Home & Garden

Bob Manley's Sanbornton home soaks up the sun - and the cost of energy. Bob and Jerilyn Manley say that when they saw the red bathtub in what is now their Sanbornton home, they were hooked, but they kept their…

Think of it as a DIY project on a grand scale. A local New Hampshire company has everything you need to start building your own house, garage, barn, shed or cabin. Put on your tool belt and get ready to…

Keep your yard cool, clear and charming through spring and summer with the art of shade gardening. Persistent sun will keep a few would-be gardeners inside this summer, but most will bear the heat grudgingly and a few will enjoy…

Thinking about renovating or redesigning your kitchen? The Palace Theatre's annual kitchen tour features beautiful ideas you can apply to your own home.Renovating, expanding or redesigning your kitchen is a large undertaking that starts with one simple question: "What do…

You could call it a garden filled with art or a collection of exotic and rare species or a peaceful sanctuary filled with pleasing vistas, but Jill Nooney and Bob Munger call it home. They also call it Bedrock Gardens…

Enjoy the beautiful spring and summer weather with outdoor living spaces your whole family will love. As the days grow longer and warmer people all over the Granite State are itching to get out of the house. Though we've spent…

Two New Hampshire companies are pioneers in robotic and home automation technology. New Hampshire may be a small state, but two businesses, HomeSeer Technologies and Vgo Communications, can be credited with big innovations. With a robotic eye or a cell…

It wasn’t all red and green when area designers tackled the friends of the nashua symphony’s holiday house tour 2008 — here are the detailsDesigner Marlene Bennett and florist David Picard created a classic but modern look for a 1902…

Not sure what to do with the basement - why not turn it into a wine lover's dream? As a child growing up in a vintage Victorian home, I remember cringing at the thought of going into the basement. Rusty…

Relax all year round with beautiful and restorative outdoor spas.While some people may think of outdoor spas as a luxury they can't afford, others view it as a very practical investment. Right now some people are more than just moderately…