Tour a Snow Globe-Inspired Vermont Ski House
How Designer Lisa Ehrlich transformed a 1980s Vermont saltbox into a modern, relaxing mountain escape.
By Yankee MagazineHome & Garden
Design
Maine Designer Ebenezer Akakpo’s Stories in the Symbols
Designer Ebenezer Akakpo’s creations speak to both his native Ghana and his adopted Maine.
A Ready-to-Move 1740 Connecticut Colonial | House for Sale
A Connecticut couple has an unbeatable historic real estate deal for DIY types: one 18th-century gem, you supply the setting.
By Joe Bills
New England Architecture | Guide to House Styles in New England
From Colonial, Georgian, and Federal to Greek Revival and Victorian, here’s a guide to New England architecture for the roadside historian.
By Nancy Zerbey
The Influencer | At Home in Connecticut with Sandra Morgan Downie
In creating a home “you don’t want to leave,” Sandra Morgan Downie has drawn thousands of followers to her online doorstep.
By Mel Allen
House for Sale | The Inn at Crystal Lake in Eaton, New Hampshire
If you dream of welcoming guests to your own White Mountain retreat, here it is.
By Joe Bills
Gardens
New England Spring Garden Essentials
A sampling of our favorite New England garden centers, plus simple tips for keeping spring flowering favorites happy and healthy.
African Violets Care and Feeding | Grow Healthy African Violets
Wondering how to grow and care for African violets? Our expert answers to questions relating to watering, fertilizing, repotting, and more are here to help.
By Jessie Crisafulli
Best Fall Porch Plants
Looking to enhance your outdoor fall decor? Learn which fall porch plants we like the best, plus tips for displaying and maintenance.
By Shelley Wigglesworth
Is Burning Bush Invasive? | Gardening Advice
Is burning bush invasive? Learn more about this common landscape plant, plus several burning bush substitutes that pose no threat.
By R. Wayne Mezitt
When to Cut Perennial Plants Down | Gardening Advice
There’s more than one way to answer the annual question of when to cut perennial plants down in the fall. Here’s our advice.
By C.L. Fornari
What Do Ladybugs Eat? | All About Ladybugs
These harmless insects can be a blessing in a garden, but a nuisance in a home. Learn more about the ever-popular ladybug and see why they might be worthy of
By Chris BurnettHomes
Tour a Snow Globe-Inspired Vermont Ski House
How Designer Lisa Ehrlich transformed a 1980s Vermont saltbox into a modern, relaxing mountain escape.
The Glass House on the Hill | A Modern Martha’s Vineyard Home Tour
A Martha’s Vineyard stunner that Frank Lloyd Wright would have loved.
By Yankee Magazine
A Bridge to the Future
Family-owned for nearly four decades, The Barn Yard creates a one-of-a-kind display of its craftsmanship.
By Joe Bills
Tour Embroidery Artist Sarah K. Benning’s Colorful 1873 Victorian Home
Overflowing with art, plants, and thrift-store treasures, embroidery artist Sarah K. Benning’s colorful home in Keene, New Hampshire, represents a dream come true.
By Katherine Keenan
Old House, New Life | An Updated Antique Cape Cod Home Tour
When Dana Paradis and Guido Domke fell in love with an antique house in Massachusetts, they were still New Yorkers—but that would change.
By Kate Whouley
The House at Allen Cove | E.B. White House Tour
E.B. White wrote some of the most enduring words in American literature from his farm in Brooklin, Maine. Now, the house, barn, and 44 acres could be yours.
By Mel Allen
How To
Get Rid of Skunk Odor | Methods to Deskunk Your Dog
Tomato juice isn’t the only (or best) old-time remedy to get rid of skunk odor from a dog. Keep these common household ingredients on hand and avoid the stink of skunk!
How to Keep Squirrels Out of Bird Feeders | Simple Solutions
Squirrels are notorious pests when it comes to stealing bird food. Here are three ways to keep squirrels out of bird feeders.
By Earl Proulx
Stop Rocking Chairs from Sliding | Rocking Chair Repair
When your rocking chair turns into a walking chair, it’s time to take action. Here are a few rocking chair repair tips to stop rocking chairs from sliding.
By Earl Proulx
Poison Ivy and Oak Treatment
Stop suffering in silence! Learn how to treat poison ivy and oak with these remedies that soothe the itch as quickly as possible.
By The Editors of Yankee Magazine
How to Get Rid of Bats in the Attic
At a proper distance, bats can be excellent neighbors. Once they invade your space, however, it’s another story. Here’s how to get rid of bats in your home.
By Joe Bills
Keep Deer Out of the Garden | 5 Non-Toxic Gardening Tips
Try these methods to keep deer out of the garden without using chemicals and or spending a lot of money.
By Shelley Wigglesworth
