A couple purchases a home just up the street from where they'd met as teenagers; seven years later they decide to rebuild.

When Jim and Cindy needed more space in their summer place, they decided to build 'up' … literally.

After purchasing a nearly completed home, the new owners insert a feeling of old France with creative finishing touches in the kitchen and master bath.

Storm damage, leaky plumbing and a damaged oil tank lead a homeowner to a complete renovation.

A family of four found a summer getaway in their renovated Chatham cottage.

A waterfront home goes from feeling dark and dated to open and airy in just five months.

Interior decorating in a small space may seem like a challenge, but there are plenty of creative ways to make the most of a room or even a whole house with a small square footage. We asked three local interior designers for their best tips and they all agreed more space isn't necessarily better if you use the space you have properly.

An 1870s barn is moved from Maine to the Cape and along the way, it's completely restored and gains an apartment.

A Sears catalogue kit house comes down to make way for a more fitting year-round home.

A partner with Patriot Builders puts his expertise to good use in recreating a home that\'s been in the family for decades.

Beyond repair, an old sea captain"s home becomes a period-inspired Shingle-style summer cottage in Harwich Port.

The goal was to convert the third-floor attic into a space with an office area, bonus room and a bathroom while maximizing the dazzling views of Buzzards Bay, Vineyard Sound, Woods Hole and Martha\'s Vineyard.

A tiny lot space means sticking with the original floor plan, but with a little creativity these homeowners gain a stunning water views from every room in the house.

A Town Planner and His Wife Plan Their Own Remodel

And the two work beautifully together. Almost a dozen years ago, David McAlpin and his wife were cleaning out the garage-apartment on their family vacation property in Chatham-a lush river-side estate owned and shared by David, his father and two siblings.

Davis and Nancy Bates are persistent people. And they were determined to replace their petite, worn-down Barnstable Village cottage featuring magnificent harbor views into a comfortable, modern summer retreat that would accommodate four children and seven grandchildren.

Winner of the 2010 Chatham Preservation Commission Award: