Have a broken heirloom clock, book, or china teacup that needs repairing? How about an antique doorknob that needs refurbishing? Meet the New England antique repair experts (or “Fixers”) whose specialties and expertise will give nearly anything you own a second or third life. In a world of easy disposability, these New England restoration artists aim […]
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You’re in the market for wooden furniture, have a budget, and want to get the best-and longest-lasting-furniture your money will buy. If you’re unhappy with the quality of new furniture in your price range, consider shopping consignment stores and online ads for used furniture. You can buy with confidence when you follow these tips on […]
Northwestern Connecticut’s quiet beauty has long drawn some of the region’s most creative artisans. There we found a concentration of contemporary furniture makers and potters (and one rug visionary) crafting simple-yet-sophisticated pieces for the home. 1. Get Back, Inc. When Tim Byrne, a native of Dublin, Ireland, and the designer and owner of Get Back […]
Redecorating a room doesn’t have to cost a fortune or take months to accomplish. For example, changing the fabric on padded dining room chairs can instantly liven up a tired-looking room, and it doesn’t take a professional upholsterer to do it. All you need is a screwdriver, some new (or old) fabric, some newspaper, and […]
New Hampshire
Call of the Wild: Loons
The haunting cry of the common loon is vanishing from many New England waters. Whether we hear it much longer depends on us.
I’m haunted by a pickle. The kitchen shelves glimmer with jars of homemade preserves after a summer’s worth of gardening, harvesting, and putting up. Clove-scented beets glow deep garnet, and the cauliflower sparkles crystalline, bejeweled with tiny bright-red–and lethally hot–Thai peppers. Zucchini pickles stack up right next to the oven-roasted tomato sauce. Strawberry and wild-blueberry […]
How To
How to Clean Wood Furniture
Learn how to clean wood furniture with our tried-and-true cleaning tips. They’ll help you remove everything from dirt to crayon marks. Clean Wood Furniture with Wax or Varnish Finish If your wooden furniture has a finish such as wax or varnish, clean it every few months with lemon oil (which is actually scented mineral oil). […]
May 13-15: FRYEBURG, Northern New England Home, Garden & Flower Show. Everything you need to spruce up your home is available at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds: product demonstrations, merchandise from local craftsmen, and a “Smart Homeowner” seminar on eco-friendly tips. 207-935-2845; homegardenflowershow.com May 27-30: TRESCOTT, Down East Spring Birding Festival. Catch the spring migration in the […]
Connecticut
The Connecticut Antiques Trail
You’re bound to find treasure when you hunt along the Connecticut Antiques Trail. Antiques hunter Polly Bannister describes her own experience. The broad, mile-long Main Street of Woodbury, Connecticut, is lined with remarkable historic homes built since the town’s settlement in 1673, each more beautifully restored than the next. It seems that nearly every house […]
Magazine
Finding Some Yankee Love
The dentist chair probably seems like an odd place to discover a little magazine enlightenment, but that’s exactly where this story begins. You see, a few weeks ago I found myself in the unfortunate position of being at my dentist’s office in Peterborough, New Hampshire, at the crack of dawn for not one, but two […]
Magazine
Diary of a Ski Patrolman: Week 17
There are many reasons why Okemo has been a good place to be this winter. We’ve had epic snow and beautiful days bathed in sunlight. But each time I was asked on the chair lift, “So what’s it like working here?” I replied that it was the people, more than anything else, that made it […]
Magazine
Diary of a Ski Patrolman: Week 15
Monday “So last week I discussed the meaning of life. This week I’ll go even deeper and answer the burning question: “What does a ski patroller eat?!” It makes sense that ski patrollers must eat super healthy to stay ready for action at any given moment, right? Um, sort of… Now, don’t get me wrong […]