Homes
Inside New England’s Dream Summer Homes
From antiques-filled cottages to quaint rustic cabins, New England author and design journalist Jaci Conry invites us into the iconic summer house.
New England Victorian Gingerbread Houses: The Story Behind the Region’s Most Ornate Style
Discover how the exuberant New England Victorian gingerbread style, made famous at the Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association, became its most whimsical architectural tradition.
By Bruce Irving
Homing Instincts: Renovating a 1960s Fixer-Upper in Woodstock, Vermont
In a town that felt like their perfect fit, a DIY-minded couple takes on a house that’s anything but.
By Yankee Magazine
How to Make a Button Garland | Holiday Crafts
This easy button garland adds subtle vintage flair to your holiday decor.
By Christine Chitnis
Property Values: The Legacy of Yankee’s ‘House for Sale’ Column
For seven-plus decades, Yankee’s wide-roving “House for Sale” column offered readers the chance to dream about moving to the country.
By Bruce Irving
House for Sale Archive | A Cozy Updated New Hampshire Chalet in the Mountain Lakes District
Centrally located with modern updates, this New Hampshire chalet in our “House for Sale” archive offered mega escape inspiration.
By Aimee Tucker
Gardens
Frances Palmer’s Life with Flowers
Drawing equally from her garden and her studio, Connecticut ceramic artist Frances Palmer conjures up floral masterpieces.
6 New England Hydrangea Varieties – And How to Prune Them
Not all New England hydrangea varieties are created equal, but there’s one thing they have in common – beautiful summer blooms!
By Aimee Tucker
A Beginner’s Guide to Backyard Berries: How to Grow Berries Like Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, and Blackberries
Learn the basics of how to grow berries in New England, including strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries in our guide to backyard berries.
By Aimee Tucker
New England Spring Garden Essentials
A sampling of our favorite New England garden centers, plus simple tips for keeping spring flowering favorites happy and healthy.
By Yankee Editors
New England Fall Planting Guide | What to Plant Before the First Frost
Fall is a great time to work in the garden and prepare for next year’s growing season. Here are 5 top picks for fall planting in New England.
By Shelley Wigglesworth
How to Grow Oak Trees from Acorns
Late fall is the perfect time of year to collect acorns to grown into mighty oak trees. Learn how to grow oak trees from acorns with these easy instructions.
By Shelley Wigglesworth
Design
Finding Midcentury Modern in New England
How midcentury modern pioneers paved the way for the coolest architecture crawl. Follow our advice for finding midcentury modern in New England.
Congratulations to Maine MacArthur Foundation Award Winner Jeremy Frey
Using skills and materials as old as New England itself, MacArthur Foundation fellow Jeremy Frey, a Passamaquoddy artist and seventh-generation basketmaker, adds a modern touch to his work.
By Yankee Magazine
Made in New England | Swans Island Company
Coastal beauty entwines with artisan technique at Maine’s Swans Island Company.
By Yankee Magazine
The Cape Cod Beach Chair Company: Makers of New England’s Best Wooden Beach Chairs
How the Cape Cod Beach Chair Company reimagined the classic beach chair with durable and stylish results.
By Kate Whouley
Stave Puzzles | Maker of the World’s Most Coveted Luxury Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles
Handcrafted in Vermont, Stave Puzzles are luxury wooden jigsaw puzzles designed to challenge and delight—with no picture, no straight edges, and only one way to solve.
By Katrina Farmer
Debi Lilly’s Summer Style | Sunset Soirée
Event planner Debi Lilly celebrates the summer party in her new book, Summer Style: Food, Flowers, Fun.
By Aimee Tucker
How To
Get Rid of Skunk Odor | Methods to Deskunk Your Dog
Tomato juice isn’t the only (or best) old-time remedy to get rid of skunk odor from a dog. Keep these common household ingredients on hand and avoid the stink of skunk!
How to Keep Squirrels Out of Bird Feeders | Simple Solutions
Squirrels are notorious pests when it comes to stealing bird food. Here are three ways to keep squirrels out of bird feeders.
By Earl Proulx
Stop Rocking Chairs from Sliding | Rocking Chair Repair Tips
When your rocking chair turns into a walking chair, it’s time to take action. Here are a few rocking chair repair tips to stop rocking chairs from sliding.
By Earl Proulx
Poison Ivy Treatment and Poison Oak Remedies: What Really Works
Stop suffering in silence. Discover effective poison ivy treatment and poison oak remedies that relieve itching fast and help your skin heal quickly and naturally.
By The Editors of Yankee Magazine
How to Get Rid of Bats in the Attic
At a proper distance, bats can be excellent neighbors. Once they invade your space, however, it’s another story. Here’s how to get rid of bats in your home.
By Joe Bills
Keep Deer Out of the Garden | 5 Non-Toxic Gardening Tips
Try these methods to keep deer out of the garden without using chemicals and or spending a lot of money.
By Shelley Wigglesworth