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All Together Now

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Living Large in a Small Space

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Ask the Experts: Designing Your Dream Home — The Maine Way

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Lifting the Curtain on Custom Design

At Portland’s Home Remedies, drapery and upholstery projects start with real talk in the workroom.
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How to Heat — and Cool — Your Home Efficiently

Jim Godbout, owner of Jim Godbout Plumbing & Heating, tells how to navigate the world of heat pumps without getting burned.
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3 Ways to Build a Sustainable Landscape

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