and sellers to hold out for better circumstances.”

High rates can add hundreds of dollars a month in costs for borrowers, limiting how much they can afford in a market already out of reach for many Americans. They also discourage homeowners who locked in rock-bottom rates two years ago from selling. The average rate on a 30-year mortgage is now more than double what it was two years ago, when it was just 3.01%.

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AGAWAM Dawn Lynn Guerriero to Jessica Lynn Mitchell, Colin James Ashley, David Mitchell and Cory Schumann, 387 Southwick St., $400,000.

Eric Bradley Charest, Eric B. Charest and Charity Charest to Alisis Pena, 159-165 Elm St., $473,500.

Hedge Hog Industries Corp., to Heesun Kim and Kyunghee Koh, 13-15 Mark Drive, $620,000.

Heesun Kim to Hesu Realty LLC, 5D Castle Hills Road, $310,000.

Ivan Hrytskevich and Halina Hrytskevich to Vadzim Hrytskevich and Viktoriya Hrytskevich, 976 Main St., $410,000.

James J. Graham, representative, and Louise A. Graham, estate, to Bethany A. Tangredi, 11 Ash Lane, Unit 11, $265,000.

Steven M. Desmond, Amy D. Desmond, Daniel M. Desmond, Timothy B. Desmond and Jan M. Sapelli to Matthew Patterson and Charlotte Ljustina, 414 S Westfield St., $235,000.

AMHERST Srinivasa Guntupalli and Annapurna Panguluri to Tara M. Mandalaywala, trustee, and Mandalaywala Revocable Trust, 37 Autumn Lane, $425,000.

Jonathan Slater and Olga Aponte-Slater to Fresh Breeze LLC, 30 Boltwood Walk, $100.

Robin Oakes to Timothy Shea and Courtney Shea, 26 Hop Brook Road, $650,000.

ASHFIELD Dennis W. Mimitz and Wendy L. Mimitz to Jena R. Duncan and Noemi R. Lasalandra, 359 March Road, $395,000.

M&G Property Group LLC, to Marilyn Champagne, 17 Sunny Crest Lane, $600,000.

to Lauren J. Friel and Brian G. Militana, 818 Main Road, $418,000.

Agnieszka I. Fortuna, Agnieszka I. Tluczek and Miroslaw Fortuna to Samantha Gonzalez, 54 Royalton St., $240,000.

Marilyn Champagne to Marilyn L. Champagne, trustee, and Marilyn L. Champagne Revocable Trust, 17 Sunny Crest Lane, $100.

Bessie A. Nicodemus to Scott Family Properties LLC, 141-147 Syrek St., $200,000.

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Felix A. Ramos to Iesha Ramos, 111 Reed St., $290,000.

Fernando J. Lucio to Pah Properties LLC, 7 Kimball St., $140,000.

Gary S. Lambert and Theresa M. Ding Lu and Jun Li to Jay Mann, 111 Lambert to Pah Properties LLC, Daniel Shays Highway, $481,000.

221 East St., $110,000.

M&G Land Development LLC, to Hogan Family Trust, trustee of, and Geoffrey A. Zielenski and Kristie Kathleen Robert, trustee, to Liam L. Zielenski, 102 Munsell St., David Burke and Anna Catherine $590,000.

Pacheco, 109 Edgewood Ave., $261,000.

BERNARDSTON Derrell W. Stratford and Eva Lee Stratford to Frederick D. Rowe III, and Leanne M. Rowe, 31 Deane Road. $281,000.

BRIMFIELD Lorene M. Skaza, representative, and Yvonne M. Walch, estate, to Tyler R. Bradway, 138 Old Palmer Road, $280,000.

Peter McQueen and Sandra Ortega to TZP Ventures LLC, 50 Dix Hill Road, $480,000.

BUCKLAND Charles F. King, trustee of the Charles F. King Living Trust, to Abdallah Iskandar and Ashley S. Shey, 45 ½ School St., $254,900.

CHESTER Neil Connors to Kelly Sikand, 0 Lynes Road, $21,500.

Jay K. Conklin to Kyle Claire EngelCHESTERFIELD man and Brian Eric Westrick. 198 Steady Lane. $476,500.

Karen Militana and Gary Militana

Daniel L. Maloney and Marie Maloney, individually and as personal representatives of the Estate of Thomas J. Maloney, to Isabella R. Maloney Deherdt, trustee of the Bear River Nominee Realty Trust, 1 S. Catamount Hill Road, $150,000.

CHICOPEE

David J. Popowich and Clare K. Popowich to Lukasz M. Jacek and Klaudia M. Jacek, Azalea Way, $107,000.

David A. Tetreault, Barbara J. Tetreault and Barbara J. Rochon to David W. Kann, 16 Keith Ave., $550,000.

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Lisa Munoz and Leighann Novotney to William Mantzios and Chelsea Mantzios, 9 Post Road, $440,000.

Michael J. Murphy, representative, Paul R. Bebo, estate, and Paul Bebo, estate, to Monica J. Marcil, Aisha A. Minto, Tasondra R. Jardine and Jennifer Lee Oyola, 244-246-248 Montgomery St., $365,500.

Thomas R. Kobak, representative, Barbara J. Kobak, estate, and Stephen F. Kobak to Kenneth Tan, 183 Granby Road, $273,000.

Marion MacMunn and Jonathan Talbot to Allison Jones, 26 Pleasant Ave., $380,000.

EAST LONGMEADOW St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church of East Longmeadow and St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church of East Longmeadow to Christian Hope Ministries, 181 Elm St., $500,000.

Marco Amato, representative, and Patricia L. O’Shaughnessy, estate, to Rebecca A. Durand, 43 Lee St., $290,000.

EASTHAMPTON

Phyllis D. Sisson, estate, and Kim M. Sisson, representative, to Jason R. Riether and Cathy Riether, 41 Woodcrest Circle, $295,000.

Richard D. Czepiel, representative, and Robert E. Czepiel, estate, to Leon Moultrie and Jerome Skelly, 335 Grattan St., $297,500.

DEERFIELD

Harkness Realty LLC, to KM Realty LLC, 42 Harkness Ave., $488,000.

Nikolas C. Neto and Swannette Neto to Megan Shepard, 178 Applewood Drive, $200,000.

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co., to Mental Health Association Inc., 350 Memorial Drive, $5,750,000.

Dawn J. Dowd and James J. Dowd III, to Shaina Cantino, 254 Bardwells Ferry Road, $447,333.

East Mountain Inc., to Equity Trust Co., custodian, and Gregory Shea IRA, 2 Dartmouth St., $560,000.

Scott N. Phaneuf and Donna M. Helems-Phaneuf to Donna M. Helems-Phaneuf, trustee, and Phaneuf Family 2023 Irrevocable Trust, 16-26 Water Lane, $100.

Jennifer MacGregor and Jennifer C. MacGregor to Kristen Eklund and Albert Evans-Perez, 330 East St., and Kirby Street, $397,500.

Frederick M. Fedor, trustee, Carolyn F. Fedor, trustee, and Frederick K. Fedor & Frances E. Fedor Family Trust to Michibata LLC, 150

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ERVING De Xiong Lin to Ryan S. Betters, Moore Street, $60,000.

Christopher B. Fellows and Penni P. Sadlon to Hannah O. Johnson, 219 North St., $310,000.

GILL Jason P. Wallace and Joanne K. Wallace to Kendrick U. Craig and Elizabeth A. Torres-Pagan, Barney Hale Road and Mountain Road., $7,500.

Derick R. Adams and Lisa M. Adams to Catherine Victoria Godone-Maresca and Francisco A. Mugnani, 92 Barney Hale Road, $339,000.

GOSHEN Linda Masek and Linda J. Wajda to Nicole Vankim and Emily Serafy-Cox, 46 West Shore Drive, $450,000.

GRANBY Richard K. Sturtevant, Jane M. Sturtevant and Jane M. Sturtevant, attorney-in-fact, to Jane M. Sturtevant, 18 Cedar Drive, $100.

Khosro Karamshahi and Pegah Motazedi to Ruthann Beskrowni, 55 Pleasant St., $243,000.

GREENFIELD Franklin R. Dufraine, personal representative of the Estate of Richard P. Dufraine, to Jeremy A. Seymour and Lisa M. Smith, 11 North St., $244,000.

David W. Brady and Andrew E. Smith to Two Fathers LLC, 1 Mohawk Trail, $125,000.

Paul-Micheal Tristan McKenna, “aka” Paul-Michael Tristan McKenna, to Alison McKenna, 408 Davis St., $250,000.

John N. Bompastore and Mary Lisa B. Murphy, personal representatives of the Estate of Gelio Nicholas Bompastore, to Mary Lisa Murphy and Thomas D. Murphy, 47 Green River Road, $300,000.

Donald W. Miller to Rogers Real Estate Solution Inc., 88 Davis St., $210,000.

HADLEY Jeremy Ober to Erica Verrillo, 46 Huntington Road, $520,000.

Mish Potato & Produce Packers

Inc., to Christopher F. Baj, North Branch Road, $139,000.

HATFIELD Marianne Romaine to Kimberly A. Foster, 115 Elm St., $458,000.

HAWLEY Radley Christopher Sheldrick to Magnus Thorsson, Middle Road, $5,000.

HOLLAND Anthony J. Balderelli to Kelli A. Robbins, Pleasant Road, $100.

HOLYOKE 21 Shawmut Avenue LLC, to Joel E. Almonte, 21-23 Shawmut Ave., $100.

Behavioral Health Network Inc., to Community Care Resources Inc., 1727 Northampton St., $400,000.

Christine Ann Wheeler to John A. Stark and Annette C. Stark, 330 Rock Valley Road, $60,000.

Darlene Donahue, Carol A. Hoskins, Helen M. Wytrych and Edward W. Wytrych Jr., to Julio A. Dominguez, 29 Taylor St., $321,000.

Dorothy Pulowski, representative, and John J. Chamberlain, estate, to Malia Homebuyers LLC, 93 Chapin St., $27,000.

James J. Manoussoff to Leonard G. Lyons and Christine A. Lyons, 58 Shady Side Drive, $585,000.

Jason Keck and Meredith Keck to Patrick V. Johnstone and Heidi L. Johnstone, 387 Williams St., $485,000.

Jeanette Fritz and Mark D. Szlajen to Kimberly Walters Adegoke and Adesina Adegoke, 21 Dunsany Drive, $399,000.

Mary H. Wissemann, representative, Mary Wissemann, representative, Michael A. Wissemann, representative, and Nancy W. Wissemann, estate, to Edward Del Gaizo, 11 Tabor Crossing, Unit 201, $315,000.

Regina F. Cass to Kathleen M. Trant, 85 Roseland Terrace, $351,000.

Thomas J. Harrison, trustee, and Dorothy Trust, trustee of, to Cathleen M. Davitt and Christine A. McCormack, 21 Homestead Boulevard, $310,000.

LUDLOW Charlene L. Krawiec to Plata O Plomo Inc., 436 Chapin St., $190,000.

Dan Modirca and Dan Mordica to Khosro Karamshahi and Pegah Motazedi, 769 West St., $510,000.

Eric B. Raymond to Alissa Lamotte, 665 Center St., Unit 701, $275,000.

Ilidio G. Dias and Maria I. Rodrigues to Isaiah Martinez and Brandon Lewis, 56-58 Maple St., $360,000.

Laura E. Ramos and Pablo E. Rodriguez to Valentina Kalkey and Aaron E. Maheu, 16 Westfield Road, James D. Deshaies, Evelyn Solivan $303,000. and Evelyn Turcotte to Raymond J. Leo Campbell, Alysia Campbell Leblanc, 67 Americo St., $415,000. and Alysia Mikucki to Henry M. Michael J. Pio to Pah Properties Gallegos and Carolina Dellepiane, LLC, 0 Woodland Circle, $58,000.

129 Hillside Ave., $318,500.

Tracey G. Goncalves, represenLuz Aguilar to Plata O Plomo Inc., tative, and Barbara Ann Papuga, 98 Lyman St., $195,000. estate, to Ihar Cherykau, 73 Marion Magdalena Oyola to Israel Perez, Circle, $326,000.

Ana D. Martir and Garilin Israel WestMass Area Development Perez, 53-55 North Bridge St., Corp., to Mills State Street LLC, $50,000.

Riverside Drive, Lot A, $180,000.

Patricia Pelletier to Woods SerWMass Residential LLC, to vices Group Inc., 143 Suffolk St., John Habekost, 530 Chapin St., $129,900. $305,000.

Susan C. O’Brien, representative, and Janet K. O’Brien, estate, to MIDDLEFIELD Jeanne L. Brunner, 71 Norwood Terrace, $331,000.

Donald F. Voudren to Benjamin Timothy Jefferson to Gabriel Luna Dupelle, 171 Arthur Pease Road, Rivera, 151 Pearl St., $320,000. $30,000.

HUNTINGTON Andrew Seeberg and Karen Seeberg to Benjamin E. Vega, 18 Blandford Hill Road, $250,000.

LONGMEADOW James F. Bortnick and Mary A. Bortnick to Aziz Ashirov, 867 Shaker Road, $450,000.

MONSON Donald Klisiewicz, trustee, Denise Koran-Klisiewicz, trustee, and Klisiewicz Funding Trust, trustee of, to Nathan Barnes and Elena Chechile, 81 Wales Road, $245,000.

Salina Gayle Clink and Salina Clink to Jan-Michael Demaio and Amanda Demaio, 118 Moulton Hill

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Road, $323,000.

Samantha V. Fisk and Thomas S. Fisk to Justin Haggerty, 10 Heritage Lane, $455,300.

MONTAGUE Bay Flow LLC, to Elizabeth R. Kiviat, trustee of the Elizabeth R. Kiviat Living Trust, 12 Country Club Lane, $435,000.

ORANGE Alyssa B. Frye-Nelson and Geoff E. Nelson to Jennifer LaPierre, 262 Main St., $177,500.

PALMER Amanda J. Demaio, Amanda J. Ciecko and Jan Michael Demaio to Elizabeth Yasuna, 15 Dublin St., $242,500.

Richard W. Bigelow and Christine M. Bigelow to Colton Murphy and Paula Morall, 11 Desimone Drive, $390,000.

SOUTHAMPTON David A. Hardy Contractor LLC, to Reginald E. Greene and Susan M. Greene, Gil Farm Road, $795,000.

Corrinee A. Garstka, trustee, Patricia A. Parenteau, trustee, and John V. Garstka & Celia A. Garstka Irrevocable Trust to Geoffrey M. Parenteau and Deborah L. Parenteau, 182 Pomeroy Meadow Road, $332,500.

Gil Farm Road Estates Inc., to Ivan Urgin, Tatiana Urgin and Vera Matsuk, Gil Farm Road, $165,000.

SOUTHWICK Crystal Moccio, Crystal Anne Pilecki and Christopher Moccio to Mary Eileen Goulette, 25 Eagle St., $215,000.

Danielle B. Sullivan to Thomas J. Maloney and Cassaundra Lagimoniere, 5 Gillette Ave., $360,000.

James F. Hall and Vicky M. Hall to Frances A. Laveck and Michael A. Luciani, 3 Tammy Lane, $410,000.

Anthony Wheeler Construction LLC, VDS Properties LLC, to Jason D. to Christopher Balboni, 194 Granville Borders and Jennifer L. Borders, 115 Road, $519,000.

Burlingame St., $665,000.

Shannon M. Carlson, representative, Brooke A. Kratochvil, representative, Tanner C. Cowles, representative, PLAINFIELD Alan Gary Cowles, estate, Alan G. Steven M. Hughes, trustee, and Cowles, estate, and Alan Cowles, Robert T. & Rita D. Hughes Irreestate, to Christopher Moccio and vocable Trust to Sarah Margaret Crystal Moccio, 19 South Loomis St., Fournier-Scanlon and Lee Alysiann $345,000.

Fournier-Lewis, 31 West St., $304,500.

SPRINGFIELD

RUSSELL Jacqueline L. Decker to Chelsea Merritt, 141 Blandford Stage Road, $292,900.

Joseph A. Mann and Lynn M. Mann to David A. Savary, 321 Dickinson Hill Road, $346,000.

SOUTH HADLEY

Agnes B. Akoto and Stephen Baffour to Yan Carlos Cruz Corporan and Paula Corporan Cabrera, 28 Warrenton St., $300,000.

Alan E. Odell and Jacquelyn A. Odell to Sandra DiPietro, 50 Slumber Lane, $290,000.

Aldo Properties LLC, to Joyce Ortiz, 34 Wallace St., $220,000.

Alexander Crivelli, Theodore M. Devoie and Christopher M. Devoie to Jeffrey Doucette to Maureen Walsh, Christopher Sattler, 11-15 Howes St., 38 Ridge Road, 422,500. $372,500.

Jie Tang and Charles Xiaodong Ana Nieves to Tascon Homes LLC, 0 Ma to Steven Mugnani Hallet and Bay Street, $25,000.

Camila Mugnani Hallet, 20 LawAngela M. Couture and Angela rence Ave., $224,750.

M. Rodriguez to Samuel Thimot John P. Sullivan and Darlene M. and Sheila Thimot, 24 Rupert St., Sullivan to Ronald J. Pete and $381,000.

Jennifer M. Pete, 30 Alvord Place, Antoinette Lewis, representative, $280,000.

Brenda Diane Thomas, estate, and Linda Kurowski to Thomas B. TayBrenda D. Thomas, estate, to Bretta lor and Maureen A. Taylor, Abbey Construction LLC, E S Tilton, Parcel Street, $5,000. #11560-0037, $40,000.

Bessie A. Nicodemus to Scott FamBrad Rosenberg and Melissa Lewis ily Properties LLC, Smith Street, to Tatsiana Volks, 20 Rosella St., $200,000. $305,000.

Segundo E. Huanca-Huanca and Candace A. Nichols, commissioner, Eugenio Huanca to Ernest D. Harris and Michael Garreffi to Muhammad and Luis A. Delgado, 21-23 Taylor Abbasi and Saman Sana, 35-37 St., $285,000.

Woodlawn St., $341,500.

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way by the seller. ... There is information that no automated data miner can unearth, he CONTINUES FROM PAGE F5 said. The human factor cannot “Zillow has never been be underestimated. in your home,” said Creig “We’ll never be replaced by Northrop of Northrop Realty computers because we have a in Clarksville, Md., “so the soul and soul sells, right?” he best analysis of any value is said. “I mean, there’s that emoyour full-time real estate agent tional side of it. What I think is that knows the area. I mean, so important that sometimes what’s interesting is there are value cannot be just black and features that analytics can’t white.” get you.” Maybe it’s a level In the years since Zillow backyard or updates underlaunched its “Zestimate” in

2006, the relationships between the online estimates and agents have evolved. Redfin, for example, hires its own local agents. Realtor.com and Zillow recommend local agents from across the industry.

“It ups the game for a Realtor because they have to be that local expert,” Lautz of the NAR said. “They have to be able to answer the questions to that potential seller: ‘Okay, this is what you saw, but let me give you the hard data,’ and that’s

where I think bringing in research and actual numbers becomes really important today to fight through the noise.”

Now agents and internet valuations are inseparably necessary: two vital pieces for home buyers and sellers.

“You get challenged, there’s no question we get challenged and then we have to show them our data versus their data,” said Northrop. “But it is definitely a concession that a seller is looking at and or a buyer is looking

at when we’re dealing negotiations or pricing of a home.”

Ultimately, consumers need to use all the tools at hand — real estate agents, appraisers and online sources — as they weigh these life-changing purchases.

“It’s no different than Googling ‘What is my headache? Do I have cancer?’” Lautz said. “And then taking that to your doctor and actually seeing what’s going on. So you want to take it to the expert who has experience.”

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Slumber Lane, $230,000.

Vernon St., $355,000.

Unit #1B, $178,000.

CONTINUES FROM PAGE F8 Davenport Square 1 LLC, to Springfield Day Nursery Corp., 947 Main St., $747,500.

Mary Irish, estate, to Christopher Carnevale and Corey Dutil, 401 Stapleton Road, $265,000.

Kathryn L. Fitzgerald to Carlos Juan Perez and Diana Nunez, 180 Roy St., $277,000.

Kelly Baranski, Kelly Petrack and Diana Nunez and Carlos Juan Perez Christopher R. Baranski to Elias F. Maldonado and Alyson M. to David Montanez, 74 Francis St., Maldonado, 43 Arcadia Boulevard, $270,000. $296,000.

Dina St. George, representative, Kyara E. Linares to Dayrisol MoDina St. George Degray, represenrales, 27 Home St., $245,000. tative, and Maureen S. Lapointe, estate, to Elizabeth Velez and Jose Rodriguez, 15 N Hood St., $228,000.

Djuan Barklow to Celia Maria Robles Lugo and Nelson Rivera Ordonez, 11 King St., $330,000.

Donald J. Carr, Donald Jay Carr and Barbara E. Carr to Hoang Dang, 95 Saint James Boulevard, $250,000.

Eric T. Hillmann to Visionary Homes LLC, 202 Fort Pleasant Ave., $172,500.

Glanee Patel to Springfield Day Nursery Corp., 186 William St., $165,000.

Leroy G. Donaldson and Theresa A. Donaldson to East Coast Contracting LLC, 0 E S Stuart Street, $135,500.

William A. Julian Jr., conservator, and Joanne Mary Julian to William A. Julian Jr., 14 Detroit St., $9,043.

William A. Julian Jr., to Kristoffer R. Breault and Breanne Elizabeth Jordan, 14 Detroit St., $225,000.

William N. Shipwash Jr., and Amber D. Shipwash to Thomas R. Farrow and Asher M. Farrow, 90 Welland Road, $276,000.

Yellowbrick Property LLC, to Luz Ramos, 101 Phoenix Terrace, $267,000.

SUNDERLAND

Linda Carroll Henderson and Linda C. Henderson to ARJ Enterprises LLC, 6 Shelby St., $40,000.

Barbara J. Goodhind and Marilyn D. Kochan to All States Construction Inc., Amherst Road, $340,000.

Miguel Rodriguez and Rosa M. Rodriguez to J&R Homes Corp., 867-869 Carew St., $170,000.

Robert L. Storozuk to Hugh David Manheim, Russell Street, $60,000.

ML Saleh Holdings Inc., to Tania M. Collazo, Taisha A. Collazo Collazo and Heriberto Alvarado, 80-82 Silver St., $370,000.

TOLLAND Philip J. Pelchat and Rebecca Durand to Jeffrey Ballard and Mary Beth Ballard, 0 Schoolhouse Road, Lot L, $15,000.

Paul A. Williams, Thomas C. Williams and Anita M. Williams Grace LaValley, Sandra Purcell, to Carmen Lidia Santana De MerDale Purcell, Sean LaValley and WARE Debra Marshall to Nicole Mia Larriu cedes and Joselyn Mercedes Hidalgo, 24-26 Wayne St., $350,000. and Kolby Reece Smith, 22 GlenRachel Heyn to Sawyer M. Blake coe St., $257,000.

Paul G. Couture and Theresa A and Saige Turallo, 30 Greenwich Forgues-Couture to Elizabeth Land, Hector M. Rodriguez, Ruddi M. Plains Road, $235,500.

31 Lavender Lane, $288,000.

Figueroa and Ruddi M. Figuera to Eurides Batista to Eurides Batista Arthur Lamour and Maridza LamProperty Advantage Inc., to and Damaris M. Frias, 44-46 Park our, 72 Switzer St., $300,000.

Kenneth E. Lyon, 22 Massreco St., St., $100. $190,000.

Jemmala Encarnacion to Mary Nu-Way Mobile Home Supplies E. Alston, 55 Bridle Path Road, Rosemary B. Rosado and Chris Inc., to Steven J. Oster, 13 Willow $340,000.

Danny Cabral Marrero to Karla St., $248,000.

Yari Rodriguez Mendez and Rasec Jennifer Anne Arpin, representaFannie Mae, Federal National Assac Cortes, 1640 Carew St., tive, and Raymond J. Arpin, estate, Mortgage Association and Boston $253,000. to Luis A. Cardona, Rear Norman National Title Agency LLC, attorStreet, $313,000.

Ryan B. McGuire and Cailin Mcney-in-fact, to Tanya Cournoyer, 50 Johnnie Asencio and Rose Asencio Guire to Alexandria Plante and Kori Warebrook Village, $227,000.

Wileman, 56 Louis Road, $310,000. to Gabriel Gambill and RoxWinners O LLC, to Paul Eugene anne Gambill, 190 Longhill St., Sebastian Management Inc., Folta Jr., and Amy Tanguay, 198 $800,000. trustee, and Falmouth Street Osbourne Road, $234,000.

Realty Trust, trustee of, to Marian Judith Peoples to LKN Realty Diane Stelmokas to John W. Kierkla and Czeslaw Kierkla, 8-10 Investments LLC, 59 Sherman St., Stelmokas and Mary E. Stelmokas, Falmouth St., $100. $85,000.

66 Morse Ave., $100.

Victor Bortolussi to Jeffrey A. Kathleen Bonavita, Theresa Tardy, Stephanie Rodriguez and StephBuzzelle and Maria L. Varnet, 178 Jonathan Irish, representative, and anie Valerio to Ross Shong, 1-5

WEST SPRINGFIELD Cheryl A. Ferriter, representative, Saundra Lewis, representative, and Jeffrey Panza, estate, to Alex W. Wytas, 31 Christopher Terrace, $295,000.

Christopher Savenko to Annaka Paradis-Burnett and Noah Paradis-Burnett, 130 Greenleaf Ave., $315,000.

Donnarennee C. Mandella, trustee, Donnarennee A. Cook, trustee, Donnarennee A. Cook Realty Trust, trustee of, and Patricia Brady to Wendy Z. Diaz and Maria E. Diaz, 43 Sheridan Ave., $365,000.

John G. Kudlic to Dans Construction Service Inc., Hyde Road, Lot 7, $145,000.

Matthew Bishop to Emily Florence, 77 Albert St., $345,000.

Maurice Thomas to Marisol Aponte and Robert W. Daignault, 80 Brush Hill Ave., Unit 33, $190,500.

Mihail Orlov, Veaceslav Orlov, Veceslav Orlov and Vera Orlov to Jeanelle Santiago and Michael J. Ruiz, 38 Ames Ave, $300,000.

Ontour Properties Inc., to Zaide Soufane, 419 Dewey St., $249,088.

WESTFIELD Allan Ouimet to Nres LLC, 16 Russell Road, $260,000.

Damien Roberts to Andrea L. Leclair and Kelly A. Oakes, 155 Yeoman Ave., $312,000.

David M. Bidwell and Amanda J. Bidwell to Elena Marie Egerton and Tyler Joseph Egerton, 1430 Russell Road, Unit 13, $200,000.

Jeremy A. Black-Manazer to Jonathan Huertas and Kaitlyn Huertas, 1008 Russell Road, $370,000.

Jessica Mitchell and Colin Ashley to Nileshkumar Maskare and Shailesh Maskare, 152 Montgomery Road, $291,000.

Mark H. Talmadge, representative, and Elizabeth A. Talmadge, estate, to Michael Jason Manz, 41 Highland Ave., $291,000.

Michael F. Smith, Peter H. Smith, David L. Smith, Timothy J. Smith, Thomas P. Smith and Daniel J. Smith to Alaa Altush, 36 Cross St., $255,000.

NE Properties LLC, to JoJo Investment LLC, 21 East Bartlett St., $800,000.

Alexander Lewinski Revoacable Trust, trustee of, Agnieszka Jaworski, representative and trustee, and Alexander Lewinski, estate, to Chlastawas LLC, 555 Southampton Road, $750,000.

WILBRAHAM Brigid LLC, to Ian A. Carter and Terri Annette Carter, 699 Glendale Road, $544,000.

Margaret A. Denby, Steven R. Denby and Margaret E. Hayes to Arkadiusz Dobronski and Barbara Dobronski, 155 Soule Road, $350,000.

Moltenbrey Builders LLC, to David Deforest and Christine Deforest, 301 Springfield St., $605,000.

WILLIAMSBURG Leatrice T. Archbald to Halie M. Rando and Michael P. Robson, 49 South Main St., $552,000.

David M. Murphy and Lisa A. Murphy to Nikolas Neto, 31 Holyoke Sidney E. Berger, trustee, Michele V. Cloonan, trustee, and BergRoad, $280,000. er-Cloonan Trust to Arthur Scott, Dorothea A. Saalfrank and Dorothy 10 North Main St., $200,000.

L. Saalfrank to Jeffrey W. Saalfrank, Sarah E. Christiansen and Gary 77 Old Stage Road, $297,600.

P. Kuntz to Pamela K. Hilliard and James E. Lemarier to Zachary Owen R. White, 109 Petticoat Hill William Lachance, 40 Prospect St., Road, $687,500.

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The drawers are identical, and both provide about four square feet of space that can be flocked or lined to protect the contents. A simple switch VERY COLLECTOR of the drawers instantly knows that the one changes what’s under the thing you can never glass. have too much of is The curio table is built from display space. This handtwo sheets of oak plywood (as some, do-it-yourself curio pictured; other species can coffee table provides a clever be used), a small quantity of “two-for-one” approach to matching lumber and a piece the issue. of tempered glass for the top.

Essentially two big drawers All straight cuts and simple under a heavy glass top, the construction techniques make project is designed to protect the project easy enough even and display prized collectibles for beginners. while serving as a handsome The completed table meacoffee table at the same time. sures about 38 inches long by

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states that it can be used in the shower, she says.

Bloom also suggested that I might instead use tile decals for my project. Made of vinyl, these lay directly over existing tiles and don’t require mapping out a new tile pattern or grouting edges. I unfortunately wasn’t able to find any that matched the shape and size of my existing tile, but I would try this option for a future project. (This method will not work if you’re dealing with a fiberglass shower or another flat surface.)

Ultimately, I selected a traditional peel-and-stick tile with fake grouted lines by Artemuro in a bright-green color with a subway shape.

If I were to go back and do it again, I would opt for square tile, which I believe would have been easier to place.

The intricacies of the subway pattern became one of the most challenging aspects of my install.

Prep your surface One of the most important parts of the process is also the simplest — cleaning your surface so the tile’s adhesive will stick firmly to the wall.

“Even the slightest amount of dust can lead to peel-andstick not sticking as well,” Bloom says.

To prepare my shower, I used an all-purpose cleaner

with a paper towel to wipe down the entire area set to be tiled. I purposely avoided using a cleaning cloth that could leave behind fibers.

Begin tile placement There are two schools of thought about how to place peel-and-stick tile in a shower.

Cameron Johnson, CEO of Nickson Living, an interior design company that specializes in rentals and frequently uses peel-and-stick tile, advises starting in the middle of each wall and working outward.

Bloom recommends starting on the far-left-hand side and working to the right.

After handling an installation myself, I can see the benefits of both options. I decided to follow Johnson’s advice and start in the middle of my wall to create a more symmetrical pattern on both sides, but this necessitated more cuts. Starting flush against a clean edge on the left side would have required only cutting the tiles one time, when I reached the end of the wall on the far right.

Johnson also recommends using a template to plan where each tile will go. “For a novice, you might want to use chalk or painter’s tape to map out your layout,” he says. “You can make yourself a map so that you know you can live with the layout before you actually put the peel-and-stick tiles up.”

I can confirm that I wish I had done this. I didn’t think it would be worth the added time, and that was a mistake.

My first error was lining up my two center sheets of subway tile — not staggering them — so I ended up with a perfectly stacked pattern, instead of the usual staggered design, right in the middle of the back wall.

I also had issues with uneven spacing the rest of the way.

Luckily, I’d gotten some invaluable advice from Trina Sholin, a renovation expert who specializes in RVs (which, she says, are great candidates for peel-and-stick makeovers since the material is lighter weight than real tile). She encouraged me to lightly attach the peeland-stick sheets before fully setting them, which allowed me to make adjustments as I worked.

“You can typically take the tile off and put it back on about three times, so what I do is put it up there just lightly at first — maybe just tap your four corners to see if you like it — stand back and see if you really like it, then really press it on there,” Sholin says.

Cut tiles to fit in corners and around fixtures I found cutting the peeland-stick tile to fit the edges of my shower and around the faucet and showerhead to be the most difficult part of the installation by far.

Bloom supplied one piece of advice that helped: Using a pencil, trace around hardware onto the tile’s paper backing to create a template.

From there, I would cut my

template, check it against the shower, tape it to the peel-and-stick tile sheet and cut around it. Note: Even with a decent blade from my peel-and-stick tile kit, cutting through the thick plastic was tough This strategy worked pretty well for the edges of my shower, but the tile I was cutting to fit around my faucet and showerhead still looked off.

About halfway through the process, I bought a contour gauge for tracing circular pieces that made the process infinitely easier.

Make sure the tile sticks on securely Once your pattern is placed, it’s important to press down the tiles firmly enough to ensure they’ll stay put, and to get rid of air bubbles.

“You might want to use a rolling pin to get the air bubbles out and make the tile nice and straight on the wall,” Johnson says. “They have these things called floor rollers, too, but it’s basically just like a rolling pin that allows you to apply pressure to get the tile as flat as possible.”

I primarily used a smoother that came in a peel-and-stick kit that I bought for this project, but a rolling pin probably would’ve worked just as well.

Finish the project with a professional touch Each of the experts I talked to recommended using caulk or PVC quarter-round to seal

24 inches deep by 17 inches tall.

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the project, clean up imperfect edges and give the tile a more professional look.

“The edges may not align perfectly, so you’ll likely want to use some caulk along the corners,” Johnson says. “It will also make the tile look finished and more like regular porcelain tile.”

Rather than traditional caulk, I decided to keep with the peel-and-stick approach and use InstaTrim self-adhesive caulk tape. While it looked nice at first, within a day, it shrank in length and started peeling off. I had better luck with a flat adhesive trim, which helped to disguise my imperfect cuts and matched the color of the peeland-stick tile’s grout lines.

Final verdict With tile, trim, a smoothing tool and the contour gauge, this project ended up costing just under $500, even after selecting a less expensive peel-and-stick option. And it wasn’t quick: All told, I spent about 10 days on it. Add in the beginner mistakes and general difficulty of the project, and I can’t say this DIY was worth the trouble.

However, I do love that I was able to experiment with a fun tile color I might not have chosen for a more permanent change. I’ve taken it for a test run, and the tile has held up under the water and heat. Plus, every time I look at it, the mistakes seem more minor.

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• Two Story Colonial Style Home • ±6,098 S/F of Land • • Total of (6) Rooms w/ (3) Bedrooms & (2) Baths • • ±1,348 S/F of Total Living Area • Oil Hot Water Baseboard Heat • Full Basement • Vinyl Siding • • Public Water & Sewer • Front Porch • • Zoned: R2/Residential • Map ID: 039000009 •

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• 5-UNIT MIXED-USE BUILDING • • 3-STORY THREE FAMILY HOME • • 4-UNIT MIXED-USE BUILDING • 305 K Street; 595 E. 6TH Street; 921-923 E. BROADWAY

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 305 K STREET at 11:00 A.M.

• 5-Unit Brownstone Mixed-Use Building • • ±1,300 S/F of Land (±20’x65’) • ±3,780 S/F of Total Gross Living Area • • Total of (18) Rooms w/ (8) Bedrooms & (5½) Baths •

595 E. 6TH STREET at 12:00 P.M. (NOON)

Sale Per Order of Mortgagee Terms of Sale: Attorney C. Barry Waite $10,000.00 Deposit Cash Of the firm of Resnic, Beauregard, Waite & Driscoll or Certified Funds.

330 Whitney Avenue, Holyoke, MA 5% Buyer’s Premium Applies..

Attorney for Mortgagee Other Terms to be Announced at Time of Sale

• 3-Story Three Family Building • • ±2,457 S/F of Land (±20’x122.85’) • • Total of (9) Rooms w/ (3) Bedrooms & (3) Baths •

AUCTIONEERS•APPRAISERS

AUCTIONEERS•APPRAISERS

West Springfield, MA • Philadelphia, PA 413-733-5238 • 610-853-6655

West Springfield, MA • Philadelphia, PA 413-733-5238 • 610-853-6655

• 4-Unit Brownstone Mixed-Use Building • • ±1,950 S/F of Land (±30’x65’) • ±4,386 S/F of Total Gross Living Area • • Total of (18) Rooms w/ (9) Bedrooms & (5) Baths •

www.posnik.com • E-Mail:info@posnik.com

www.posnik.com • E-Mail:info@posnik.com

TERMS OF SALE: 25% DEPOSIT CASH OR CERTIFIED CHECK 15% BUYER’S PREMIUM APPLIES ON ALL ONSITE PURCHASES 18% BUYER’S PREMIUM APPLIES ON ALL ONLINE PURCHASES OTHER TERMS TO BE ANNOUNCED AT TIME OF SALE INSPECTIONS: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11TH – 10:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. & MORNING OF SALE – 8:30 A.M. TO 11:00 A.M.

Aaron Posnik TOLL FREE 1-877-POSNIK-1 (767-6451) MA Auc. Lic #161 • PA Auc. Lic. #AY000241L

Aaron Posnik MA Auc. Lic #161 • PA Auc. Lic. #AY000241L

In print in The Republican or online at MassLive.com

1% BROKER INCENTIVE OFFERED!!

Sale Per Order of Mortgagee Terms of Sale: $50,000.00 Initial Deposit Per Property is Required at Attorney Steven Weiss Time of Auction in Certified Funds.

Of the Firm of Shatz, Schwart and Fentin, P.C. Deposits to be Increased to 10% of Purchase Price 1441 Main Street, Springfield, MA Within 5 Business Days Attorney for Mortgagee 6% Buyer’s Premium Applies.

Other Terms to be Announced at Time of Sale

Aaron Posnik

AUCTIONEERS•APPRAISERS

West Springfield, MA • Philadelphia, PA 413-733-5238 • 610-853-6655 TOLL FREE 1-877-POSNIK-1 (767-6451)

PUBLIC AUCTION

PUBLIC AUCTION

MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

WATERFRONT PROPERTY

6 ROOM / 3 BEDROOM SINGLE STORY

• WEST YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS •

2 BEDROOM / 1 BATH 2 STORY

RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNIT “VIEWS OF LEWIS BAY & NANTUCKET SOUND”

9 Windemere Road, Unit #10, (Building “G”)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19TH at 1:00 P.M.

MA Auc. Lic #161 • PA Auc. Lic. #AY000241L

www.posnik.com • E-Mail:info@posnik.com

PUBLIC AUCTION FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13TH at 11:00 A.M.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20TH at 11:00 A.M.

• BELCHERTOWN •

• BOSTON (DORCHESTER), MASSACHUSETTS •

RANCH STYLE HOME

BUILT IN 2021 UNITS RANGE IN SIZE FROM ±1084 S/F TO ±1429 S/F

WITH

TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE BELCHERTOWN, MA

21 Hickory Hill

To be Sold on the Premises

(9) UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINUM BUILDING

“LOCATED IN THE HAMLET OF MINOT PARK”

40 Westmoreland Street (Rear) & Minot Street BOSTON (DORCHESTER), MASSACHUSETTS To be Sold in Its Entirety on the Premises

• Total of (2) Bedrooms & (1) Full Bathroom • • ±784 S/F of Living Area • Electric Heat • Air Conditioning • • Hardwood Floors • Wood Shingle Exterior • Asphalt Gable Roof • • Wood Deck • Public Water • Private Septic • Assessor’s ID: 21/45.1/C10 • ACROSS FROM COLONIAL ACRES BEACH

Features: • Single Story Ranch Style Home • ±1/3 Acres of Land • • Total of (6) Rooms w/ (3) Bedrooms & (2½) Baths • • ±1,846 S/F of Living Area • Forced Warm Air Heat • • Air Conditioning • Full Basement • Vinyl Siding • Fireplace • • Zoned: R1-Residential • Tax Parcel ID: 238/3.42 • ★ TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE ★

Terms of Sale: $15,000.00 Deposit Cash or Certified Funds.

Deposit to be increased to 10% of Purchase Price within 5 Business Days.

5% Buyer’s Premium Applies.

Other Terms to be Announced at Time of Sale

Sale Per Order of Mortgagee Terms of Sale: Attorney Thomas J. Hamel $10,000.00 Initial Deposit Cash or Certified Funds.

Of the firm of Courtney, Lee & Hamel, P.C. Deposit to be Increased to 10% of Purchase Price 31 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield, MA within 5 Business Days of Auction Date.

Attorney for Mortgagee 5% Buyer’s Premium Applies.

Other Terms to be Announced at Time of Sale

Terms of Sale: Sale Per Order of Mortgagee $50,000.00 Deposit Bank or Certified Funds.

Attorney Steven Weiss Deposit to be increased to 10% of Purchase Of the Firm of Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. Price within 5 Business Days.

1441 Main Street, Springfield, MA 5% Buyer’s Premium Applies.

Attorney for Mortgagee Other Terms to be Announced at Time of Sale

AUCTIONEERS•APPRAISERS

AUCTIONEERS•APPRAISERS

AUCTIONEERS•APPRAISERS

West Springfield, MA • Philadelphia, PA 413-733-5238 • 610-853-6655

West Springfield, MA • Philadelphia, PA 413-733-5238 • 610-853-6655

West Springfield, MA • Philadelphia, PA 413-733-5238 • 610-853-6655

www.posnik.com • E-Mail:info@posnik.com

www.posnik.com • E-Mail:info@posnik.com

www.posnik.com • E-Mail:info@posnik.com

WEST YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS To be Sold on the Premises

Features: • Two Story Residential Condominium Unit •

Sale Per Order of Mortgagee Attorney Keith K. Fuller 5300 Bigelow Commons, Enfield, CT Attorney for Mortgagee

Aaron Posnik MA Auc. Lic #161 • PA Auc. Lic. #AY000241L

Aaron Posnik MA Auc. Lic #161 • PA Auc. Lic. #AY000241L

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CLASSIFIEDS

921-923 E. BROADWAY at 1:00 P.M.

Features:

• Units Range in Size from ±1084 S/F to ±1429 S/F • • Public Water & Sewer • Common Decks & Patios • • Zoned: R-102 • Assessor’s ID: 16-03414-00 • • ±15,762 S/F of Land • ±18 Parking Spaces • Each Unit Consists of: • (5) Rooms w/ (2) Bedrooms & (2) Baths • • Gas Forced Warm Air Heat • • Central Air Conditioning • Fireplace • • Hardwood & Tiled Floors • (1) Deeded Garage • Curb Cut from Minot Street • Watch for Auction Signs

1% BROKER INCENTIVE OFFERED!!

Aaron Posnik MA Auc. Lic #161 • PA Auc. Lic. #AY000241L

F12 | SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2023

THE REPUBLICAN | MASSLIVE.COM Dogs 8 weeks, AKC pure bred Boston Terrier Puppies, 4 available (2M & 2F) Call 413-207-4664

AKC German Shepherd Pups, 4m & 3 f, Black & tan, black & red, and sables. AKC paperwork & all shots/worming up to date, written hip-andhealth guarantee, parents on premises, raised in country setting, $1400, call 978-249-3724 English Golden Retriever puppies M/F. Both parents on premises. Many generations loved and shown. Reserve now.

Ready Oct. 20, 2023 413531-1373

Golden Retriever female, 1 1/2 years, sweet, vet checked, perfect home only $750. 413-531-1373, 413-367-2405 Miniature Schnauzers, 1M & 1F, Salt & Pepper color, current vaccinations, 7yrs old, $300 each, call 413-596-8190 Teddy Bear Puppies, pure white $650/ea. For info. text or call Lori 413-966-9152

Announcements Tuesday, October 3, 2023 11:00 AM-SPRINGFIELD 18 Aster Street sgl fam, 1,266 sf liv area, 0.11 ac lot, 8 rm, 5 bdrm, 2.5 bth Hampden: Bk 16852, Pg 330

12:00 PM-SOUTH HADLEY 18 Garden Street

sgl fam, 1,480 sf liv area, 0.24 ac lot, 3 bdrm, 2 bth, Hampshire: Bk 10095, Pg 227 TERMS: Cashier’s or certified check in the sum of $5,000.00 as a deposit must be shown at the time and place of the sale in order to qualify as a bidder. No CASH. No personal checks will be accepted. Cashier/certified checks should be made out to whomever is going to bid at the auction. The balance to be paid within thirty (30) days at the law offices of Korde & Associates, P.C.900 Chelmsford Street, Suite 3102, Lowell, MA 01851, Attorney for the Mortgagee.

Auctioneer makes no representation as to the accuracy of the information contained herein.

NORTH CHELMSFORD (978) 251-1150 www.baystateauction.com MAAU#: 1029, 2624, 2959, 3039, 2573, 116, 2484, 3246, 2919, 3092, 3107, 0100030, 3099

RUG AUCTION FRI, OCT. 6, AT 6 PM

Large rug auction consisting of 200 oriental rugs, room size, runners, mats and others. If you need a rug for your home or office this is your best opportunity to purchase one at auction prices.

PREVIEW DAY OF SALE 8AM - 6PM www.DouglasAuctioneers.com

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MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE AT PUBLIC AUCTION

PUBLIC REAL ESTATE AUCTION Tag Sales CONDO LIEN FORECLOSURE Thursday, October 3, 2023 @ 11:00 AM 59 Hadley Village Road, Unit 59 AKA 540 Granby Road, Unit 59 South Hadley, MA 01075 Public Record Indicates: Condominium 2 Levels, 2 BR, 1 FB, 1 HB and 1,215 SF +/- of GLA

Perfect time to place your classified ad.

We’re ready to take your ad

24/7.

Call 413-788-1234, or go to masslive.com/repubclassifieds

Animals

www.SABIDS.com • 877-426-8175 Strategic Auction

Alliance

22 River Street, Braintree, MA 02184 LIC 222

Tag Tag Sales Sales Tag Sales

Tag Sales

4116 Pleasant St.

Sat. 9/30, 9-5 Sun. 10/1, 9-5

PART 2 - Still loades of collectibles of all types, accordian, books, much old glassware, furniture, Christmas room, yard items, tools, linens, sewing items, bar & stools, reasonable offers accepted. A MUST SEE WORTH THE DRIVE!

John & Jackie" M.R. Russo Company

Hardwick Estate Sale 13 Sullivan Ave Gilbertville - Park near church Sept 30 & Oct. 1st.

9 AM - 3PM. HUGE sale with houseful and two garages!

Sunday Clearance Day! Furniture, antiques, tools & equipment, garden, tons of kitchen & dinnerware perfect for the holidays, Tons of Holiday décor and MUCH More! (Lori) Holyoke, 128 Jarvis Ave., Sat. 9/30, 10-3, & Sun 10/ 1, 12-3. Tools, clothes, hshld. and more!

Cemetery Lots, Monuments Oak Grove Cemetery, Four lots, Call 508-404-3888.

Merchandise

Auction Sale Per MGL 183A:6

Abbreviated Terms: $5,000 Deposit in Cash, Certified Funds, Bank, or Treasurers Check only. Net 30 Days. Auctioneer makes no warranties, guarantees, or representations whatsoever.

Announcements made from the auction block supersede all others written or oral. See web site for details.

THORNDYKE

2:00 a.m.

In-door Upscale Tag Sale, Sun 10/1, 11AM-1:30PM, 16 Joy St, apt, 5, Ludlow, Lisa 413-949-5445, Womens plus sizes, mint condition or never worn shoes, 9W,

Adoptions Cemetery Lots, Monuments Entertainment Events Happy Ads Lost & Found Personals Special Promotions Travel/Rides

Birds Cats Dogs Exotic Animals Feed Fish Horses Livestock Pet Services Pet Shows Pet Supplies Pets - Lost & Found Pets Wanted

Cats Bengal Kittens, 2 available, male & female, $400, will be dewormed and 1st set of shots, Call or Text for more info. 802-323-2538

Kitten for sale, male, 2 month old, looks like a tiger, $200, call for details 413-244-8046

Antiques/Collectibles Appliances Articles for Rent Articles For Sale Audio Building Materials Cameras Camping Equipment Clothing Coins and Stamps Construction Equipment Do-In-Yourself Materials Electronics/Compuiters Fitness Equipment Flea Markets Forklifts and Equipment Fuel Furniture, Etc. Good Things To Eat Hot Ticket Items Jewelry Lawn & Garden Lawnmower & Snowblower Machinery & Tools Med. Equipment Sales/Wanted Miscellaneous Musical Instruments Office Equipment Pools, Spas & Accessories Professional Equipment Restaurant Equipment Seasonal Snowmobiles Sports Television Tickets Video Vintage Clothing Wanted to Buy Wood-Burning Stoves

Dogs

CALL THE PROS

Professional Service Directory in Print and Online Place your service ad 24/7.

Call (413) 788-1234 or go to: www.MassLive.com Driveway/Paving Stanley and Son’s Paving Third Generation - Driveway, p arking lots, etc.

- All types of paving - Estimates gladly given - All work guaranteed - Senior Citizens discount

413-246-7999 anytime

Handyperson Services Affordable Junk Removal From one item to complete cleanouts * Garage, cellars, attics, entire home * Demo work Also handyman help avail.

Ron the Handyman, Insured since ’94.

Chic./text 413-313-6507

6

Yorkshire mix, home raised, $550 or best offer, male and female avail. hypoallergenic, dewormed, call or text 413291-4429

10 ft folding wood ladder, $75 or B/o.

Call 413-592-6510 2022 National Purple Heart $5 Gold Proof coin.

Issued by US mint, low mintage with box, COA, $730./best offer, call 413-426-7063

Collector pays cash for stamp collections, lrg or sml. Call RON for sale or eval. 413-896-3324

Couch Sleeper, like new, used 4 times $275. firm.

Desk, lg wood, 6 drawers, ex. shape, 30Hx60Wx33D comes apart $200 firm.

Call 860-741-2768

Jewelry Cabinet w/ 8 drawers, 2 side panels and mirror full of sanitized modern fashion jewely, $750 or best offer.

XXL Snow leopard fox fur coat, never worn, $50.

XXL Silver Puffercoat w/ fox fur collar, never worn, $50, Ask for Lisa in Ludlow, 413-949-5445

Snowthrower, 26 in selfpropelled, 2-stage electric start, night light, $425. Call 413-594-4905

Two Raleigh Venture 20in & 14in bikes, one Polaris 20 in Swimano gear bike for sale, $150 for all three or best offer, call 413-3887694.

Clothing

Clarks Navy Blue slip-on sneakers, 7N, Never worn, $45 or B/O, 413-583-4266

Med. Equip Sales/Wanted

Full adjustable medical bed w/remote control, like new, $500.

Call 413-537-0650

1,000’s of sports cards, all big stars, at least 50% off. 1950’s to present.

BUYING ALL SPORTS CARDS, RETIRED VETERAN Selling at $3.50 per box.

CALL 413-596-5783

ABC Masonry & Basement Waterproofing STOP ALL WATER LEAKAGE Brick, block, stone, stucco, concrete, chimneys, foundations, hatchways, New & repair.

Basement windows, sump pumps, and damp proofing. Lic 120263 569-1611 or 413-3745377ABC MasonryABC MasonryABC Masonry

Trash Removal

AAA Call - We Haul We Take it all

junk & trash removal, appl. demo, closings, attics, bsmt. V/MC/CK. Free est.

Ins. Containers avail. also

WE LOADED IT ALL CALL 1-413-531-1936

Articles for Sale

Articles for Sale 11 month old female German Shepherd/Lab mix, Good temperament, walks on leash, very friendly, $250, call or text 802-323-2538

Masonry/Concrete

Musical Instruments

Lowrey Royale Organ, beaut., walnut finish, incl.

Tufted bench, cost $60K, ask. $1,620. 413-519-8108

Auctions Auctions AARON POSNIK & CO. INC. Indust & Comm. Auctions 31 Capital Dr. W. Spfld.

733-5238 www.posnik.com

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ESTATES-ANTIQUES 413-665-2877

MORTGAGEES’ REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS TO BE SOLD ON THEIR RESPECTIVE PREMISE

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 4, 2023 3:00 PM - DALTON, MA 61 DALY AVENUE DEPOSIT $5,000

TUESDAY OCTOBER 10, 2023 3:00 PM BELCHERTOWN, MA 365 BARDWELL STREET DEPOSIT $15,000

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 11, 2023 2:00 PM - WESTFIELD, MA 24 CAMELOT LANE DEPOSIT $5,000 TERMS OF SALES: DEPOSITS IN THE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED ABOVE ARE TO BE PAID BY THE PURCHASER(S) AT THE TIME AND PLACE OF EACH SALE BY CERTIFIED OR BANK CHECK. ALL BALANCES DUE ARE TO BE PAID WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL SALE. OTHER TERMS, IF ANY, TO BE ANNOUNCED AT EACH SALE. CALL OUR AUCTION SCHEDULE LINE AT (617) 964-1282 FOR A LIST OF THE CURRENT DAY’S AUCTIONS AND VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.commonwealth auction.com FOR CONTINUOUSLY UPDATED SCHEDULING INFORMATION AND ADDITIONAL SCHEDULING INFORMATION COMMONWEALTH AUCTION ASSOCIATES, INC. (617) 964-0005 MA LIC 2235