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A Creekside Cottage for the Ages
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The descendant of the original owner buys it back, then builds a beautiful namesake.
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Twelve Critical Things You Need to Consider Before and After You Purchase an Old House
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This article evolved from conversations between Gale C. Steves and John Altobello in planning for their forthcoming book on new life for old houses.
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Restoring a Victorian House in Cambridge
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Its façade a fantasia of neoclassical, Aesthetic, and Queen Anne decorative elements, this 1885 house has been restored and gently remodeled.
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Down in front
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Replacing awkward additions with a pleasing porch gives a Newton home a new look. Historic Newton gave its Preservation Award to John Altobello for this project, the essence of an artful renovation of a Victorian house.
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Designing the Future to Honor the Past
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The book sets out guidelines for building and development on Cape Cod.
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Relationships. Interior Designers Sally Wilson & John Kelsey Talk About Their Clients and Themselves.
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Pedal Pushers
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After discovering Nantucket Island’s bike paths, a Boston couple geared up to build this cozy cottage.
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Historic Newton Preservation Award
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The essence of an artful renovation of a Victorian house.