Vermont Verde Antique
Vermont Verde Antique is an acid resistant, stain resistant, hardy, durable, low maintenance rich green serpentine stone perfect for kitchen and bath counters, shower enclosures, fireplace surrounds, and floors.
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Products of the Week
Unico System
A central heating and cooling system using "aspiration" technology to warm and cool homes evenly and quietly with flexible small ducts that weave through ceilings, walls, and even floors.
Authentic Designs Colonial Lighting
Authentic Designs makes reproductions of colonial and early American lighting fixtures. We began by researching the originals which we found in historic New England inns, museums and private collections, and now recreate them in perfect detail.
A Colorful Glass Welcome
Glass adds sparkle and dimension, perhaps even color, to the garden, and it holds up well.
Period Lanterns
The entryway or porch light looks right when it illuminates the style antecedents of the house. Early lighting designs in copper or iron have been joined by lantern types patterned on those in French monasteries, English castles, and California’s iconic Arts & Crafts houses.
Preventing Hidden Leaks in Outdoor Plumbing
Due to a leak in the outdoor plumbing, the corner of the house had rotted beneath the shingles.
DIY Tower Shingling
The fancy-shingled conical roof atop the porch “tower” is a highlight of the facade. Now it’s been restored to match the original on this house built in 1908.
DIY Brick Path
Laying a brick path is labor intensive but not complicated. Here’s how a DIY couple got professional results
Easy Fixes for Curb Appeal
So-called curb appeal is a common concern among real-estate agents—but it also matters to those of us staying put. Here are some low- to medium-cost improvements that’ll brighten the neighborhood.
Stone Veneers for Old Houses
Stone veneers have become popular as a residential finish, appearing on fireplaces, chimneys, and foundations.
Queen Anne Neglected No Longer
The exterior is done, but we’ve got years to go restoring our Queen Anne.
Gutter Clinic
The best time to inspect and clean your gutters is before problems start.
Repairing Stucco
Although Stucco is a durable exterior surface, on occasion it needs to be repaired.
Prowood Market Gable Brackets, Knee Brace and more
Supplier of US.-made Cedar Architectural Accents: Brackets, Corbels, Tails, Porch and Gable Brackets, Screen Doors, Shutters, and Post Caps, Mantels and more. Custom work; nationwide shipping.
