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Prefab Style

An architect almost erases the line between dwelling and nature with a sleek, modern kit house.
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Beauty on a Budget

A Portland architect’s energy efficient, single-family home.
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A Ride to Remember

At Popham Beach, miles of sand make it a stunning place to go horseback riding. By Meadow Rue Merrill Photographed...
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Our Backyard Forest

The wooded sanctuary behind our house taught our children about love and loss. By Meadow Rue Merrill Tyler Olson/Shutterstock.com All...
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The Winter House

A renovated milk shed serves as the soul of a suburban Scarborough dream home.
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A Peaks Paradise

Tim and Liz Williams renovated a classic Peaks Island cottage. Now it’s the life of the island party. By Meadow...
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A Camp for All Ages

Three generations coexist under one roof in this central Maine lakehouse.
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