Treasure hunt
Couple, Alberta Cifolelli, Pastel. LGE Fine Art Consulting photo
There’s no exact science to art selection, but following personal preferences and obt...
The good earth
Rear view of the 5,000-square-foot home shows solar panels on roof that help heat the ionized pool and spa, and porch with retractable screens that can...
June 2014 Home Personality: "Homes with Pools and Pool Houses"
23 Kettle Creek Road, Weston, Conn.
$5,850,000
Michelle & Company, 203-454-4663
Our “Home of the Month”: Perceived as one of the most architecturally signi...
Flower power
Nasturtiums on a bed of mixed greens. Photo courtesy of Farmhouse Flowers.
As spring unfolds in bursts of peonies, day lilies, and other nascent flowers, the ...
Special effects
New Canaan-based Prutting & Company Custom Builders collaborated on this Greenwich waterfront remodeling project with Joeb Moore + Partners Architects. Est...
Homegrown goodness: Kitchen gardens make a delicious difference
A classic example of a container herb garden: Peppermint, sage, lemon, thyme, and parsley. Photo courtesy of The Gardener’s Center and Florist.
Imagine the en...
Getting the yard ready for summer
Just because the old dead leaves have been raked and the garden hoses positioned does not mean that a yard is ready for summer. Spring clean-up is one thing, bu...
Building my Passive House – Part 4
The 2nd layer of foam board insulation has been installed and is fastened to the house by vertical wood firring strips.
This is the fourth entry in a series...
June 2014 HomePlanner
Photo courtesy of The Glass House
The Glass House Summer Party scheduled
The Glass House Summer Party will take place on Saturday, June 14, from 12 t...
Game of thrones
Everybody does it. No reason to hide a simple human function. It may be one of the last taboos, but I am here to lift the lid on the whole subject: Everyone nee...
Father's Day grilling tips from Kings Food Markets
Forty-five percent of people host BBQs on Father’s Day, and with June 15 quickly approaching and grilling season in full swing, it is time to learn about the me...
The Recipe Box: "The Spice of Life – Mexican Fiesta!"
Our recipe category for next month: "Make the Most of Summer Fruit." Please email your main dish, grilled, side, salad, dessert and beverage recipes which inc...
Tips for choosing an assisted-living home
Seventy percent of people age 65 and older will need long-term care at some point in their lives, according to a 2014 study by CareScout, a division of Genworth...
Preparing pets for hurricane season
Hurricane season is now upon us - running from June 1 - November 30. It is expected to be a busy hurricane season this year. Experts predict 17 named storms and...
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