The Iconic New England Wood Shake The classic, New England, coastal home. Gorgeous, aged roofs. Dynamically colored - bleached by the sun. Can you still get a wood shake shingle look with modern day shingles? And is it [...]
Thank you to Rich Grant from Mayer Tree Service for tips on caring for trees and shrubs after this harsh winter... Winter is a rough time for trees, shrubs and lawns. Do you know why? They are [...]
Are you worn out by this winter weather? We all are, but SPRING is around the corner. I smile as I used to teach hearing impaired children what idioms are and this one in particularly. “Around [...]
On cold winter days, freshen up indoor spaces and refresh your spirits too! February is about getting cozy and taking care of home maintenance tasks while also planning for Spring home improvements. Here are 5 inside and [...]
Are you tired of seeing no color or life in your front yard or back yard when you look out your windows? I need to see color and life outside - not just a blanket of snow. Each week [...]
Thank you to John Livermore & Ryan Fitzsimmons from Boston Solar for providing their expert advice on solar panel efficiency during the winter... Two of our most frequently asked questions are: “What happens to rooftop solar [...]
I don’t know about you, but I love when the Christmas catalogs start coming simply for the inspiration I find in all of the photos. One of my absolute favorites is Pottery Barn. They do such [...]
I don’t know about you, but for me this weekend was all about holiday-ing up my house. Yes, it was 30 degrees but I wanted to start tackling the decorating. For the first time, I [...]
Do you love to decorate with fresh perishable greens during the holidays like me? Well did you know they actually have an expiration date? I didn’t…well maybe in February when they remind me they do. I [...]
Ok, I will admit it. I left my poinsettias outside on my vintage step stool on my porch. And yes, it was 30 degrees and they died. It was my first time decorating my porch and [...]
