Expert Advice

antique windows, coyotes, modular construction vs stick-built, allergies

Home Rx

Ask Hannah Holmes

Realtor/science writer/self-proclaimed “house geek” Hannah Holmes on conventional versus modular construction costs, fending off wily coyotes, and more.

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home organization tips

9 Tips for Organizing Your Maine Home

Expert Advice

Small office? No office? Jumbled pantry? Local pros address these and other organizational challenges with stylish ideas tailor-made for Maine homes.

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Márcia Minter

Five Minutes with Márcia Minter

Q & A

The co-founder of Portland’s Indigo Arts Alliance/former L.L.Bean creative director on collecting, power outfits, and the benefits of being married to a prolific artist.

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crawl space

Home Rx

Ask Hannah Holmes

Realtor/science writer/self-proclaimed “house geek” Hannah Holmes on evaluating heat pumps, cavemen’s home-furnishing habits, and more.

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Ted Carter Inspired Landscapes' work at a home in Kennebunk

The owners of this Kennebunk home wanted more parking space, without sacrificing their lush surroundings. Carter created an area for cars behind a clematis-draped trellis, installing Geoblock 5150 pavers beneath the grass to protect it from damage. In front of the house, he amended a steeply sloped lawn with sand fill and loam, creating a flat, green space for picnics, parties, and playing.

Ask The Experts: 4 Steps to a Stunning Yard

Sponsored Content: Ted Carter Inspired Landscapes

Landscape designer Ted Carter shares tips on designing your garden and grounds — to flourish.

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how can i find the mill rate of a town in Maine?

Home Rx

Ask Hannah Holmes

Realtor/science writer/self-proclaimed “house geek” Hannah Holmes on the fuzzy math behind property tax rates, her sportswoman mother’s pro-trespassing stance, and more.

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2020 Design Trends to Try in Your Maine Home

12 Design Trends to Try in 2020

Architecture & Design

Local pros weigh in on the looks you can expect to see a lot more of this year — and how to make them work in your home.

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