CONTRACTORS - 03 - EXCEPTIONAL TREE SERVICE

PROJECT:  Remove 30+ damaged or unsafe large treesYEAR:  2022CONTRACTOR:  Technical Tree ServiceSTAR RATING:  FIVE STARS - FANTASTIC!!!In 2023, we finally decided to address a long-standing issue on our property—towering, aging trees that had become a ser...
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CONTRACTORS - 02 - SOLAR SAVIORS

PROJECT:  48-panel, 425kwh n-phase Solar PanelsYEAR:  2024CONTRACTOR:  603 SolarSTAR RATING:  FIVE STARS - FANTASTIC!!!The second phase of our major energy efficiency project involved incorporating solar power. After experiencing a dramatic increase in el...
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CONTRACTORS - 01 - MINI-SPLIT / HEAT PUMP HELL

PROJECT:  10 room mini-splits / 6 outdoor condensersYEAR:  2024CONTRACTOR:  NE Mini Split Installers / NH Generator InstallersSTAR RATING:  ZERO STARS - HORRIBLEIn 2022, amidst the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, residents of New Hampshire fa...
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DIY - 02 - ROLLING STORAGE CARTS

If you're looking for a sturdy and efficient way to maximize storage space in your basement, building DIY rolling storage carts is the perfect solution. Using simple materials like 2x4 lumber, 1/2-inch MDF board, and 800 lb (2400 lb combined) capacity loc...
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DIY - 01 - SHED

(See Progression in pictures below)When I decided to build a shed, I wanted something that would not only provide functional storage but also complement the Cape Cod charm of our home. After weeks of planning, gathering materials, and hard work, I complet...
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WILD SIDE - 02 - BIRDS

New Hampshire is home to an incredible variety of bird species, offering birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts endless opportunities to marvel at the avian wildlife. Some of these birds are regular visitors, while others are more elusive, making their appea...
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WILD SIDE - 03 - BEARS

While black bears aren’t an everyday sight, they are a fascinating part of the wildlife here in New Hampshire. Known for their shy and mostly passive nature, these incredible creatures prefer to avoid human interaction. However, it’s important to remember...
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WILD SIDE - 01 - DEER

Although our lot is just one acre, it borders a large wetland teeming with all sorts of wildlife, both big and small. The image here captures a doe and her two fawns nibbling on the low-growing vegetation in our front yard. Deer are frequent visitors to o...
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