Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
08-28-2023, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,082
Builder Needed for Out Building in Tuftonboro
I have a designed and permitted out building (small workshop and one-bay boat space) and I'm trying to get a builder to build it. I don't have an urgent timetable, but want it done by next summer. ...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-24-2023, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,977
T Mobile Works for Us
We switched to T Mobile this spring from Verizon. Our total monthly went from $110 for 2 phones with data limits of 2GB to $65 with unlimited, but throttled at 50GB. This plan is available for...
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
10-03-2022, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 7,387
Slow Down
When driving on the highway, I drive slower... essentially, I drive the speed limit or maybe just below it.
This has three benefits: it reduces my carbon footprint because I use less gas, I save...
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
10-10-2021, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 125
Views: 35,741
Heat Pump & Cold Temps
When people use the term "efficient" for heat pumps, I think they are referring to the lowest temperature at which the heat pump will produce heat. Older technology started to lose efficiency...
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
10-10-2021, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 125
Views: 35,741
Mitsubishi Hyper Heat
We built a small house last year with a 3-ton Mitsubishi Hyper Heat Pump and ducted air handler that provides heat and AC. There is a backup resistive heat strip that turns on below 5 degrees. The...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-25-2021, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 468
Views: 226,694
19-Mile Bay
Last Saturday at our home on 19-Mile Bay, I heard a seaplane fly low, land in the bay and taxi toward the town docks. Later, it taxied out and took off. It was fun to watch, and very loud--louder...
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
04-26-2021, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,894
Drilled Well Costs
In 2019, we got two estimates for a drilled well. Neither company would provide a fixed-price quote. They quote $/foot drilled plus cost for trenching, well pump, pressure tank, fittings, etc. The...
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
04-26-2021, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,894
Treatment System
You could consider a treatment system consisting of a series of particle filters and a UV sterilizer. A dug well will always have some level of microbial contamination, even after you address your...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-22-2018, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,482
Lock?
About 10 years ago we had both our kayaks stolen from the side of our house, and our neighbors lost theirs also. So now we put them in the basement during the winter, and when they are outside I...
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Forum: Boating
09-17-2018, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,036
Mooring vs Slip
We have a house with a seasonal dock that is not secure enough for our larger boat, so it stays out on the mooring. In our case it's a necessity, but it does make it harder to use the boat. I...
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
06-06-2018, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 10,771
Rubbing Alcohol
Isopropyl alcohol — rubbing alcohol — dissolves the sap. I use two paper towels (or rags): one loaded with rubbing alcohol to dissolve and the another with alcohol to remove the smear left after...
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
03-02-2018, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,105
Some Ideas...
Our dock is also wood (cedar, lighter than pressure-treated) and we switched from galvanized steel pipes to heavy aluminum pipes (from RDS dock hardware in Franklin). The aluminum pipes are much...
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
10-13-2017, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 11,567
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
10-12-2017, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 11,567
Internet Only
We have internet-only in Tuftonboro, and the seasonal charge is $4.99.
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Forum: General Discussion
10-05-2017, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 16,419
Playstation Vue Streaming Service
Sony has a TV streaming service called Playstation Vue. It carries MLB plus other sports channels (NESN, etc.). You do need a device to stream it: computer, Amazon Fire TV, Sony Playstation, and a...
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
07-26-2017, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 9,569
Check with Code Enforcement Officer
Have you talked with your town's Code Enforcement Officer? If not, I suggest that you go in-person and ask for his/her suggestions about the overall process. I think they like to be included early,...
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Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews
05-17-2017, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 54,712
Lone Wolfe Brewing Co
I enjoy Lone Wolfe Brewing Co in Wolfeboro. It's a very small brewery and taproom, with about 8 varied styles on tap. Graham is the brewer, and he sometimes works the counter. Flights, pints,...
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
05-11-2017, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 44,796
Not Happy with On-Demand
We have an on-demand Rennai heater in our year-round home. I am not too happy with it and would not buy another.
It is installed in our basement, which is about 50 degrees. The water sitting in...
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
05-11-2017, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 61,250
Ecobee
I love my Ecobee, which allows remote control via mobile app.
Ecobee has remote sensors that allow you to control what room(s) determine the temperature. You can set up a schedule. For example,...
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
05-01-2017, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 28,726
Dilute Bleach Solution
A dilute bleach solution and a stiff brush on a handle will take off mold. It will brighten the color of the wood. It would be best to try it on an unobtrusive area before doing the whole deck.
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Forum: Boating
09-23-2016, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 15,607
Remove Chain and Hardware
Our mooring is in shallow water, so we remove all the hardware down to the eye-bolt in the rock. I think this might reduce corrosion of the galvanized parts. I have heard of people who then coat...
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Forum: Area WebCAMs
06-01-2016, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 21,442
Dynamic DNS
To deal with the changing local IP address issue, you need to configure Dynamic DNS (DDNS) on the camera. I have one and got it to work.
I searched "Foscam DDNS" and found a post with some...
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
05-29-2016, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 6,692
Filter Tank with Garnet
We also draw water from the lake, but instead of a cartridge filter we have a resin tank filled with garnet. It automatically backwashes once a week to the outside. We don't do much to maintain the...
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
02-29-2016, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 7,746
Code Enforcement Officer
We are in a similar situation, and my advice is to talk to your town's code enforcement officer first (if you haven't already). Bring a plot plan of your property and a simple sketch of what you're...
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
01-12-2016, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 28,512
Parts on the Internet
You can probably find the part you need online. I think the internet has been a huge challenge for local parts suppliers (and retailers in general).
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