7 The Building
The best work of builders & architects
by D. R. Boardman
13 The Interior
Designers and decorators on
great spaces
by Anita Sandler
19 The Outside
Ideas for your backyard and beyond
by Sarah Sargent
25 The Environment
Two recent homes are built the eco-way
by Sally West Johnson
32 The Good Life
From the ski slopes to Lake Champlain,
four fantastic homes.
by Kathleen James
44 Our Kitchen al Fresco
An outdoor room for eating, entertaining,
and living well.
by Deborah Krasner
48 Old House, New House
Tear it down or renovate? The decision
seemed easy…at first.
by Charles Fergus |
55 Decisions: To Build or To Buy?
Should you build a new house, buy an existing one, or renovate your own home?
by D. R. Boardman
60 Real Estate: Buyer's Market
Prices are up, but purchasers have more bargaining power than in recent years.
by Phil Dodd
64 Location: The Right Site
Placing your house properly on the land is key to aesthetics, view, and value.
by Jack Mckernon
67 Money: Building A Budget
All the items you’ll need to remember,
plus a few most people forget.
by Kate Fox
75 Architecture: Field Guide To Style
How to identify historic Vermont homes, from farm to Federal.
by Holly Kelton
80 Big Picture: The House As Art
Keith Wagner’s home and studio connect the land to the architecture.
by Kathleen James |