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        <description>Tell us about your next project for your New England home or ask for advice. </description>
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            <title>Vent Miser (1 reply)</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ I saw an infomercial about a product that allowed you to close off unused vents in your house - on a timer.  You would be able to close the vents in the childrens' rooms during school hours, for example. It seems like a great idea but I can't find the phone number.<br />
<br />
Does anyone know where I can purchase these or what they are called?  I think it was Vent Miser, maybe?<br />
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Thanks]]></description>
            <dc:creator>joycen</dc:creator>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:14:26 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Pellet stoves? (1 reply)</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ Does anyone have any experience with them?  My son has a very large historic home in Maine and is considering changing over from oil.  Any good sound advice, suggestions or recommendations?  Thanks!]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Sandpiper</dc:creator>
            <category>Home</category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:53:53 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Tips for repairing wood antiques... (no replies)</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ Last week I acquired some late 1800's to early 1900's  wood antique furniture. After looking at the labels and burned logo's on the pieces I was able to do some research on them. Didn't find much info but the little info that I did find tells me that these pieces are not of super great value. That is ok by me since the sentimental value is priceless.<br />
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So my question is where can I find info on how to fix these pieces up? Info on what chemicals/products to use and not to use on them? Some of the pieces have the finish worn off down to the wood in many spots and some are mildly water damaged in the corners. Also they smell old which, I know, is part of the whole antique thing but these pieces smell old in a way that can't be ignored.<br />
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So anyway any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. This is my new project for the Fall/Winter and I'm ready to get hopping! : )<br />
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Thank you!<br />
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-<br />
Stacy]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
            <category>Home</category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 17:40:52 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Old Magazine (no replies)</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ We have an old (1946, Volume 10, No. 12) Yankee magazine.  Would one of you like us to send it to you for your archives?  If so, what address?  First come, first serve.<br />
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Judy Brunner]]></description>
            <dc:creator>jsbrunner</dc:creator>
            <category>Home</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:03:44 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Renovating a farmhouse (no replies)</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ Well folks, we aren't doing any traveling this year because we've moved to the house my husband's great great grandfather used to own (it's been in the family all this time). The last time the kitchen cabinets were renovated was 1947, the foundation is in sad shape, the old shed fell down in the 70s etc. Lots of work needed. We had a demolition party in June to gut the kitchen to the studs and tear out the old back stairs. A new foundation was excavated giving my husband a chance to make the kitchen ell level again. The old part of the cellar will stay the same, only 6' high with a stone foundation. The new garage is being built first so there will be a place to store tools and equipment but hopefully I'll have a new kitchen by Christmas. We haven't found anything of value but there are a few old bottles, an old rusty toy truck that was buried under the porch, an almanac from 1887 that was half gone, possibly for some critter's nesting material, and a few other scraps. We've always thought this house was built in the yearly 1900s because the first one burned. Not sure why things from the 1800s were in the walls.<br />
Fortunately my husband has been in the building business his whole life. The logistics can be bewildering to a newbie. But it's sure a lot easier to have power equipment. The original foundation would have been dug out by hand.<br />
Good luck on your projects!]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Donna</dc:creator>
            <category>Home</category>
            <pubDate>Sat, 25 Aug 2007 09:55:28 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Croquet Set (no replies)</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ Forum question:<br />
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I am looking for a sturdy croquet set that costs less than a mortgage payment. New ones I've bought have split balls and mallets during the very first game!<br />
<br />
Does anyone have a sturdy used set or plans to build your own?<br />
<br />
Thank you!<br />
<br />
S. Reiners]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Rachel</dc:creator>
            <category>Home</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2007 11:42:15 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Bona floor cleaners (no replies)</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ Saw the article about Bona and just wanted to share my experience. We had recently moved into a beautiful home with lots of wood floors (just before the holidays) and I of course volunteered to have everyone over. I was in a panic when I realized that the floors weren't looking very clean, even after I had washed them twice. To make a long story short, one of my new neighbors told me about Bona and how wonderful it was. She purchased it online too, (at www.installerstore.com ). I thought the prices were good and the shipping cost actually decreased with the more items bought. Anyway, got my Bona before my in-laws came to visit. The best part was hearing my sister-in-law talk about my wood floors. I will never use anything else. FYI Bona also carries a line of hard surface floor cleaners.]]></description>
            <dc:creator>scooter1</dc:creator>
            <category>Home</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:09:32 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>reproductions! Best of both worlds (no replies)</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ When growing up, my folks renovated a center chimney colonial that was to die for.  My husband on the other hand, grew up in a center chimney colonial that you could die in!  I think somewhere in our wedding vows he made me swear that we would never live in an old house.  It was tough for me.  We are builders and have devoured every aspect of building reproductions.  It is a passion I can't wait to get out of bed for every morning-  I have been known to dumpster dive - yes I'm proud of it, for the 3/4&quot; christian cross doors and bartered for someone's wainscoting they were preparing to remove.  The antique architecture in a new house is not for everyone - only a chosen few.  So for &quot;spec&quot; houses we use the &quot;new&quot; stuff that looks old.  Sometimes we'll add contemporary twists to our homes, not everyone likes low ceilings and small rooms.  So we'll open them up with higher ceilings, open concepts etc.  But you can't get away from the traditional things like a reproduction rumford fireplace, wainscoting, brick walk, granite steps, period lighting. <br />
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 I can't wait to break ground on another!  Email or post with anyone else's reproduction experiences. I can email you some of our past and present projects.<br />
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I had the auditor here at my house last year and without even asking me, he checked off a box that said &quot;over 100 years&quot; on the age of our house.  Guess its working, it's only 7 years young.  So off I go searching for more treasures!<br />
Lauren -]]></description>
            <dc:creator>wisel</dc:creator>
            <category>Home</category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2007 17:43:26 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>star (1 reply)</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ can somebody tell me what the five pointed star that I saw on numerous houses on Cape Cod and in Maine and also Vermont and, I assume its all over New England, signifies? We received one as a present  but dont know what it is supposed to represent.<br />
   Ny help would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to email me  at <a href="mailto:&#65;&#108;&#108;&#105;&#110;&#103;&#98;&#64;&#97;&#111;&#108;&#46;&#99;&#111;&#109;">&#65;&#108;&#108;&#105;&#110;&#103;&#98;&#64;&#97;&#111;&#108;&#46;&#99;&#111;&#109;</a>]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Allingb</dc:creator>
            <category>Home</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:51:07 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Reclaimed barn/house lumber (no replies)</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ In the past year or so there was an article about someone who bought old barns/houses for the antique wood.  I cannot find that article again and need info on someone who does this?]]></description>
            <dc:creator>barbaraeryan</dc:creator>
            <category>Home</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 28 Dec 2006 10:31:02 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Old Article Concerning Hydraulic Oil Heater (no replies)</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ I was told that some years ago there was an article in Yankee magazine about a gentleman in New Hampshire that invented a device that would heat hot water using a coil and an electric motor that drove a mechanism filled with hydraulic oil. He heated his house and domestic hot water with this unit. Does anyone have this article or is it just a fantasy? I was also told that he later became a millionaire and the idea disappeared.<br />
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Any information on this would be greatly appreciated. <br />
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Thanks for your help.<br />
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Mark H. Carlisle]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Mark H. Carlisle</dc:creator>
            <category>Home</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2006 09:26:27 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Boat-in-a-bottle (no replies)</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ Some yearws ago (at leat 10) a wonderful little article appeared in Yankee showing how to build from scratch a sailboat in a bottle.  Can anybody help me find that article?<br />
Peter Hall]]></description>
            <dc:creator>petermhall</dc:creator>
            <category>Home</category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2006 08:57:26 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Article on Lost Art of Wooden Boat-Building (no replies)</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ I'm trying to find out which issue of Yankee had an article about the lost art of wooden boat-building.   It was most likely written in the late 70's or sometime during the 80's.  If anyone remembers this article and can tell me what issue it appeared in, I'd appreciate it.]]></description>
            <dc:creator>rcrombie</dc:creator>
            <category>Home</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2006 15:30:15 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Brass Bed (no replies)</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ We have an old brass bed we would like to clean up. Years ago we had it cleaned and a finish that was suppose to keep it from tarnishing was applied. Needless to say it was put in the attic and is now extremely tarnished. I would like to try doing the work myself to restore it. Can anyone tell me how I go about this, and what supplies I will need? Thank You.]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Ellen Irwin</dc:creator>
            <category>Home</category>
            <pubDate>Sun, 20 Aug 2006 14:57:23 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>good conditioned furniture (1 reply)</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ I wish to sell a mahoghany bedroom suite with double dresser,man's chest, night table, head and foot boards, desk and chair; also hard rock maple twin beds, dresser and night table-located in lower NH.All in exceptional condition.Any suggestions as to how to do this?  Thank you.]]></description>
            <dc:creator>tonigazz</dc:creator>
            <category>Home</category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2006 14:35:31 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>New Deck, trim options (no replies)</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ We're going to be installing new decking on our back deck; Trex wood grained in Madeira (reddish brown). We're going to paint the railings white, and we're wondering what color the trim boards, lattice, and stringers should be. We're leaning towards doing the stringers and lattice white, but aren't sure if we should do the trim boards white (too much white?), or do them the same color as the decking, or somehow get the decking color into the mix to break up all that white. <br />
<br />
We think the trim boards will look nice in white, matching the railings and giving a nice contrast to the darker decking, but we aren't sure about the &quot;whole picture.<br />
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Opinions and advise are welcome....]]></description>
            <dc:creator>extremesgs</dc:creator>
            <category>Home</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2006 18:56:45 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>greenhouse salvage (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://www.yankeemagazine.com/forum/read.php?14,6320,6320#msg-6320</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ I am looking for any information from a past Yankee story (within the past 2 years) about a man who salvages old greenhouses with parts from other greenhouses. One of my summer projects is to dismantle my greenhouse (about 60 years old) and would like to contact him regarding any of the parts.]]></description>
            <dc:creator>bulldoglover</dc:creator>
            <category>Home</category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2006 19:22:07 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Pot Bellied Stoves (no replies)</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ I have two large, ornate, pot bellied wood stoves that I am trying to sell.  Does anyone know someplace I could call to have them valued?<br />
<br />
Thanks<br />
Krista]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Krista</dc:creator>
            <category>Home</category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2005 12:48:29 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Back issues of Yankee Magazine (7 replies)</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ Hello, <br />
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We are looking for one or more copies of both the March and April 2003 issues of Yankee magazine.  Does anyone out there have any they are willing to give or sell us?  Much obliged for your responses or ideas on how to get back issues. ]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Hope Brayton</dc:creator>
            <category>Home</category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 08:34:56 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>vintage kitchen sinks (1 reply)</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ I am looking for sources of vintage kitchen sinks, circa 1900's-1940's,  to replace my rusted one as part of a kitchen renovation. Any suggetsions in the New England area would be welcome. Thanks, ]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Gail Gramarossa</dc:creator>
            <category>Home</category>
            <pubDate>Sat, 02 Jul 2005 07:33:06 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>You might enjoy living in Camden, Maine... (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://www.yankeemagazine.com/forum/read.php?14,4812,4812#msg-4812</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ We think Camden, Maine is a wonderful coastal community &quot;where the meadows meet the sea.&quot; There's a Snow Bowl with chairlift, a beautiful harbor rimmed with lovely scenery, a great library, and many cultural events. The poet Edna St. Vincent Millay got her start here. If you're 55+ and thinking of retiring here, you might want to take a look at the scenic photos on this website, www.camdenvillagecondominiums.com  . ]]></description>
            <dc:creator>schoonerbees</dc:creator>
            <category>Home</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2005 18:36:25 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>define comfortable elegance (no replies)</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ I am in the process of designing a new line of small-scale furniture that is built around a theme of comfortable elegance. I would love hear what New England comfortable elegance is to you...]]></description>
            <dc:creator>AG</dc:creator>
            <category>Home</category>
            <pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2005 15:44:51 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Stockton, Maryland USA Zip Code 21864 a EUROPEAN community near Ocean City, Mary (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://www.yankeemagazine.com/forum/read.php?14,2920,2920#msg-2920</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ }{}{}{ STOCKTON, MARYLAND USA Zip Code 21864 is a MULTI-BILLION dollair ))YANKEE(( community near Ocean City, Maryland USA!________) with relations 2 the Worcester County, Maryland Department of the Treasure's @ Snow Hill, Maryland USA!]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Stockton, Maryland USA</dc:creator>
            <category>Home</category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2005 20:15:08 -0500</pubDate>
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