Real Estate and Housing (Residential)

November 30, 2021
Published by Tim McKeough at November 30, 2021
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Restoring a 1788 House in Charleston, S.C., With a Walled Garden

The stately 1788 home in South Carolina had expansive rooms and a walled garden. But it needed a lot of work — and that would take […]
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November 12, 2021
Published by CANDACE JACKSON at November 12, 2021
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What Does It Take to Build a Disaster-Proof House?

A few homeowners across the country are trying to find out, by experimenting with new (and old) construction techniques. When a massive wildfire swept through Paradise, […]
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November 1, 2021
Published by Tim McKeough at November 1, 2021
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Shopping for Alarm Clocks

Because it’s the time of year when we could all use a little extra help waking up. With clocks being set back Sunday, at the end […]
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July 12, 2021
Published by Tim McKeough at July 12, 2021
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Shopping for Beanbag Chairs

Yes, they’re back — and they don’t all look alike. Take these five, for instance. Don’t assume you know what a beanbag chair looks — or […]
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July 6, 2021
Published by Joanne Kaufman at July 6, 2021
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Constructing the Perfect Villain: The Bad Contractor.

In her latest crime novel, Megan Abbott takes on the contractor-client relationship. In her Queens apartment, she’s avoided renovation altogether. More perhaps than most, Megan Abbott […]
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June 25, 2021
Published by Joanne Kaufman at June 25, 2021
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My Pandemic Hobby? Making Money.

During Covid, many people found solace in a new pastime. A few found profit. Jenny Eisler learned to knit in the first grade, and was good […]
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June 23, 2021
Published by MARGARET ROACH at June 23, 2021
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Throw-in-the-Trowel Week (and How to Get Past It)

If you’ve been working hard in the garden all spring, you may be ready to put up your feet and relax. Not so fast. Each year, […]
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June 18, 2021
Published by Ronda Kaysen at June 18, 2021
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My Sister, My Neighbor

At the height of the pandemic, some siblings decided to move into the same building to create an instant safe bubble. Stephanie Pellicano, 30, spent the […]
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June 16, 2021
Published by MARGARET ROACH at June 16, 2021
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Gardeners, Take Heed: It’s a ‘Tick-y Year’

This year, it will be hard to avoid ticks if you’re spending a lot of time outdoors. Here’s how to keep that from interfering with your […]
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June 2, 2021
Published by MARGARET ROACH at June 2, 2021
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The Do-It-Yourself Rain Garden

So you spent the holiday weekend indoors, watching rainwater pool in your yard — or worse still, in the basement? Here’s how to fix that. When […]
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