Homes & Garden

With prices at the grocery store still high, many people are turning to a more sustainable source of food: gardens.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

Home prices are retesting their former high marks in New Hampshire.

Kingston and Temple require four parking spaces when building a single-family residence.

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.

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…

Spring is a lovely time to open your house and invite things in after a long, cold winter: sunshine, leafy smells, fresh air.

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.

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.

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.

Bedford officials hope to take advantage of a nearly $121,000 grant to look into encouraging development of different kinds of housing in town.

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.

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.

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.