The warmth of natural wood trim is the finishing detail that outlines windows and doors and adds distinction to a room. Whether furnishings are stark contemporary or tried-and-true traditional, any furniture style is complemented by wood trim, and white oak is one of the most popular choices…
While spring is the ideal time to begin digging and growing a traditional vegetable or flower garden, plenty of planning and other tasks can be done at any time of the year. Gardeners spend most of the summer watering, weeding and watching young plants grow. Fall is a good time to plant tree…
Aspiring and well-seasoned plant lovers are getting ready to put their hands in the soil, hoping to make the most of a pinch of earth, whether in a pot or patch of land.
Q: Dear Ed, We’re building a new home this year and need info on bathtub choices to help us lay out the master bathroom. We’ll have a separate shower stall, so can you give us a quick rundown on some basic bathtub style choices? — Karen, North Dakota
You may have noticed this column has a new name. Ask Angie’s List is now Ask Angi, because Angie’s List is now Angi!
Ryan King of Stockton Springs is an avid hiker who loves the Hills to Sea Trail, a 47-mile footpath that crosses thickly wooded hills, farm fields, country roads and more as it traverses Waldo County from Unity to Belfast.
The developer of Gilbert Crossing in Merrimack is seeking permission to construct nearly 100 more apartments on the property next to Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics.
City officials are supporting the launch of an affordable housing trust fund, which is aimed to create more housing options in Nashua.
Residents of one the largest homeless camps in Manchester — a camp on land adjoining several local businesses — were told this week that they will be evicted next Thursday, city and company officials said.
Pressure washing offers a great way to quickly blast dirt and grime from exterior surfaces, such as your house, driveways and decks. This process can quickly and efficiently freshen up a surface.
They are often ignored or discarded spaces. But bathrooms regardless of the size can be a source of calm and opportunity for design. Where do you start? While renovations can make for the perfect “project”, they are often costly to take on.
Q: Dear Ed, I want to include a farm-style sink in my new kitchen plans mainly because of how pretty they are. But I feel guilty spending extra money on cosmetics. Do farmer sinks offer any real working advantages along with beauty? Cindy, Michigan
Developers for Merrimack Park Place, the complex now under construction at the entrance to Merrimack Premium Outlets, are seeking permission to construct twice as many apartments as originally planned.
MANCHESTER — A Nashua developer is seeking a variance from the city’s zoning board to build a 42-unit condominium building on South Willow Street.
There is no limit to the wonders of a good wood shelf. For those of us who love accessories (and have a vast collection) it is important we have the perfect piece to adorn with our favorite goodies. That means for me at least, the more shelves the better.
‘Taxachusetts’ might not be the most accurate nickname for the commonwealth.
BUDAPEST — Gabor Kuntner had been planning to install a hot tub in his garden in a Budapest suburb for years but never got around to it until the pandemic prompted him to rush out and buy one to give his family some respite during lockdown.
Dear Helaine and Joe: I have photographed two prints for your attention. They were purchased in Paris, France, in 1956 or 1957. Hopefully, you can tell me if they have any monetary value. I am thinking about reframing them but do not want to do something to devalue them.
Six weeks of increases have put the 30-year fixed-rate average at its highest level in nine months.
Q: Hi Ed. My mother is getting on in age and I help out the best I can. She needs a new toilet seat and I told the family to leave it up to me. I don’t want to mess this favor up, so what do I need to think about before starting this job? Jim, New York state
Interior designer Regan Billingsley still spends some time in her studio, but for much of the past year, she has been doing a fair amount of work from home.
Master Contractor/Plumber Ed Del Grande is known internationally as the author of the book "Ed Del Grande's House Call," the host of TV and Internet shows, and a LEED green associate. Visit eddelgrande.com or write eadelg@cs.com. Always consult local contractors and codes.
A developer wants to build 64 townhomes on an old horse farm in Litchfield, continuing a regionwide trend of converting rural properties to housing subdivisions.
Treasures: Gruppe painting is a gem
The Manchester Millyard is known for its transformation from factories to a tech hub over the past century.
The former Mohawk Tannery site in Nashua is a step closer to being converted into a mixed-use development with up to 300 apartments.
U.S. home prices were up by 14.9% year-over-year in the final months of 2020, according to the latest survey by the National Association of Realtors.
The 10-story Citizens Bank building and the Pearson’s Jewelers building on Elm Street in Manchester have brought more than 250 residents downtown after being converted to apartments in recent years. The Millyard has also become a hot spot for people to live.
BERLIN — Three years ago, Alicia and Skip Casner moved from Phoenix to Laconia. Alicia, 35, wanted snow. Skip, 42, wanted a small city, and they could be close to some of his family.
New Hampshire could get up to $200 million for rental assistance from the federal stimulus bill enacted in December, according to the U.S. Treasury Department.
