Writing & photography by Justin Negard Russel Wright wouldn’t let people in his house. At least not right away. Instead, visitors had to walk through the skinny forest trail just off the gravel driveway. They passed through a pergola draped in dense Dutchman’s pipe vines and headed towards the sound of rushing water. Depending on the time of day, Wright ...

We all lose things in our home. Here’s how to find them (and not lose them in the first place). By Max Chwatko Design by Justin Negard I've been under this couch for six months. Maybe seven. It’s hard to tell when you’re stuck in the dust-cloaked shadows, watching the world move on without you. Once, I was part of ...

(Without feeling overwhelmed, stressed or broke) By Gia Miller Design by Justin Negard They say every home tells a story, and we’ll bet most of them are lovely. But what about every renovation? What story does that tell? Is it one of stress and overwhelm coupled with delays and “surprise” expenses? For some, the answer is yes, but the reality ...

By Dr. Sarah J. Cutler Artwork by Justin Negard One of the responsibilities we humans have as caretakers of pets is caring for our pets in their last chapter. Often, our pets’ lives are shorter than ours, and we humans must make decisions about the best way to care for our aging pets, including deciding when it’s time to say ...

By Ana Dorta Design by Aeneas Eaton Home upkeep is no fleeting task. While cleaning the counters and vacuuming the floors are important, there are many other things you should do weekly, monthly or quarterly to keep your home in tip-top shape. 1. If you have a generator, run it at least once a week (even just for a minute) ...

By Josephine D’Ippolito     Design by Aeneas Eaton In today’s busy world, with countless responsibilities pulling us in different directions, making the most of every square inch of your home is more important than ever. To tackle the challenge of small, awkward spaces, we turned to architect Chris Taormina, based out of Yorktown Heights, and licensed real estate agent ...

How to paint your home By Kayla Schmidt Design by Justin Negard Look around your room. Is it a space you love? What colors are on your walls? Furniture? How do these make you feel? And, most importantly, do you feel like you need to switch it up? When it comes time for a change in your home, big or ...

Have you ever Googled your address and looked at your home’s estimated value? Was it too high? Too low? Who comes up with the number? And why is it different, depending on the website?  In today’s digital age, third-party sites pulling from the MLS can help you get your home on as many screens as possible, but they also come ...

By Susan Trumpbour Photography by Eric Haber In 2012, when husband-and-wife duo Michael and Stamatía Pappas were in their late fifties and early sixties, they made a drastic life change. After decades of working in the home textile industry, they took a bold leap into entrepreneurship and launched their own bedding company, Stamattina Linens. It all began with an ‘aha ...