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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 08-28-2023, 01:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,916
Posted By chocophile
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. ...
Forum: General Discussion 06-24-2023, 06:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,752
Posted By chocophile
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...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 10-03-2022, 09:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,716
Posted By chocophile
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...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 10-10-2021, 12:34 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 33,307
Posted By chocophile
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...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 10-10-2021, 08:59 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 33,307
Posted By chocophile
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...
Forum: General Discussion 05-25-2021, 12:40 PM
Replies: 468
Views: 220,355
Posted By chocophile
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...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 04-26-2021, 01:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,417
Posted By chocophile
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...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 04-26-2021, 09:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,417
Posted By chocophile
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...
Forum: General Discussion 10-22-2018, 10:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,273
Posted By chocophile
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...
Forum: Boating 09-17-2018, 01:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,804
Posted By chocophile
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...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 06-06-2018, 08:36 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,354
Posted By chocophile
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...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 03-02-2018, 11:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,925
Posted By chocophile
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...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 10-13-2017, 11:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,297
Posted By chocophile
My seasonal rate came from my online account......

My seasonal rate came from my online account... maybe the online price is less than the price quoted by a rep...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 10-12-2017, 01:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,297
Posted By chocophile
Internet Only

We have internet-only in Tuftonboro, and the seasonal charge is $4.99.
Forum: General Discussion 10-05-2017, 10:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 16,230
Posted By chocophile
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...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 07-26-2017, 10:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,278
Posted By chocophile
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,...
Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews 05-17-2017, 07:28 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 54,113
Posted By chocophile
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,...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 05-11-2017, 10:35 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 44,401
Posted By chocophile
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...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 05-11-2017, 09:57 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 60,824
Posted By chocophile
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,...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 05-01-2017, 12:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 28,436
Posted By chocophile
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.
Forum: Boating 09-23-2016, 07:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,314
Posted By chocophile
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...
Forum: Area WebCAMs 06-01-2016, 07:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 20,505
Posted By chocophile
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...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 05-29-2016, 12:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,520
Posted By chocophile
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...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 02-29-2016, 09:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,595
Posted By chocophile
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...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 01-12-2016, 11:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 28,264
Posted By chocophile
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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