AS THE GARDENER

A guide to mint, the plant deer will actually avoid in your garden

Thyme, oregano, rosemary, summer savory, hyssop, lavender, peppermint, and spearmint all belong to the mint family.

So you want to live on Martha’s Vineyard? Year-round residents give the scoop.

It’s a tough market — and a tough winter — but one year-round Martha's Vineyard resident's advice is simple. “Life is short, buy the Vineyard house!”

What you can get for $1-2 million on Cape Cod

From condos with pools and tennis courts to an old-school beachfront bungalow, here’s what $1-2 million looks like on Cape Cod.

What you can get for under $1 million on Cape Cod

From classic Cape-style shingled homes to condos, buyers can get into the Cape market for well under $1 million.

HOME OF THE WEEK

Twin cottages on Nantucket are being sold together for $2.5m

Side-by-side studio homes at 7 and 8 Park Lane in ‘Sconset, a short walk from the water, are on the market.

This $1.25 million Gloucester home is like a time machine to the 1600s

Built in 1678, the William Haskell House looks about the same as it would have back then.

ASK THE REMODELER

Where to donate appliances and fixtures prior to your home renovation in Greater Boston

Before ripping out your kitchen cabinets and appliances, consider donating them to be recycled in someone else’s home.