Helen and Tim Atkinson’s 4,300-square-foot Greek Revival in Uptown Kingston has a long history, from being burned to the ground by the British in 1777 to its rebirth in 1840 to being haunted by an Edwardian matron.
Agnes Devereux recounts her chaotic journey from catering her own wedding (complete with an allergic reaction) to restoring a fire-damaged 18th-century farmhouse in Staatsburg to its former glory.
What does it actually mean for wood to be ready to burn (or “seasoned”) and why does that matter? Glenn Nystrup, owner of New Paltz-based Glenn’s Sheds, provides the answer, along with his top tips for ensuring firewood is properly seasoned and heading into the colder seasons with confidence.