Nest — Winter 2019-20
One Foodie’s Ultimate Kitchen Reno; Inside Burlington’s First Passive House; Why Winter Home-Buying Might Be Right for You; Slate’s Tips for Creating a Cozy Home; A Master Plumber’s Pipe Dreams
Birth Announcement: Colton David James King
On December 7, 2019, at Porter Medical Center, Taylor Miller and Jacob King welcomed a boy, Colton David James King.
Obituary: Mary Ann Rogers, 1947-2019
Rutland native remembered for her seamstress skills, ‘Turkey Bowl’ soup and good advice
Slate Offers Tips for a Cozy Approach to Interior Design
The word “slate” has several meanings. It refers to a building material and a color. The material — a stone that easily splits into flat pieces — is natural; the color is rich. Slate is also the name of a home décor and furnishings shop on Church Street in Burlington. And, for owner Sarah Phaneuf,…
A Burlington Couple Lives Lighter on the Planet With a Passive House
Vermonters can do many things to reduce their home’s carbon footprint. Owners of existing structures can seal air leaks, add insulation and replace old windows to improve energy efficiency. Folks building new structures can integrate solar power and use locally sourced materials. A fortunate few have the knowledge, resources and determination to take all of…
Master Plumber Chris Boudreau Helps Clients Go With the Flow
Chris Boudreau has been flush with work lately, and he doesn’t see things letting up anytime soon. With the early arrival of freezing temperatures in Vermont, the 38-year-old master plumber has been dealing with a higher-than-normal volume of burst pipes and inoperable heating systems. And that’s along with the usual customer calls about clogged drains,…
Selling or Buying a Home in Winter? Realtors Have Advice
Vermont in the summer is inspiring: a smorgasbord of festivals, farmers markets and endless activities in a picturesque natural landscape. It could make any newcomer think, I want to live here, while longtime residents might vow, I’m never leaving this place. Winter, on the other hand, can be a harder sell. As the skies turn…
A Stylish Remodel Makes for Kitchen Connection
The kitchen is where we entertain a boisterous group of friends while sharing a lavish spread, entertain questions from an inquisitive 4-year-old over a weekend pancake breakfast, and entertain ideas that pop up while tending a simmering pot. For Becca Brown McKnight, her meticulously renovated kitchen is all of that and more. “It’s really the…
Nest — Winter 2019-20
This time of year, Vermonters pretty much diverge into two camps: those who hit the slopes as often as possible, and those who hunker down and pine for spring. We can’t help you with the first part, but this issue offers some indoor inspiration. Fellow foodies can whet their appetites with Becca Brown McKnight’s kitchen…
