"I often say—only half-joking—that aside from our children, this renovation has been one of the highlights of our 38-year marriage." Now, after two painstaking years of renovations, the couple have put the home on the market for just under $1 million.

Experience one Maine summer and you are hooked for life—or several lifetimes, judging from the many family estates that dot the coastline. One such property, owned by the same family for over a century, recently received a thoughtful refresh from interior designer Emily Thurman of Salt Lake City, Utah.

Rachel Gagie is having her Victorian home renovated and has been left “a little spooked” by what has been uncovered.

XO, MaCenna explains what it’s like buying a 110-year-old Victorian home. What is ‘ghost tapping?’: New scheme targeting tap-to-pay users

Richard Dunsing's skills at renovating older homes have brought him widespread recognition as Ukiah Valley's premier contractor, and a waiting list of potential clients. ''I've never been without a house to build or remodel,'' said Dunsing, who returned in ...