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Living Longer

Living Longer

Architect Eric Reinholdt updates an ancient house style for a difficult building lot and a tight budget.

Portland Flea-for-All

5 Items to Snap Up at a Vintage Shop

The secret to distinctive decor is knowing how to pull off a hodgepodge, says Erin Kiley of Portland Flea-for-All. Click to learn which items are currently flying off the floor at the Flea and how you can use them to create your own enviable, eclectic schemes.

Whittier House

It’s hard to miss a Gothic Revival house with its commanding central gable reaching skyward like an arrow. But in...

Flannel Napkins

5 DIY Maine Gifts to Give This Holiday Season

These five projects will cover all ages and interests on your holiday list.

On Toddy Pond

On Toddy Pond

Would you like to hibernate here for the winter? See more cozy cabins from Sarah's visit to Toddy Pond.

Lacanche range

Lacanche Range Surfaces in Maine

Can you put a price on nostalgia? The range has an appealing antique sensibility, "like an old wood-burning stove her grandparents had."

Maine Vacation Rentals

Home Advantage

Think the internet killed the old-school vacation rental agency? Think again. Why the best rental experience is often through a management company — especially in Maine.

The Art of the Family Compound

Why bunk under one roof when you and your crew can divide among cozy, self-contained cabins? This foursome on Sebago...

5 Items to Snap Up at a Vintage Shop

Forget theme — the secret to distinctive decor is knowing how to pull off a hodgepodge. These on-trend, timeless pieces...

Spurwink

A Forever Home for the Holidays

With more and more Maine kids in need of foster care, Spurwink has helped hundreds find loving homes.

Charles H. Ingraham House

Shingle style cottages have long been synonymous with Maine summers. But at least one early adopter of the style recognized...

Restoring a Buckled Barn

In a monthly column, the experts at Maine Preservation answer your questions about maintaining antique and vintage homes. My 2...

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