When meteorological winter arrives, Mainers look for ways to make their energy bills head in the same direction: down. These homes will give you an efficient baseline with which to start.

Though the design elements have historic connection to medieval England and France, Tudor homes are an American breed, with building booming during our country’s Gilded Age of the 1920s.

Ready for a brand-new start with minimal effort? Or a turnkey investment property? The sale price on these homes includes all or most of the furnishings.

This is the national median sales price for September, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. Let’s see what that list price could get you across the state.

These days, vertical siding, also known as board & batten, is commonly seen on new construction “modern farmhouses.”

Ionic and doric and Corinthian columns, oh my!

What better place to spend fall than Fryeburg, amongst the mountains of Western Maine?

As always, check with your town about permits before beginning any construction projects.

A simpler American cousin to the mansard roof, the gambrel has less flair at the edges and slopes on just two sides of the building.

And the closest place to get breakfast from the front door.