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Right at Home
How Back Bay Builders balances Maine weather, evolving energy codes, and thoughtful design in local homes
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Well Framed
Thoughtful framing enhances art, architecture, and the way we experience our spaces
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The Comfort Equation
Kristie Green of Horizon Homes explains how a whole-home approach to energy efficiency helps Mainers lower bills and boost comfort
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Natural by Design
At Thos. Moser, craftsmanship, longevity, and Maine’s deep relationship with the forest shape furniture designed to endure for generations
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Right at Home
How Back Bay Builders balances Maine weather, evolving energy codes, and thoughtful design in local homes Article by Becca Abramson | Photography by courtesy of Back Bay Builders On a rare sunny winter day in Portland, Nate Nelson’s crew is in good spirits. “Man, did we need this,” he says with a laugh. After weeks of ice storms and gray skies, the mood shift is immediate. “My guys are super happy. Sun and everyone’s singing.” That awareness of weather, mood, environment feels fitting for...
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Well Framed
Thoughtful framing enhances art, architecture, and the way we experience our spaces Article by Becca Abramson Framing is often thought of as the final step after art is selected, but it’s just as important as the artwork itself. At its best, framing is both a craft and a design element, something that protects a piece while also shaping how it lives in a home. Professional framers know to consider materials, proportions, and construction techniques that ensure longevity, while also thinking...
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The Comfort Equation
Kristie Green of Horizon Homes explains how a whole-home approach to energy efficiency helps Mainers lower bills and boost comfort Article by Becca Abramson | Photography by courtesy of Horizon Homes What’s unique about Horizon Homes’ whole-home approach to energy efficiency? When we go into someone’s home, we always start with a free energy assessment—similar to a building inspection, but from an efficiency standpoint—that takes everything into consideration: insulation, air sealing...
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Natural by Design
At Thos. Moser, craftsmanship, longevity, and Maine’s deep relationship with the forest shape furniture designed to endure for generations Article by Becca Abramson | Photography by courtesy of Thos. Moser We live in a design world increasingly dominated by composites, and fast-turn furnishings, which makes solid wood feel a little like the grown-up in the room. It doesn’t shout, chase trends, or ask to be noticed, but it always holds its ground. For decades, Thos. Moser has built its...
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