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From architectural marvels to cozy, character-filled camps and cottages, captivating stories about Maine homes, gardens, architecture, and design.

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Perkins’ Perch

From “Romance in Old Kennebunkport” by Harry Packard in the July 1955 issue of Down East Little of the romance of...
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Monhegan House Tour

“I’m walking around in a Jamie Wyeth painting.” See some of the landmarks portrayed in Wyeth’s work and some favorite island houses from a recent Maine Homes by Down East visit.
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Home Is Where Their Art Is

Downsizers carve out space for themselves — and their collection — in 1,200 square feet.
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A.B. Butler House

On Walker Street in Portland’s West End, the 1868 A.B. Butler House is a shining example of the Second Empire...
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Rethinking Pink

For a room of your own, or a shared space, today’s rosy shades are just right. In 1918, the trade...
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Tips (and Task Lights) for Aging Eyes

Q: As I get older, I’m finding it harder to see when I read or do other simple tasks in my home, even with my glasses on. Can you suggest some lighting improvements that might help?
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Home at Last

After several itinerant decades, a couple puts down roots in historic Paris Hill.
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Captain Reuben Merrill House

In Yarmouth, the Captain Reuben Merrill House — a.k.a. “Reuben’s Folly” — towers over West Main Street. The 1858 Italianate...
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The Art of Lakeside Living

In Raymond, a contemporary riff on Maine camps takes its cues from a treasured waterfront site. Photographed by Brian Vanden...
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Leak-Proof Your Chimney

In a monthly column, Christopher W. Closs, an expert with Maine Preservation, answers your questions about maintaining antique and vintage...
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Take the Pain Out of Replacing Your Windows

As the autumn chill arrives, it’s a reminder that there are many reasons to replace your windows and doors, and...
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Linwood Cottage

Seated on a hill overlooking the Penobscot River in Bucksport, Linwood Cottage has a reputation as one of Maine’s most...
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