The shingled contemporary in Round Pond is a spacious model of simplicity.

Composite material has a high resistance to water and moisture, which can cause rotting as well as shrinking and swelling, and compromise the integrity of your deck's design.

Planning home improvements this spring? Some of the smartest financial investments you can make in your home are those that reduce the energy you use.

The cost of a solar electricity system, also known as photovoltaics or solarjust PV, has declined by more than 50 percent since 2010. Be sure to explore the 30 percent federal tax credit financial incentives and loan programs that can lower the cost of ownership.

In a survey, 71 percent of respondents say cleaning makes them relax

Maine gardening experts say that most deer will eat anything, if they're hungry enough. Including, or especially, your flower garden.

Small changes, such as replacing outdated cabinet knobs and drawer pulls, can make a surprising difference.

Whether you're a millennial looking to buy your first home or a boomer thinking about downsizing your empty nest, you're probably aware that it's a sellers' market out there.

Raising chickens has become very popular, because people enjoy caring for them and eating fresh eggs. Sean Ball, manager of the Paris Farmers Union Store in Newport, said customers who plan to raise chickens should do some practical homework first.

In Maine, heating the home can be a year-round issue. Here, Scott Libby of Royal River Heat Pumps in Freeport explains the efficiency and evolving technology of heat pumps.

The moment may come when you realize that avocado green and harvest gold are no longer the "in" colors for today's trendy kitchens.