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19th-century charm abounds in this Back Bay condo for under $1 million

Built in the 1800s, the building was converted into condos in the 1970s.

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Is a replacement window the same as replacing a window? How to deal with a drafty home.

Many homes in the Boston area have drafty windows; the mechanics are shot, the seals between the panes have failed, and the windows are foggy.

Getting into hot water: What you’ll learn when you ditch a gas tank for a more climate-friendly heat pump

With $8 million in new funding, a Charlestown startup is trying to reinvent one of a home’s biggest energy guzzlers, the water heater.

Lovingly restored, this Gilded Age ‘haunted’ mansion is ready for a new owner

The once-abandoned historic Wheeler Mansion in Orange, Mass. is on the market for $1.14 million.

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Salem’s maritime history is alive in this 1768 town home for $500,000

Captain Edward Allen built this Georgian-style home located near the famous House of Seven Gables.

How accurate are online home value estimates? Here’s what to know when buying and selling a home.

Zillow has its Zestimate, Redfin and Homes.com have their own value estimates, plus there are listing prices, selling prices, and tax assessments to appraisals. What should you believe?

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These small trees and shrubs bring brilliant fall foliage to your yard

No maple tree in the front yard? No problem. Our gardening columnist offers his favorite plants to bring autumn’s colors to your garden.