https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/ Construction, maintenance, services, utilities, wells, pests, etc. en Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:38:37 GMT vBulletin 60 https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/ https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30552&goto=newpost Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:42:50 GMT Does anyone have a mini-split system in a seasonal house that you close down for the winter? Since these systems do have condensation drains I'm curious if that creates an issue once the house temp becomes the same temp as the outside during the winter and something in these units is susceptible to freezing.

Thank you. ]]> Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance feb https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30552 https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30551&goto=newpost Sun, 31 May 2026 12:29:38 GMT I am thinking of getting a rechargeable battery pack big enough to run the pump and refrigerator in the event of a power outage. They are relatively rare on Bear.

I'll put a soft start adapter on the pump to minimize the load needed at start up. The stove is propane.

Because this will (hopefully) be used infrequently, I am looking for ease of annual maintenance, hence staying away from a generator that needs oil changes and fuel drained annually. I'm also not a fan of the constant noise of a typical generator.

I don't need to power the whole house.

Anyone go this route and/or have suggestions? ]]> Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance Garcia https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30551 https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30550&goto=newpost Sat, 30 May 2026 09:17:26 GMT Power is down on Welch Island at least on the West side. It went down around 4:30 AM today. Dan Power is down on Welch Island at least on the West side. It went down around 4:30 AM today.

Dan ]]> Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance ishoot308 https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30550 https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30549&goto=newpost Fri, 29 May 2026 21:53:40 GMT Hi Everyone, I am looking for recommendations for contractors in the Laconia/Gilford/Meredith area who can gut my bathroom, replace a rotted bathroom floor damaged by a toilet leak, and then install a new bathroom. Unfortunately, we also discovered that the support beams holding up the... Hi Everyone,

I am looking for recommendations for contractors in the Laconia/Gilford/Meredith area who can gut my bathroom, replace a rotted bathroom floor damaged by a toilet leak, and then install a new bathroom.

Unfortunately, we also discovered that the support beams holding up the cottage are sagging due to inadequate support, so I need a contractor to jack up the house, add additional supports to the existing beams, and install additional beams.

We also discovered cracks in the chimney that need to be repaired.

Any recommendations you can make would be really appreciated! ]]> Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance Grey Goose https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30549 https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30536&goto=newpost Fri, 22 May 2026 13:34:59 GMT Hi all - I am looking to find a design/builder to start working with to build a home in Moultonborough. Does anyone have any recommendations on companies to connect with or companies to steer clear of. Thank you and have a safe holiday weekend! Mike Hi all - I am looking to find a design/builder to start working with to build a home in Moultonborough. Does anyone have any recommendations on companies to connect with or companies to steer clear of. Thank you and have a safe holiday weekend! Mike ]]> Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance Mike_VT https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30536 https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30535&goto=newpost Fri, 22 May 2026 11:34:18 GMT I have a small business in Meredith and looking for a small reasonable construction company to dig a couple of footers, mount 2 large posts and mount a heavy sign (going to need a lift). If anyone can point me in the right direction. Would appreciate it I have a small business in Meredith and looking for a small reasonable construction company to dig a couple of footers, mount 2 large posts and mount a heavy sign (going to need a lift). If anyone can point me in the right direction. Would appreciate it ]]> Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance Daniels203 https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30535 https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30530&goto=newpost Mon, 18 May 2026 19:17:05 GMT Shifting ice crushed my crib dock for the first time in 45 years, just before ice-out, so I had to replace it quickly. Cindy Folsom of Folsom Design applied for and received a permit in 13 days! Terry Graham of Docks Unlimited gave a reasonable price, promised to replace it in a week after... Shifting ice crushed my crib dock for the first time in 45 years, just before ice-out, so I had to replace it quickly. Cindy Folsom of Folsom Design applied for and received a permit in 13 days! Terry Graham of Docks Unlimited gave a reasonable price, promised to replace it in a week after receiving the permit, and did. he arrived when he said he would, the dock looks better than I expected and he cleaned up afterward.

I'm more than pleased with the quick response and quality provided by both Cindy and Terry and strongly recommend them. ]]> Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance Fishy Cover https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30530 https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30522&goto=newpost Wed, 13 May 2026 20:10:15 GMT I apologize for the length of this post in advance... As my wife and I get older, we are getting tired of carrying the cases of Poland spring water to the camp for drinking. While we request any guests visiting to bring a case of water, it never seems to be enough and we always end up lugging... I apologize for the length of this post in advance...

As my wife and I get older, we are getting tired of carrying the cases of Poland spring water to the camp for drinking. While we request any guests visiting to bring a case of water, it never seems to be enough and we always end up lugging more out... Not to mention the single use plastic usage we are also trying to reduce.

In an effort to decrease the lugging and plastic usage, my wife has finally agreed to try the lake water for drinking! We have what I thought was a fantastic filtration system and put it to use this past weekend... My wife thought it was the best water she had ever tasted (I agree!) and she was fully on board! Yippee! Happy wife happy life! So far so good!

My filtration system is as follows...

Water is drawn from the lake, 9' down and on a stand and goes through a 50 micron then 5 micron sediment filter. Water then goes through a properly sized ultraviolet tube filter. Both glass tube and UV bulb are new this spring. Before coming out of the kitchen faucet, the water goes through a large under sink carbon activated filter.

I then purchased a "Lifestraw pitcher" as a final filter which is supposed to remove 30+ contaminants including microplastics, bacteria, parasites and PFAS. Honestly the Lifestraw pitcher was just added to appease my wife as I thought all the filtration I already had was more than enough.

Anyway, now to my issue...So I decided to have my water tested by Nelson analytical labs. I actually did four standard water tests. #1 was untreated lake water. #2 was water through my kitchen faucet which goes through my primary sediment, UV and carbon activated filter. #3 was water through all filters including the Lifestraw pitcher and finally #4 was simply Poland Spring bottled water.

The first three water test (all lake water) all came back with a presence for Total Coliform Bacteria. Now I realize that Total Coliform bacteria is just an indicator that says there is a possibility but not certainty that disease organisms may also be present. There was NO ecoli bacteria noted in any of the tests which is good and all other tested indicators were well within standards.

The Poland spring test did have one out of standard indicator, a low PH level of 6.31 which really isn't an issue.

So my question is does anyone have any recommendations on what I can do to completely eliminate the Total Coliform Bacteria level?? I was thinking possibly a secondary under sink UV chamber??

Appreciate any experienced input!!

Dan ]]> Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance ishoot308 https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30522 https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30521&goto=newpost Wed, 13 May 2026 16:40:15 GMT We hired Mike Peterson a certified Arborist owner of Knotty Arboriculture LLC for removing two damaged trees on Chases Island. Mike is very knowledgeable of the Shore land rules and regulations. He has extensive experience in forestry with his Arborist training and it showed when he was able to... We hired Mike Peterson a certified Arborist owner of Knotty Arboriculture LLC for removing two damaged trees on Chases Island. Mike is very knowledgeable of the Shore land rules and regulations. He has extensive experience in forestry with his Arborist training and it showed when he was able to remove the trees that were in tight quarters without impacting any other trees or structures. He is fully insured. Mike has a boat and is focusing on island work. Mike's contact information is 1-603-965-5012. ]]> Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance chasedawg https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30521 https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30518&goto=newpost Sat, 09 May 2026 16:45:45 GMT I can't recall seeing Belletete's mentioned here, but my goodness are they great. I'm so glad there's one near camp in Moultonborough and that I discovered the one in Nashua.

Their wood is excellent quality, prices are reasonable, and they're incredibly helpful.

Sent from my SM-S931U using Tapatalk ]]> Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance thinkxingu https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30518 https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30515&goto=newpost Tue, 05 May 2026 14:01:31 GMT I have a few staining projects this summer including a barn and a couple decks. Does anyone use and have any recommendations/thoughts on applying a product like Woodguard with an electric backpack sprayer? I have a few staining projects this summer including a barn and a couple decks. Does anyone use and have any recommendations/thoughts on applying a product like Woodguard with an electric backpack sprayer? ]]> Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance Garcia https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30515