Since the pandemic, the areas where we live and work – and how we use them daily – have been transformed. New trends are taking shape, and as a result, this year might just be “the golden era of renovation.” Here are a few trends to look out for this year. READ MORE HERE ..read more

Thinking about renovating your home? It can be tricky to know where to start. Marvin recently gained insight from Heather Fox of Foxwell Shoppe + Studio, Fox Homes, and Fox Realty, on things to consider while planning your next project. READ MORE HERE ..read more

With experience in both the interior design and real estate worlds, Katie Kurtz has valuable insight to consider in your next home design or renovation project. She shares her top ideas with Marvin, starting with a shift in one of the most popular trends: moving away from open floor plans and back toward old-fashioned rooms. READ MORE HERE ..read more

You can mix colors, finishes, and even patterns, but many of us are afraid to take the risk for fear of making a mistake. Design experts who specialize in blending styles share their tips for create a cohesive, balanced look. READ MORE HERE ..read more

Where to find the best live Irish music in New England this St. Patrick’s Day By Lannan M. O’Brien Amid the chaos of a lively pub, a few unassuming men and women make their way to a corner table with banjos, fiddles, and tin flutes in hand. They take their time settling in, retrieving pints, and bantering with their fellow musicians. Gradually, latecomers trickle in with more instruments. A few words are exchanged among the group before they begin to play a reel, the music filling the crowded room. This is the session, or seisiún in the Irish language, an informal gathering of musicians to per ..read more

By Kellie Innes Sales background helps realtor Jeff Groper match clients with Boston-area homes Jeff Groper jumped into the real estate business with both feet. After an early career as manager of an alcoholic beverage company, Groper made the switch to real estate because of his love for interacting with people. Now, with 33 years of experience, he wakes up every day excited to help clients find their dream homes. “I always was attracted to sales,” he shares. “And houses are a product that everybody needs, which is great.” Focusing primarily on Newton, Needham, Brookline, Boston, and the surr ..read more

Only certain types of wood make quality choices for windows and doors. Marvin has an in-house wood scientist, Ben Wallace, who is well-versed in the best options for exterior and interior windows, doors and their frames. READ MORE HERE ..read more

Your guide to celebrating Galentine’s Day around New England By Lannan M. O’Brien For those who are in love, Valentine’s Day is marked by romantic candlelit dinners, flowers, heart-shaped boxes of chocolate, and, if you’re lucky, a hand-wrapped gift of something sparkly. But where does that leave the BFFSs? “Parks and Recreation” fans know there’s room for women to celebrate the holiday with their closest friends in a pre-Valentine’s celebration on February 13, christened “Galentine’s Day,” on the popular TV show. As it turns out, there are fun activities for “the gals” happening across New En ..read more

Our take on Philadelphia’s most well-known sandwich. We use real cheese instead of canned cheese as well as some extra vegetables.   PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES COOK TIME: 15 MINUTES LEVEL: EASY YIELD: 12 ROLLS Ingredients 1 pound thinly sliced beef 2 onions 3 bell peppers 8 mushrooms ½ pound provolone or swiss cheese 1 pack of bread rolls- we like Martin’s Potato Rolls ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon paprika 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Preparation Method Preheat Wolf Convection Oven to Medium Broil. Thinly slice the onions, peppers, and mush ..read more

Often, the spaces and features of our homes are built with a single purpose in mind. Architect Scott Rappe, AIA, of Semple + Rappe Architects, thinks a bit differently: he and his team find creative design solutions for multigenerational homes, keeping in mind the diverse challenges and needs of people who may reside there for years to come. (Hint: one of those solutions includes installing clerestory windows using a Marvin direct glaze window unit.) READ MORE HERE ..read more