Laurel wrote me about this small beach cottage that she just finished remodeling in Maine. She said, "We went from a typical 1940's Cape Cod with low ceilings and cramped spaces to a light, bright two-story house." It was a pretty ... Keep Reading
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Fixing Up an Old New Englander in Maine
Last year Laurel LaBauve showed us how she turned a small ranch into a two-story Colonial. So when she told me about another old house they just finished renovating, I couldn't wait to see the pics. This one's an "1892 New Englander" in ... Keep Reading
Turning a Small Ranch Into a Two-Story House
This 2 bedroom, 1-bath post-war ranch in South Portland, Maine, was cute enough to begin with -- on the outside, at least. But it was kind of a mess on the inside. Laurel says they saw its potential, though. They fixed it up and added ... Keep Reading
Laurel’s Blah Brown House Gets Curb Appeal
When Laurel told me about the house that she's been renovating, she said, "My biggest worry was once it was finished and we put it on the market, no one would come look at it. It totally lacked curb appeal. After a year of sitting empty, ... Keep Reading
“How Facebook Helped Me Sell My House”
I keep hearing from readers who are selling their houses themselves by promoting them on social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and blogs. I have to admit I've always been dubious about whether that worked, especially in this tough ... Keep Reading