On Martha’s Vineyard, an iconic Oak Bluffs gingerbread cottage gets a much-needed facelift that honors its historic soul.
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House care answers from the largest heritage organization in the country. What is the best way to clean unpainted interior woodwork? -Susan L., Burlington, VT Unpainted interior woodwork can be cleaned by using a slightly damp, lint-free cloth (cloth diapers work well) with a mild solution of soap and water. (Murphy’s Oil soap is recommended.) […]
New Hampshire artist, painter and needle felter Lauren Decatur finds inspiration in the nature at her doorstep.
Of the 17 gorgeous sea captains’ homes along it, several are currently available. And one on Summer Street, Kennebunk is our favorite … There are, of course, more than 17 historic sea captains’ homes within the borders of Kennebunk’s National Register Historic District, Maine’s very first historic district (established in 1963), but Summer Street is […]
House care answers from – Historic New England the largest heritage organization in the country. Our original hardwood floor is showing signs of cupping. A flooring contractor said we needed more ventilation to limit the humidity under the floor. There are already several vents, however. Should we add more as well as an exhaust? -Heather […]
Two recent homesteading books from New England authors give you the 101 on all things homegrown, homemade, and do-it-yourself. The Backyard Homestead Book of Kitchen Know-How Vermont author Andrea Chesman teaches readers the essentials of jellymaking, fermentation, sourdough, fresh-cheese preparation, even basic butchery, in this easy-to-follow guide. (Storey, 2015) Homesteading: A Backyard Guide to Growing […]
Have you ever thought about doing something completely different? The Bath Sweet Shoppe in Bath, Maine, is looking for a new owner. In all the many years we’ve been moseying around New England in search of interesting, sometimes unusual, properties available, our most memorable are those whose new owners completely changed their lives. We recall, […]
This 1640 house in Barnstable, Massachusetts, is so drenched in history that you may even hear echoes of the first Thanksgiving.
We found a historic New England farmstead in New Boston, New Hampshire, featuring Moses Eaton stenciling, 105 acres, and a gorgeous pond.
Photo/Art by Annie Graves Light shines brightly on Zaccharias Walker’s house, built in 1691 in Woodbury, Connecticut. We know Zaccharias built it, because the small wooden marker at the corner of this handsome white chunk of Colonial history tells us so. His house has weathered sun, rain, and snow for 325 years, alongside dozens more […]
Early New Englanders invented the Cape Cod house out of necessity, but its charm and ingenuity made it an American icon.
We pulled into a parking spot near a huge red barn and silo. Perched along a couple of rows on the hill beyond were a series of attractive houses, one after another clustered together. It was like entering a beautiful Alpine village. We were arriving at what’s known today as Cobb Hill in Hartland, Vermont, […]