With bold colors (flamingo pink!) and whimsical wallpaper, this historic  home is a fresh take on old meets new. Steven Favreau is the type to go big — and go home. When he set out to put down roots near his hometown of Boston, Favreau fell in love with an old country estate in quaint Chelsea, […]

If your current heating system yields cold hands and frozen toes — it might be time to upgrade. Heating your home accounts for an inordinate portion of your utility bill, so it pays to choose the most efficient heating system possible. This doesn’t necessarily mean you should upgrade to a different type of system, however. […]

When temperatures plummet, the risk of your pipes freezing and bursting skyrockets. In fact, burst pipes are one of the most common causes of property damage during frigid weather and can cause thousands in water damage—easily $5,000 or more, according to the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (PDF). The pipes most at risk are those […]