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NEWS AND FEATURES

Expansion plans for Boston convention center include new hotel

State and city leaders want to dramatically expand the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, seen above during construction in 2003, as part of an effort to spur private investment on the South Boston Waterfront. (By Casey Ross, Boston Globe)

HOME OF THE WEEK

Welcome difference in Middleboro

Where homes today are awash with antiseptic stainless steel appliances, the kitchen of this 129-year-old Victorian is painted in a Delft blue and white paint scheme.

Previous home: Brookline

Doing a good job

Recently, I wrote about homeowners who were at the mercy of contractors when they needed home repairs. Since most homeowners don�t know what fixes are...

BUYING

On the Block

Views of Zakim Bridge

The Zakim Bridge and other gems can be seen from these windows. (By Elizabeth Gehrman, Boston Globe)

50 rooms, 28 fireplaces

Inside the 26,000-square-foot Ames-Webster mansion in the Back Bay.

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HOME DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT

Cabin fever

You can take the man out of the woods, but you can’t take the woods out of one South End man’s apartment. (By Marni Elyse Katz, Boston Globe)

Goodbye, McMansions

Have a look at these modern home renderings from Boston architects.

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Peter Hotton

Replacing an odd-size door

Q. I have to replace my front door. It has one side light, and the whole unit is 56-inches wide. The width is apparently odd, because I can’t find an entry to fit that rough opening. Are there any places I can check with to see what kind of a combination will work?

2 p.m. Thurs Chat with Peter

Carol Stocker

NEWFS Full Moon Night Hike Wednesday

Carol Stocker's live chat has moved to Fridays. She will answer on-line questions Dec. 4, 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Full Moon Night...