2+ hour, 15+ min ago   (679+ words) Winter in Boston can provide plenty of fun, from snowball fights to sledding or ice skating on Frog Pond " but it can also create ice dams, a common and potentially costly problem for homeowners. We spoke with Joe Palumbo, the…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (252+ words) By Mark Philben -- Globe Correspondent Nothing says the holidays like a roaring fire. They are a lot of work in terms of maintenance and cleaning, but there is nothing like the warm crackle of wood " especially when sharing it with…...

4+ mon, 2+ day ago   (521+ words) By Nicole Cammorata - Globe Correspondent So you stalked every available listing on Zillow, made an offer, and finally bought your dream home. Congrats! You've now entered your home project era. "Your life has now to be balanced with being the…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (837+ words) For generations, New England homeowners have argued over the region's architectural canon: Colonial or Cape? Victorian or ranch? Paper or Styrofoam Dunkin' cup? (OK, maybe less on the last one.) In the past decade, another style even barged in all…...

5+ mon, 4+ week ago   (957+ words) New England's aged housing stock has seen it all. Sometimes weathered floorboards and hand-smoothed bannisters tell a clear story. But now and then there are twists in the narrative, and after a 100 years or more, the structure may not resemble…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (272+ words) By Mark Philben -- Globe Correspondent A question that comes up more often than you might think is, "What are some of your favorite remodeling projects and why?" I am lucky there are a fair number to choose from, both large…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago   (378+ words) By Mark Philben, The Boston Globe In keeping with today's Address theme, here are some thoughts on bringing some green into your home remodel. Some trends we are seeing: I wrote about this not long ago, and we are getting…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago   (652+ words) For years now, home buyers in this super'competitive real estate market have felt pressured to waive their right to a home inspection when making on offer, knowing at least some competing buyers will likely do the same. A new state…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago   (820+ words) Boston.com is the region's leading digital destination for information on all things Boston. Millions of visitors turn to our site for the best coverage of breaking news, things to do, sports, and entertainment in Greater Boston and beyond. When…...

10+ mon, 3+ day ago   (1021+ words) Boston.com is the region's leading digital destination for information on all things Boston. Millions of visitors turn to our site for the best coverage of breaking news, things to do, sports, and entertainment in Greater Boston and beyond. Spring…...