Nest — Fall 2024
Easing Construction Costs in a Housing Crisis; Inside a Charmingly Rustic St. Albans Camp; Home Tips for Weathering Climate Change; The Stone Trust Teaches a Timeless Craft; Finders are Keepers at the Vintage Den
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Nest — Fall 2024
In this autumn edition of Nest — Seven Days‘ quarterly magazine on homes, design and real estate — we sneak a peek inside Paul Hance’s charmingly rustic St. Albans family camp.
New York-Based Stewart’s Shops to Buy Vermont’s Jolley Stores
The 360-store convenience store chain based in New York State plans to acquire the Vermont-based Jolley chain and some associated fuel dealers.
In Hyde Park, the Vintage Den Sells Quirky Antiques With Local Charm
Opened in December 2023 by married couple Sasha and Dennis French, the antiques store offers an eclectic array of secondhand items ideal for home décor.
Vermont Cities and Towns Try to Ease Home Construction Costs
Years after the state’s housing shortage was identified as a crisis, few new homes are being built. Now officials are looking for ways to help developers.
Home Tour: A Rebuilt St. Albans Camp Keeps Past and Future in Mind
Artist and antiques dealer Paul Hance rebuilt his family camp from the ground up. The handsome new house on St. Albans Bay still holds a lifetime of memories.
Vermont’s Stone Trust Teaches the Art of Dry Stone Walling
The Dummerston nonprofit preserves and teaches stoneworking techniques. A single-day workshop won’t make you a waller, but it might inspire you to become one.
Tips for Making Your Home More Resilient to Climate Change
Experts offer weatherization tips for how Vermont homeowners, homebuyers and landlords can safeguard themselves and their properties.
