With prices at the grocery store still high, many people are turning to a more sustainable source of food: gardens.
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
In nearly all American homes built in recent memory, you’re probably familiar with drywall, which is by far the most popular wall material in the nation. Quickly installed, solid, and with a distinctive sound when you tap on them, drywall is a great choice. However, it’s not the only interio…
Saturday, May 20, 2023
Many of the nation’s most populous cities shrank when COVID struck, causing speculation about whether the change would be permanent. But those cities are for the most part rebounding, according to new data released by the Census Bureau on Thursday.
Millennials are the largest generation in the U.S., and everyone has been expecting members of this massive demographic cohort to reshape the housing market. So far, however, it hasn’t quite happened.
Thursday, May 18, 2023
As May arrives, we start moving into the warmer part of the year. Hot days are blissfully cool when air conditioners are running full swing.
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
High-income residents have been fleeing the state for years, according to recent research from the Pioneer Institute, in a pattern that is worsening as taxpayers stare down the state’s newly passed millionaire’s tax.
Monday, May 15, 2023
When Colleen Randall bought her house in 2016 for $174,000, she figured it was the perfect starter home. Then the past few years made the deal even sweeter: She doubled the square footage after redoing her unfinished basement.
The owner of 26 acres behind Bedford High School hopes for zoning relief in order to build a townhouse development for those 55 and older.
Sunday, May 14, 2023
TRIPLETT, N.C. -- Every morning before commuting to full-time jobs in town, Jess McClelland and Alex O'Neill tackle a long list of chores. Eggs in the chicken coop need collecting; the vegetables need picking; a pair of 400-pound pregnant pigs need their medicine. After working all day in ne…
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Sara Lucas and her husband live in one side of their Goffstown duplex and rent out the other side, collecting enough to cover “over half” of the mortgage payment.
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Modern farmhouse style has been all the rage — in magazines, on design TV shows and in homes across the country.
Home staging plays a vital role in the selling process, so don’t overlook it. According to the National Association of Realtors, it makes a big difference in helping potential buyers envision themselves in the space. Here are some tips to improve your odds of a good sale.
Tuesday, May 09, 2023
Home prices are retesting their former high marks in New Hampshire.
Monday, May 08, 2023
Kingston and Temple require four parking spaces when building a single-family residence.
Thursday, May 04, 2023
Removing a tree is rarely a decision you make lightly. Maybe a tree has been slowly dying over the years; maybe an overnight storm took out one of your favorites, or perhaps you want to change the look of your yard.
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Children grow up and move out. Careers end and commutes vanish. As baby boomers hit retirement age, many may wonder if there is any reason to remain in the traditional family home.
Sandra Ceballos eventually burned out in 2014 from stress and quit her job as a marketing coordinator at a retirement community. Her daughters encouraged her to slow down and do something else.
Earlier this year, Jenny Bicks, a former writer on the HBO series “Sex and the City,” tweeted: “24 years ago I wrote an episode of SATC where Miranda is shamed for buying an apartment as a single woman. Now single women outnumber single men in being homeowners. This is thrilling.” The missiv…
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Spring is a lovely time to open your house and invite things in after a long, cold winter: sunshine, leafy smells, fresh air.
With the benefit of hindsight, millions of U.S. homeowners inclined to sell would have been better off doing it last spring.
While home foreclosures are on the rise across the U.S., Mainers appear to be at less risk of losing their homes than residents in most other states.
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
WASHINGTON - Sales of new U.S. single-family homes jumped to a one-year high in March, likely as a retreat in mortgage rates boosted demand.
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Workshop attendees got their hands dirty at Bedford Fields on Saturday learning how to best arrange colorful spring annuals in a container garden.
Saturday, April 22, 2023
When Rashida Banks renovated the small rear patio of her Washington, D.C., home, she wanted to include a space where her pit bulls, Jax and Chase, could "do their business."
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Spring moisture and summer heat provide the ideal conditions for mold to take hold in your basements, bathrooms, areas behind walls, or any moist, dark place in your home. Mold can cause health problems and potentially require a very expensive remediation job if it gets out of control. Here …
Homes have a scent — only sometimes intentionally. Depending on the situation, they can attract or repel.
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
WASHINGTON - U.S. single-family homebuilding increased for a second straight month in March, while permits for future construction surged, offering some glimmers of hope for the depressed housing market ahead of the busy spring selling season.
Sunday, April 16, 2023
Brookline officials discriminated against African-Americans and Latinos by taking steps to block an 80-unit affordable townhome project that residents proclaimed would change their town’s character, according to a lawsuit filed by a well known real estate development family.
Thursday, April 13, 2023
New Hampshire will receive another $9 million in pandemic relief funds to be spent on housing and rents, U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen announced.
Like electricity and HVAC, plumbing is one of the most critical parts of your home whose infrastructure you rarely see.
Homeowners are looking for ways to make their homes feel less like a last bastion from the world’s troubles and more like a paradise of rest and relaxation.
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Bedford officials hope to take advantage of a nearly $121,000 grant to look into encouraging development of different kinds of housing in town.
Most of the Bay State’s conservatives might be thinking about ditching the east coast, a new poll shows.
Monday, April 10, 2023
More than 30 hours before Tuesday’s 5 p.m. deadline, Greg Powers already had secured seven offers for a two-bedroom condo in Merrimack listed for $300,000.
Thursday, April 06, 2023
When it rains, your basement can flood for a number of reasons. Gravity is the main culprit, of course, since your basement is the lowest living space in the house, but other factors are often at play.
Bookshelves are a versatile and functional piece of furniture that can enhance the look of any space in your home. While they primarily serve the practical purpose of storing books for many, they can also be a great way to showcase your personality and style (with or without books).
The tree leaves are sprouting and the flowers are blooming. Spring is here, and that means it’s time to do another round of deep cleaning around the house. Before shuttering yourself away for a weekend with an arsenal of cleaning supplies, consider these quick tips on what not to do when spr…
Curb appeal, the general attractiveness of a home’s visage, accounts for up to 7% of a house’s sales price, according to a 2020 report by The Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics. Luckily, making the most out of your home’s look is a relatively easy task.
Tuesday, April 04, 2023
Nothing spruces up outdoor entertaining like a unique centerpiece. A water feature in your yard can make an excellent conversation piece and provide a customized entertaining spot. And water is a key part of nature, adding to the energy and life of your home.
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