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Linsday and JJ Morris on the steps of one of their Scissortail Homes builds.

January 22, 2020
Written by Margie Monin Dombrowski
Photos by Fugate Photography

Have you ever imagined running your own business, designing and building dream homes? For Lindsey Morris, one half of the husband-and-wife team behind Scissortail Homes, who’s partnered with Cottages & Bungalows…

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Project House 2020: A Farm Cottage with Scissortail Homes

January 13, 2020
Written by MARGIE MONIN DOMBROWSKI
Photography by COURTESY OF SCISSORTAIL HOMES

When you dream up your ideal forever home, you may not be able to find a home on the market with everything on your checklist. What happens when you want…

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A Custom Community in New Hampshire

When you think about a dream home, one aspect you shouldn’t overlook is the community and environment that surrounds it. We decided that Eastman Community was the perfect place to build our…

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Choosing Windows? These Are 7 Must-Have Qualities.

September 24, 2019
Written by Kristin Dowding & Jickie Torres
Photography by Ridgelight Studiosa

Whether you’re renovating, updating or embarking on a custom build, the windows you choose will have a bigger impact on the look and feel of your room that you may…

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Blue couch with light throw pillow and basket of blankets next to it and hardwood floors leading to an outdoor balcony.

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Hardwood Flooring Made Easy

June 3, 2019
Written by KRISTIN DOWDING
Photography by Ridgelight Studios

“A hardwood floor will be a piece of art that will be enjoyed for many years to come,” says Mandy Sancic, owner of Olde Wood, Ltd. with Tommy Sancic. We…

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2019 Project House: Meet the Designer, Heather Alton Marcello

May 13, 2019
Written by Will Levin

On a huge project like our 2019 Project House, there are many moving parts. One of those moving parts is working with a team of designers to furnish and style each room. Meet Heather…

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Expansive dining area and kitchen with exposed light colored beams and antique styled pendant lights hanging over the island.

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The Springfield Barn Home: A Beautiful Beginning

May 1, 2019
Written by KRISTIN DOWDING
Photos by COURTESY OF YANKEE BARN HOMES

We are so excited to introduce Yankee Barn Homes as our partner for an exciting home project we’re designing ourselves, called the Springfield Barn Home. Now that you have a…

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french doors in a pretty cottage living room

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3 Things to Look for When Choosing New Windows

April 13, 2019
Written by Kristin Dowding

How to choose windows when preparing to upgrade or build your home? A unique project such as this cottage/farmhouse home requires special companies to bring the design to life. When…

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Introducing the 2019 Project House! A dream-home collaboration with American Farmhouse Style magazine and Yankee barn Homes.

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Introducing the 2019 Project House: Farm Cottage Build

January 15, 2019
Written by Kristin Dowding

There’s something about seeing a project through from start to finish that’s satisfying to witness. The ever-popular before-and-after projects are always enthralling, but seeing a mere concept turned into reality…

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3 Pro Tips for Renovating a Cottage

December 26, 2018
Written by Jolene Nolte
Photography by Gabe Bridger

Renovating a cottage can be fun and exciting, but it can also be stressful. When there are a lot of moving parts, your goals can get swept away. Some simple…

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