January 2011: Green Scene
A greener view Some older PVC or vinyl blinds contain lead, so replace if installed before 1997. The windows in your home likely offer a beautiful view of the great […]
January 2011: Your Kids
“We’re in a tower right now,” explains Sam Gorman, 15. Sam and his brother Max, 13, are showing me around what their mom, Susan, refers to as their “man cave.” […]
January 2011: Your Kitchen
When describing a person, hearty means vigorous, joyful, and full of heart, perhaps calling to mind a cheerful farmer plowing into a huge breakfast after having completed the morning chores. […]
January 2011: A place between places
Seen through the trees on a steep Rugby-area hillside, W.G. Clark’s modern house presents a translucent glass-block face to the bustle of Barracks Road. “I’ve always admired this hillside,” says […]
January 2011: Entrepreneurs out of luck?
In some ways, it’s a great time to buy a house. Rates are low—downward of 4.5 percent; inventory is high and sellers can be advantageously motivated. It’s certainly a buyer’s […]
January 2011: Rental Rescue
Let’s face it. ’Tis the season for New Year’s resolutions, and most of us are better at breaking them than making them. “I’m going to lose 25 pounds” or “I’m […]
January 2011: Space that works…for two
When Gillian and Will Grimm set out to buy a house last spring, they didn’t have to look far: The one they wanted was across the street. A simple Cape […]
Wes Swing repeats himself
Wes Swing taught high school Latin for two years before devoting his time to music. A love of the classics comes through in his imagist lyrics and formally literate arrangements.
Hole'd up?
When life hands you lemons, you make lemonade. When life hands you a restaurant, you make good, old-fashioned comfort food. That is, not until you overhaul the whole place. Lex […]
What difference does a year make?
The start of a new year is a natural time to reflect upon your past year’s accomplishments. Perhaps you got a new job, lost weight, or quit smoking, but for […]