Jill Connors

Middletown

Media Professional at Freelance

Media professional, writer, and editor with interests including architecture, interiors, maritime industry, and technology innovators

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Articles

Restoring a Gilded Age Gem in Westford, MA

3 weeks ago | thisoldhouse.com | Jill Connors

Although nearly two years went by from the first whispers of intent to the last detail hammered into place, homeowners Charlie and Dianne Grondine and daughter Emily never flinched from their vision for the once-endangered 1893 Colonial Revival house in Westford, Massachusetts. Dianne and Emily pictured a home with the elegance of the Gilded Age restored, meanwhile Charlie envisioned maintenance-free, energy-efficient living.
A Family's Mission to Restore a Local Treasure

1 month ago | thisoldhouse.com | Jill Connors

For homeowners who had put history higher than just about any other element on their wish list, the house they found delivers that and more. Built in 1893, the Colonial Revival in Westford, Massachusetts was a local icon, known to all as the "yellow house" and originally built loaded with architectural flourishes by a wealthy textile merchant.
Historic in Front, Roomy in the Back

Nov 22, 2024 | thisoldhouse.com | Jill Connors

For Adam Ford and Rachel Modahl, Nashville is much more than the center of country music or one of the fastest growing cities in the country. It is the hometown they chose. Having grown up elsewhere-Adam in Texas, Rachel in Chicago-they moved to Nashville for the quality of life and the culture the city is known for.
First Look at the Nashville Brick Cottage Project House

Aug 23, 2024 | thisoldhouse.com | Jill Connors
Remembering Roger Cook, 1954-2024

Aug 22, 2024 | thisoldhouse.com | Jill Connors

Roger's time with This Old House spanned nearly 40 years, from his first involvement in 1982-the show's second season-to his decision to step down in 2020 because of health issues. Roger was our much-loved colleague, treasured by the entire This Old House community for his soft-spoken but no-nonsense approach to every aspect of landscape contracting. He was always there with the answers we needed.
How To Choose the Right Colors for Your Rooms

Jul 17, 2024 | thisoldhouse.com | Jill Connors

Selecting the perfect colors for your home's interior can create an inviting atmosphere and transform your living space. The right color choices can help enhance architectural features, define areas in open floor plans, and even affect your mood. Whether you're looking to refresh a single room or coordinate colors throughout your entire home, understand the principles of color selection for a cohesive design.
Preserving a Home's Original Character While Remodeling

Dec 20, 2023 | thisoldhouse.com | Jill Connors

They dreaded the sound of heavy rain during those first few years. "We would go into flood mode, grab buckets and pumps, and head to the basement," recalls Lindsay Donaldson. Shortly after moving into the 1925 house in Indianapolis, she and her husband, Jack, had renovated the basement to gain more living space. But the garage, at the bottom of a slope and on the same level as the basement, continued to let rain pour in.
Modernizing a Mid-century House in Lexington, MA

Sep 11, 2023 | thisoldhouse.com | Jill Connors

A family turns to TOH to renovate a 1960 house that had been awkwardly expanded over time. Their goal: to create a contemporary, energy-efficient, open-plan home that is fully accessible for a son with mobility issues.