Five Deep-Cleaning Jobs that are Oddly Satisfying

In a survey, 71 percent of respondents say cleaning makes them relax

Discourage Deer to Preserve Your Garden

Maine gardening experts say that most deer will eat anything, if they’re hungry enough. Including, or especially, your flower garden.

Choose the Right Materials for Your Dream Deck

Composite material has a high resistance to water and moisture, which can cause rotting as well as shrinking and swelling, and compromise the integrity of your
deck’s design.

Home’s Design Reflects a Lifestyle

The shingled contemporary in Round Pond is a spacious model of simplicity.

Tips and Tactics for Buying a Home in a Sellers’ Market

Whether you’re a millennial looking to buy your first home or a boomer thinking about downsizing your empty nest, you’re probably aware that it’s a sellers’ market out there.

Do Your Homework Before Adopting Chickens

Raising chickens has become very popular, because people enjoy caring for them and eating fresh eggs. Sean Ball, manager of the Paris Farmers Union Store in Newport, said customers who plan to raise chickens should do some practical homework first.

Solar Ambitions? Be Sure to Consider these Pointers

The cost of a solar electricity system, also known as photovoltaics or solarjust PV, has declined by more than 50 percent since 2010. Be sure to explore the 30 percent federal tax credit financial incentives and loan programs that can lower the cost of ownership.

Energy-Efficient Upgrades Make Smart Investments

Planning home improvements this spring? Some of the smartest financial investments you can make in your home are those that reduce the energy you use.

Here are Four Simple Swaps When Refreshing Your Kitchen

Small changes, such as replacing outdated cabinet knobs and drawer pulls, can make a surprising difference.

Spring Home Improvement 2018