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Newport Off-Season

Newport, Rhode Island off-season — November specifically — is a different place than the summer version. Here’s what’s worth doing when the crowds are gone.
What I Learned Building My Own Garage

Thirty years of building other people’s houses, and I finally built something for myself. Here’s what doing your own project teaches you that client work doesn’t.
Providence in November: Better Than You’d Expect

I make the drive from Brattleboro down to Providence, Rhode Island a few times a year. November has become my preferred time to go — fewer crowds, better atmosphere, same good food on Federal Hill.
Prepping Exterior Wood Before Winter: What Actually Matters

New England winters are hard on exterior wood. Here’s what I’ve learned about prep after thirty years of refinishing decks, trim, and siding in Vermont.
Thirty Years of Contracting: The Mistakes Homeowners Keep Making

After thirty years of residential contracting in Vermont and western Massachusetts, I keep seeing the same mistakes. Here’s the list.

Newport Off-Season