Forum: Site Support Forum
09-16-2025, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 11,417
Donate a Small Amount...
I recently became one of the (now) 19 members who are making a small monthly donation.
I encourage everyone who reads the site a few times a month or more to consider a $2 or $5 monthly donation....
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
08-25-2025, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 21,707
Water Test
I would stop drinking the well water and get it tested immediately. The state lab in Concord has worked well for us.
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
08-19-2025, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 23,763
Water Line
I have a couple feet of metal screening wrapped around the end of our water line to prevent that algae from clogging the screen fitting on the end. I use zip ties to keep the screening in place. It...
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
08-18-2025, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 23,763
Well or Lake?
Do you have a well, or do you draw water from the lake? Do you have a pressure gauge upstream of the pump?
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Forum: General Discussion
02-24-2025, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 104
Views: 307,233
Mitigate Your Risks...
We bought our seasonal home in February 2001, and it has worked out very well. But it was definitely a risk, and various expensive things could have gone wrong.
I agree with the comments about...
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Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance
11-04-2024, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 14,390
Melvin Village Canvas is Very Good!
I've had both canvas and cushions made by Janya at Melvin Village Canvas Co... she is outstanding!
The canvas was for our 13' Whaler—just over the wood bench and console so it was a tricky fit. ...
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
08-28-2023, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 12,657
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, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,646
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, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 12,288
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, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 125
Views: 62,599
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, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 125
Views: 62,599
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, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 468
Views: 301,855
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, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 12,200
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, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 12,200
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, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,641
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, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 9,645
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, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 14,038
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, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 8,405
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, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 14,557
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
10-12-2017, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 14,557
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, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 17,422
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, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 12,259
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, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 61,090
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, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 48,188
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, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 67,350
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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