Home & Garden

Simple but Sophisticated

"I love the holiday season and, while New Hampshire offers the quintessential 'White Christmas' experience, it can still be hard to achieve all that the Christmas carols promise. I've lived in Concord all of my life and find that simplifying…

Timeless Design

Renovating a kitchen or bath is an investment many only want to make once — by incorporating timeless design elements you can get the most mileage for your time and money. Investing in your house, whether you intend to sell…

A Farmhouse Makeover

Sometimes it takes a village to rehab an older home. Every summer the volunteers at the Museums of Old York select a house that becomes the creative outlet for a host of area interior designers. The makeovers are truly stunning…

Where the Hearth Is

Pellet and wood-burning stoves heat up your home without burning a hole in your pocket or the ozone layer. As we near cooler fall weather, it will soon be time to start turning up the heat. But since everybody's going…

Rehabbing History

Revamped and renovated, this Lake Sunapee Adirondack maintains its historical character while offering all the comforts of a modern home. Owners Peter and Jean Helwing had budgeted for a smaller lake home, perhaps one more like the house Jean's family…

Cornerstone Awards 2009

The Home Builders and Remodelers Association of New Hampshire, through its Sales and Marketing Council, recognize excellence in the building industry through their annual July Cornerstone Awards. New Hampshire Magazine is proud to present this portfolio of winning residential entries…

Going Green to Save Green

There are some tempting tax credits available for those homeowners willing to invest in renewable energy. When President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (better known as the Stimulus Bill) back in February, the debate was so huge…

Symphony of the Seasons

Spring arrives a bit late on Bible Hill in Francestown, but, when it does, the garden of Len and Meredeth Allen lights up with a crescendo of color, texture and fragrance. As the season progresses the tune changes from the…

Spruce Up With Stone

Most often when homeowners think of granite, they think of beautiful (and at times pricey) counter tops for the kitchen. But this year as the snow recedes and your yard is left looking a little drab, why not take the…

Secret Garden

A Concord garden is transformed into a perfect area for outdoor entertaining. Sometimes beauty can be found in unexpected places and magic can be made from the most mundane. Magic is certainly the word that comes to mind when discovering…