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Real Estate
Globe Home of the Week
Hanover home has dock in North River
The rear of the house is a Victorian-like tower that has on each of its three levels an alcove with bay windows that look onto the peaceful river.
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Get invited back next summer with a DIY gift for your July 4th host
Photo: Melissa Massello/Shoestring Magazine A July 4th holiday invitation to a friend or colleague's vacation home is probably one of the best — and most...
July/August 2013 cover!
Trent Bell Memories of summers past inspired the cover story for our July/August issue (in homes and online next week), a whimsical quartet of cabins...
Harbor Links Gardens
By Carol Stocker The Old Northern Avenue Bridge, an important pedestrian link between the Rose Kennedy Greenway and the Seaport District, has been spruced...
The stark drama Nature tells
Two teams from the Massachusetts-based Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences are on Arctic expeditions this summer to study declining shorebird populations. Many threatened shorebird species,...
Improve your love life with a romance-ready bedroom
Frank talk alert: Intimacy and your bedroom setup go hand in hand, says Dawn Michael, a clinical sexologist and former interior designer. Here's her advice for an alluring design.
8 kitchen organizing ideas for messy cooks
Not the clean-as-you-go type? Not to worry. These strategies will help keep your kitchen looking tidy no matter what your cooking style is.
Life without air conditioning? These homes say 'yes'
Ever wish you could chuck that money-sucking air conditioner? Check out these homes that keep the air cool and flowing passively.
Build your own wooden deck chair -- for $10!
The days of old iron patio furniture are behind us. We're all about going green and reclaiming materials for new purposes! If you've got access to pallet wood and basic power tools (and the skills to use them), this project shouldn't take longer than an afternoon.
A beginner's guide to antiques
If you've been considering adding an antique piece or two to your home but are not sure where to begin, this mini guide covers the basics, from what makes an antique an antique to how to spot a great piece.
A Boston kitchen and bath go from dreary to darling
See how a $25,000 renovation budget gave 2 outdated spaces in a small city apartment a brand-new look.
Steep your rental in color -- without painting the walls
Even if your landlord has a strict no-painting policy, or you know you will be moving before long, you can still have a home that is vibrantly colorful. Check out these ideas and inspiration to fill every room in your home with rental-friendly color.
Is your bedroom paint color the secret to more sex?
Could the color of your walls effect your sex life or the amount of sleep you get in a night? Look to surprising revelations about bedroom wall colors to get more of what you want.
How to repair a broken glass door pane
Don't let broken glass shatter your self-esteem. You can fix it more easily and more inexpensively than you might realize. In fact, tracking down the glass might be the hardest part.
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10 ways to get your room lighting right
Learn how to layer table lamps, floor lamps and overhead fixtures to get the lighting you need and the mood you want.
10 beautifully blossoming spring centerpieces
You don't need to be a professional florist to make something beautiful and you can bring a little of the exuberance of spring inside with a seasonal bouquet.
Apartment hunting tips for renters
There may not be a way out of doing the legwork, but these 11 tips can help you get organized, set your priorities, search smart and stay focused every step of the way.
Can you live a full life in 220 square feet?
Adjusting mind-sets along with furniture may be the key to happiness for tiny-home dwellers. Here, professionals share strategies on how you can live a full life in the tiniest of spaces.
How to save a boring box of a room
Whip a ho-hum format and low ceilings into high-design shape with these ideas for boring gone beautiful that will help lead the way.
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- Strategies to make a large room feel comfortable
- When your tastes clash: How to design and decorate as a couple
Should you remodel or just move?
How do you make that go or no-go decision? What criteria do you use to make a rational decision to stay put and renovate or move on? This architect's insight may help.
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How to build a backyard fish pond without going belly up
The takeaway is, like indoor aquariums, fish ponds are not for the faint of heart. They can be time consuming, budget draining and, at times, heartbreaking. But as with most difficult things in life, the payoff is worth it.
23 ways to reduce waste at home
If you would like to reduce the amount of trash your household creates but are not quite sure how to do it, these 23 tips can help. They are all easy to implement and can add up to a reduction in waste that makes a difference.
8 tips for cleaner, greener laundry
From adjusting the washing temperature to swapping products, each of these eight tips is completely doable, so you can begin greening up your laundry routine today.
How to take ownership of your rental's green factor
If you rent your apartment, some of the larger-scale changes may not be an option, but there are still adjustments you can make on your own that will reduce your energy needs, save you money and make for a healthier home and planet.
How to attract birds to your garden
At the heart of it, our feathered friends are a lot like us — they just want a place where they feel at home. Here are a few ideas to make your home a welcoming place for shaking a tail feather throughout the seasons.
Scenes from the Boston Flower and Garden show
As the frigid winter weather began to wane, the annual Boston Flower and Garden Show at the Seaport World Trade Center helped gardening enthusiasts get a head start on spring fun.
- Design New England It’s always spring at the flower show
- Gardening The Boston Flower & Garden Show kicks off
- Pictures Scenes from the 2012 Flower and Garden show
Green sources Living green, saving green
Check out these tips and resources to help you preserve the environment and your finances.
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