Those of us who have spent any time in New Hampshire already know what people continue to discover: our state is a great place to live. New Hampshire again made the top 10 list of best states to raise a family. One of the big advantages is its proximity to Massachusetts, which earned high marks…

2020 brought us several new lifestyle and housing trends that are carrying into the new year. The most common change is the ability to work from home more frequently, and not just under special circumstances. No worries about traffic and commutes; as long as your high-speed internet works, professionals across industries are realizing they can…

The holiday season this year has everyone a bit anxious, a little on edge. We get it, we’re there too. This is the time of year we usually provide suggestions on how to host a houseful of family and friends gathered together. But instead of focusing on making room for large tables and impressing your…

The American lifestyle has adapted to the current global health crisis, and we are seeing some of the financial impact in our utility bills. Children are distance learning at home, adults are working from home full- or part-time. Couples and families are staying in on weekends and canceling or postponing vacations. More time at home…

The national pandemic resulted in a high demand of goods and services over the last six months. Families who stayed home most of the summer installed swimming pools, purchased bicycles, and completed home improvement projects inside and out. Thanks to low mortgage rates — and perhaps a desire to upgrade to a house with more…

Hiring a home inspector is the best way to know if everything in the house you want to purchase is in good order. A successful home inspection should give you the full picture of what you’re paying for and where you might have issues in the future or problems that need to be addressed immediately.…

2020 seems to be the year Americans are taking stock of what matters to them most when it comes to work-life balance. If you didn’t have to live near your city-based office, where would you choose to make your home? Rural communities and open spaces are developing a renewed appeal as urban dwellers relocate to…

We’re all spending a lot more time at home this spring. Even if we’re working outside the home for an essential business, fewer or non-existent extra-curricular activities and obligations mean we can more readily tackle some home projects, if we’re up for it.  And now that the weather is milder, outside might be a great…

Working from home in the twenty-first century is a common scenario in almost every industry. Conference calls, emails, and other administrative tasks often can be completed outside a traditional office environment. In the spring of 2020, almost the entire American workforce across various industries is working remotely on a full- or part-time basis. If telecommuting…

Smart phones, smart TVs, smart clocks, smart electrical plugs… Almost everything you can buy for your home these days comes with capabilities beyond its most basic functions. That’s great news for those of us who have embraced what the 21st century offers. We’ve talked a little bit before about smart options for our homes, and…

February is the month for hearts and love. Here in New Hampshire, there are plenty of options to celebrate, whether you’re looking for a special dining experience, a getaway for a romantic weekend, or something fun to do to enjoy our beautiful state in all its winter glory. For a special occasion dinner, there are…

A new decade calls for fresh touches around the home. How would you like to update your interior? We have the low-down on this year’s design trends. First, color. The color of the year as named by the Pantone Color Institute is Classic Blue. It’s a deep shade, some say reminiscent of the sky at…