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Early New England Homes

Our 1750s home building system boasts beautiful timbered ceilings, a center chimney, wide board floors and many handmade features. Early New England life with the convenience and efficiency of a new home. 860-643-1148; www.earlynewenglandhomes.com

Historic Housefitters Co.

Our 18th century style hand-forged iron hardware is of the finest quality made in America today. For over 35 years we have offered a huge inventory of latches, hinges, bolts & much more for prompt delivery. Proudly specified for some of our country’s finest homes 800-247-4111; www.historichousefitters.com

J. S. Hurd Rug & Tapestry Design

“hand-knotted art fresh off the loom …and worth waiting for” Made-to-order handmade rugs & tapestries customizable from our many collections in size, pattern, and colorway OR newly created from your own inspirations. www.jshurddesign.com

Ecoshel® Cedar Shingle System

Ecoshel provides a higher quality, more precise

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