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Touring the Lakes Region Parade of Homes

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magine your dream home. We all have such a fantasy, whether it is a sprawling mansion by the lake, or a cozy log cabin in the mountains, or a post-and-beam beauty with rolling fields and scenic views.

While we all dream of that perfect home, it isn’t often we get the chance to step into the dream. At the upcoming Parade of Homes, the dream becomes a reality on October 6-8. The annual event, which in the past has featured homes all around NH, is focused this year solely on Lakes Region homes.

Says Julie Hayward, Parade of Homes co-chair and owner with her husband of Hayward & Co., “We have found that the Parade itself is an event that works better when it’s localized where visitors can drive to all the houses in one or two days. Also, if it’s localized, people attend more readily and feel a kinship to local vendors who participate. We choose a local charity each

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year, and this year it is the WLNH Children’s Auction.”

Just what is the Parade of Homes and what will visitors see? Basically, the Parade offers a number of homes in different styles at locations around the state. Visitors can purchase a ticket for just $5.00 per person and get a map that gives directions to all the homes on the tour. Local associations via the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of NH host the event and have done so since 2007. The group of industry professionals is dedicated to providing quality-housing opportunities through education, vision and advocacy for the betterment of our communities. The HBRANH is comprised of nine “local” associations strategically located throughout NH; this year the Lakes Region Builders and Remodelers Association is hosting the Parade, How is a builder’s design/home chosen to be included in the Parade?

Member builders decide to enter a home; there is a fee to do so and ground rules are set out that must be followed. Builders are encouraged to work with landscapers and decorators to ensure a beautiful home inside and out. The committee meets and chooses the homes for the yearly Parade of Homes; this year seven homes are on the Lakes Region tour.

Julie, who is also president of the Lakes Region Builders and Remodeler’s Association, says, “A committee works on the tour. The Association members have a high standard for their businesses and products. They offer quality work and when they submit a home for the Parade, we know it will be top notch. Most of the builders in the Parade are repeat presenters and have done the Parade since it started. They find the Parade of Homes is one of the best marketing efforts they can be involved in.”

After purchasing a ticket online or at Major Brands in Laconia, Home Beautiful in Laconia or the local Wells Fargo bank, visitors can tour the seven homes on this year’s Parade of Homes.

The homes range in location from a lakeside home to mountainside to a simple retirement house. All the houses are decorated for the Parade and vendors bring in new products to showcase.

“One house has Company C products and furnishings,” Julie goes on to say. “Some homes have solar panels, unique kitchens and designs. Visitors will see beautiful flooring, lighting…you name it, we have it! And the landscaping at the homes will be beautiful as well.

“Visitors can also purchase tickets at any one of the homes on the tour.

Simply show up at the first home you wish to see, buy your ticket and then you can tour all seven of the homes,” Julie says.

Attendance varies from year to year; some houses have hundreds of visitors go through and some have about 20 to 30. “It depends upon the location and type of house,” Julie adds. “All the houses are unique. They feature super energy efficiency, C E Nunique T E R building H A R Bmaterials, O R siding and windows. The event really showcases a lot of new products that are out there, such as wonderful kitchen and floor plan designs.”

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ent reasons. Julie says some come to look and for something fun to do on the Columbus Day weekend. They might be out for a foliage tour/drive and include the Parade of Homes as something great to do while they enjoy the foliage. Some people are contemplating a home project down the road and come looking for ideas. For the builders who take part in the Parade, it helps set the stage for working with clients on a future project.

“And some people come ready to buy a home,” Julie explains. “A lot of the houses are staged and the products are for sale. The furniture or the artwork on the walls might be for sale. That adds an interesting feature.”

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Other stands outs for Julie include the Sandown, NH, home on this year’s Parade, which is well worth the drive to view. It is an extremely energy efficient waterfront home and is made of concrete. “They did a wonderful job with the construction,” Julie says.

“Another home on the Parade was done by Beam Construction. It is a gorgeous house with solar panels and many Green features. It is in Tamworth.”

Because of the time of the year in which the Parade of Homes takes place, and the location of the homes in rural areas, it’s a great time to combine home touring with foliage viewing.

The homes on view include the home built by Hayward & Company. The 2,500 square foot custom home consists of a hybrid conventional frame mixed with amazing exposed timbers; it is built to the new Energy Star Standards and is in New Hampton, NH. The Sandown, NH, home is energy efficient and is featured in the article, “Building “Green” Dreams” in the summer issue of Granite State Builder.

The 2,300 sq. ft. custom design/built home has far too many features and amenities to list and is well worth the trip from the Lakes Region. The home was built by Northstar Contractors.

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Cargill Construction’s Parade home was built in Moultonboro. The challenge for the company was configuring a new house plan into an existing footprint just seven feet from Lake Winnipesaukee. The home features many large fenestrations to take advantage of the sun’s warmth and the endless lake views. The home has a Nantucket theme, with wainscoting at varying heights and styles, walnut flooring throughout, and a spectacular coffered ceiling.

Cargill also will be featuring a single-family home in Meredith with 5,000 roomy square feet and an open floor plan.

A chalet-styled home by Lacewood Group is far from the dated chalets of the 1970s! The custom modular chalet is a beautiful lakefront home and includes a mudroom with laundry area, Great Room with V-groove pine cathedral ceilings, upper windows and sliding doors, and a second floor master loft bedroom with master bath.

Last but surely not least is a beautiful home by Beam Construction. The home is located in Tamworth and is constructed of white pine, hemlock and yellow birch cut and milled on site. Also used was regionally sourced eastern white cedar and red oak.

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Judy’s artistic interests in working with stained glass range from creating small window sun-catchers to large church windows. She has many favorite designs. “I love the simple lines of Frank Lloyd Wright…arts and crafts style windows, but I also like Victorian windows with bevels and jewels,” she says.

“I also enjoy creating any designs with a nature theme.”

The glass that Judy works with varies in thickness but averages about 1/8” thick, and she orders her glass supplies once or twice a year from a supplier in New York or Chicago. With smaller projects, after Judy and her clients come up with a final design, Judy will painstakingly cut out each piece of glass and then wrap the edges in copper foil before soldering all the pieces together.

“Copper foil is a technique that Tiffany developed for his lamps and small panels,” Judy explains. “With this method you can get a more delicate look and incorporate small jewels.”

Judy notes that the assembly technique is slightly different for larger projects. “Larger panels and windows are done by leading or glazing,” she says. “This technique provides more strength and waterproofing. With this method, the glass is fitted into lead or zinc ‘cames,’ and then the joints are soldered. The window is then puttied to give the panel strength.” Small details can be painted onto the stained glass work, using a special kind of paint, which is actually ground glass that has been fired in a kiln.

The time it takes to create stained glass artworks depends upon the project’s size; Judy estimates that an average-sized window takes her about one or two months to complete.

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By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper It’s been up and it’s been down. Homeowners have struggled to sell homes and at other times buyers flock to a home the minute a For Sale sign goes up.

These days, things seem to be improving for the Lakes Region real estate market, but there is only one way to truly know what’s happening in the business of buying and selling property and that is to talk to realtors. The real estate forecast is something we all want to know about; after all, real estate drives so much of the local economy, whether the homes are lakefront mansions or first-time or smaller retiree homes.

According to Chip Maxfield, co-owner of Maxfield Real Estate in Wolfeboro, “The real estate market varies. In the non-waterfront, residential sector most people have adjusted their thinking on pricing. Thus, property is getting sold in a shorter period of time than previously.”

Maxfield goes on to say the real estate market that features homes in the $250,000 and under bracket, if the seller agrees to the asking price the realtor suggests, the home typically will sell in 30 to 60 days.

“In the upper reaches of the market and the waterfront, the sales are somewhat thinner. Some waterfront owners have a position that their property is worth what the last and best sale in

their neighborhood was even if it was sold at the peak of the market. If people are willing to come down after trying to sell at the higher price, they will sell.

The $2 million and under price bracket is doing pretty well because again, the sellers are adjusting to what buyers will pay,” Maxfield adds.

If the buyer and seller are both motivated, a sale will indeed happen but it takes an aggressive buyer and a motivated, realistic seller. “Our business has been up 25 percent year-to-date in overall sales volume. We hear from buyers that they are convinced we are at the bottom and the interest rates are the best they will be.”

Financing in the $250,000 and under bracket do not get qualified as readily as they used to, according to Maxfield. If you have a B+ rating for financing, you can qualify. If your credit is exceptionally good, you can qualify for a lower interest down payment. “If your credit is good, the world is your oyster when it comes to buying real estate!”

Maxfield says.

He conjectures that the bottoming phase we are in will last about two years and then there will be a gradual up tick in the market. “We have managed to sell real estate in the downturn but it is tricky to get sellers to price their property correctly.”

Most of Maxfield’s buyers are from the greater New Chip Maxfield England area. He feels there has indeed been a “Romney effect.” Because the presidential candidate has a home in Wolfeboro, Maxfield has heard buyers say, “If it’s good enough for Romney, it’s good enough for

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me.” He goes on to say that he has heard of six or more cases where buyers specifically came here because of Romney.

At Melanson Real Estate, owner Cindy Melanson has seen a moderate improvement in sales. “We are definitely busier than last year. There is pent up frustration and a desire to buy.”

Melanson has seen increased traffic in both waterfront and non-waterfront and she says the sales have increased over the last few years. “A number of buyers have decided we are at the bottom and the prices are not going to get any lower, so they are starting to buy again.”

Financing, she says, is still not easy to obtain but it is back to where it was in the 1990s. “With 20 percent down, good credit and a decent income, financing is possible.”

The “Romney factor”, she feels, has increased traffic in her office.

At Lakes Region Luxury Real Estate, realtor/co-owner Brian Neidhardt has seen a major improvement over last year’s business and traffic. “The waterfront buyers are returning in greater numbers. Properties that have been for sale for a while are now selling. I believe buyers have realized that the current prices in the last 15 to 24 months are not going to get any lower. They know that now is the time to act.”

Residential properties, whether primary homes or condos in the $100,000 to $250,000 range are selling and Neidhardt says they are extremely busy showing and closing on that price bracket of real estate. “The only slow area is the residential in the $300,000 to $500,000 range, but even that category is better than a year ago.”

Neidhardt says financing is still an issue for some. “It is far more difficult to qualify under the current restrictions versus in the past. The biggest issue is home appraisals versus the selling price.

That has kept the market slower than it should be, but now that more property is selling, appraisals are improving.

“People have waited two or more years to see what the market is going to do before buying and they realize the prices right now are the best they have been in eight or nine years,” Neidhardt conBrian Neidhardt cludes.

Jennifer Shea, director of sales at Meredith Bay in Laconia, says business is up substantially over last year. “We are finding a lot of people are out there looking for second homes once again. The vast majority of buyers are from the greater Boston and southern NH areas. People are looking in the Lakes Region because it’s a mere two hours away and we offer a second home that is useable in all four seasons.”

Because Meredith Bay is a private resort-oriented community with a number of different real estate offerings from single-family homes with water views to town homes on the waterfront, Shea says they are a different type of product. She is finding people interested in Meredith Bay because it offers a set of amenities and the properties are new and not outdated. “We also offer a ‘lock and leave’ lifestyle where owners do not need to worry about such things as mowing the lawn or plowing the driveway.”

Reflecting the added increase in traffic and business, Meredith Bay launched new waterfront town homes recently. Of the 17 units, only eight

waterfront buyers “The are returning in greater numbers.

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remain to be sold. “There seems to be a renewed sense of confidence; people are tired of postponing their lifestyles. We are seeing people of all ages, from young families to retirees and empty nesters.”

Shea says she has heard from other Lakes Region realtors that many buyers are doing cash deals vs. going the route of obtaining financing.

“For us, financing has not been a stumbling block thus far.”

As for the added interest in the Lakes Region due to the Romney summer home in the area, Shea adds that she is not sure there has been an actual increase in sales but there is definitely curiosity among people shopping for real estate.

Mary Lamprey Bare, owner of Lamprey Real Estate Associates, sells property primarily in the Meredith, Center Harbor and Squam Lake areas.

“We have seen a lot of activity in our office in seasonal properties. There is lots of interest and showings, but people are still hesitant,” she says.

“Non-waterfront properties have done well in prices in the mid-range of $200,000 to $300,000. It is one of the market areas where we have seen activity. As far a prices for property, in the Laconia area there is a wide range of prices,” Bare adds.

“We have been busy and I tell our realtors that you can’t sell unless you show, and that is why doing a lot of showings is important. Our buyers are coming from southern NH and Connecticut. Also Massachusetts.”

“The process to apply for financing is very time consuming,” Bare finds.

“Financing is still difficult to get, but it depends upon the type of mortgage you

are applying for. As for the Romney effect, it’s a topic of discussion; probably Wolfeboro and Alton are more aware of it.”

Susan Cummins-Harris, a broker at Florence Cummins Real Estate in Gilford, says her office had a good spring but June and July were a bit slower. At the end of August, however, her office has seen a definite increase in business.

“The phone started ringing and we found people getting approved for credit. There are some great real estate buys and rates out there right now. We do not sell a lot of waterfront, but we know there is activity there as well.”

Cummins-Harris should know; she is the president of the Lakes Region Board of Realtors and in that capacity talks with realtors all over the area.

“Financing has opened up, and people who needed to clean up their credit and pay off credit card debt are now getting approved for financing. They Mary Lamprey Bare listened to what their bank was telling them and they improved their credit rating and saved money.

There are indeed great programs out there for firsttime buyers. We find that people stepping into the real estate market right now definitely know what they are doing.”

Property in the $200,000 to $300,000 price range is selling well, Cummins-Harris says. “There is also an increase in people stepping up, which means they are selling their first home and moving up to another home. Sellers seem to understand the situation. They know they may be selling their present home for less than it would have been in the past, but they will be buying their next home for less as well.”

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Fall Is for Planting ...Trees, Shrubs, Lawns & Bulbs!

Homeowners and commercial property managers are discovering a new gardening season: Autumn.

Native plantings thrive through harsh winters and provide subtle, four season landscape interest.

Belknap Landscape offers property owners alternative choices for landcare, providing naturalized plantings and organic materials, all at the best time of the year for planting.

Fall is THE BEST TIME for planting!

Plantings from September through late October in northern areas are treated to a less stressful environment with moderate temperatures, sufficient rains, and mild days followed by cool nights.

Soil temperatures are optimal for root growth and will continue to grow even after plants drop their foliage (deciduous plants) well into November and later before the ground

freezes. You'll see fewer plant losses attributed to lack of acclimation to the cold than a landscape installed in the spring, when plantings run a higher risk of loss due to the summer's heat and dryness.

Professional gardeners and landscapers have always valued fall for planting trees and shrubs, seeding lawns and setting out spring-flowering bulbs such as tulips and daffodils. Lakes Region residents are never more aware of trees than in autumn, when leaves turn brilliant shades of red, gold and orange and it is the perfect time to ask Belknap Landscape for assistance in selecting colorful trees for dramatic effect in your landscape next year.

Call BLC Sales Manager Jerry O’Donnell, at 603-528-2798, ext. 15 or contact him at: jerryo@belknaplandscape.com

We're Planting Wildflowers This Fall!

Considering planting meadows or wooded areas with wildflowers? Fall is, in fact, the optimal time for wildflower planting.

On the other hand, planting a successful field of wildflowers requires skill. While a daunting task without the correct training, Belknap Landscape's crews & tools make it easy to accomplish terrific wildflower planting results. Belknap Landscape's equipment fleet includes a Brillion agricultural seeding machine, operated by skilled BLC employees. Not many NH Landscape Design-Build companies can say that, if any. Utilizing the right equipment ensures good soil-to-seed contact for improved germination, critical for such landcare improvement investments.

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wildflower seed supplier in New England - Vermont Wildflower Farm in Charlotte, Vermont. Chris and Diana at Vermont Wildflower only offer exclusive, hand packed proven mixtures and premium wildflower seed. In turn, they recommend Belknap Landscape whenever a New Hampshire resident calls for a landscape contractor.

How does the process work?

Belknap focuses on soil testing to guide us through the correct seed mix selection, optimum seeder machine settings and the subsequent fertilizations.

For site work reviews and quotes on planting this fall, contact: Hayden McLaughlin at: hayden@belknaplandscape.com or call 603-528-2798 ext. 11

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Fertilize In The Fall?

That’s the best time to fertilize!

Now

is the best time to ask us about Fall fertilizing and to arrange for BLC's 2013 turf, plant and tree healthcare programs. This allows BLC property management experts to assess your property's needs before the snow arrives.

After a stressful, dry and hot Lakes Region summer, considering Fall fertilization for your turf, planting beds and large trees is a smart decision. BLC offers fertilization programs to help expedite this recovery. Not only will your turf and plants respond more rapidly, our programs will help them get a jump on Spring by coming out of winter dormancy as healthy as ever! One of the best times to fertilize your plants and grow a lawn is in the Fall.

Why Is Fall Fertilizing Important?

Taking time to fertilize in the Fall will strengthen the root systems on lawns, plants and trees, giving them a strong base on which to thrive next spring. Belknap's Turf care division knows cool season NH grasses recover from summer stresses like drought, heat, and disease in the Fall with proper fertilization.

If the lawn has been properly fertilized in the late summer, grass can store carbohydrate reserves in the stems, rhizomes, and stolons. Carbohydrate reserves help grass resist winter injury and disease, and serve as a source of energy for root and shoot growth the following spring. A BLC late fall fertilization will also provide better winter color, enhanced spring green up, and increased rooting.

BLC Technicians apply a balanced, complete Fall fertilizer and a broadleaf weed control, followed by lime, the latter if a BLC soil test deems it necessary.

Soil test samples may be taken from several locations in your lawn to determine the nutrient profile and pH level of your soil. We will send you a copy of the results and any recommendations to modify your soil chemistry, if needed.

Belknap Technicians will insure optimum turf health conditions!

What About Fertilizing Shrubs and Trees?

Fall is also a great time to fertilize shrubs and trees - most all trees and shrubs need fertilizer, because most of them are located in turf areas where they compete for nutrients. The balance are usually in mulch beds that use up nitrogen as the 16 • home • fall 2012

mulch decomposes. We stand ready to take care of proper fertilizations in your planting beds and to execute deep root feeding for your most valuable landscape investment - your trees.

Trees should be fed just like your vegetable-producing and ornamental plants, and Fall - early winter is the time to do this. Some argue that most trees appear to do very well in the forest, although they obviously are not fed by anyone.

Trees growing in your landscape are growing in an artificial environment, competing for nutrients. There’s no turf or grass in the forest, only the forest floor, rich in decayed leaves and organic litter.

Lawn Insect, Disease and Crabgrass Control Our trained technicians will inspect lawn areas on each visit for indications of pest problems and advise of such problems. If such problems arise, optional lawn care services we provide include: Lawn insect & grub control - identify and control of surface insects such as chinch bugs, sod webworms, or subsurface insects (i.e., grubs) will be made only in the event that we find a problem.

Lawn fungus control helps control fungal pathogens in the turf grass.

A post emergent application of crabgrass control reduces growth of crabgrass once it has germinated.

Other Recommended Turf Services...

The experts at Belknap Landscape Company's Turf Management Division want you to enjoy the pleasure provided by a thicker, greener, healthier lawn. Well-maintained turf grass will provide a comfortable, safe setting for your leisure activities, games and sports.

Slice seeding - this is a method of mechanically inserting seed directly into the top ¼ to ½ inch of soil. This process increases turf densities, thereby enabling the turf to better compete against weeds and other pests and/or diseases.

Core aeration - this mechanical process is designed to reduce soil compaction. The reduction in soil compaction increases the ability of turf-grass roots to absorb oxygen, nutrients, and water leading to a healthier, thicker lawn.

For advice and consultation with planting and fertilizing, please contact us at (603)528-2798

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Unique Holiday Lighting Displays

BLC Outdoor Decor specializes in Commercial Christmas Decorating, Holiday Light Displays, Banners, & Flags. Our most prominent client, Tanger Outlet Mall - Tilton is also our most dramatic example of tasteful, effective decorations. We are the area's leader in commercial holiday decorations, lighting and "custom made products." If you need a custom made display - call us!

Our suppliers can custom-build anything you have in mind.

We also provide residential holiday and special event lighting and decorating products, installation, maintenance, take down and storage. With Belknap Landscape, you can choose from a wide variety of beautiful and creative designs for holiday or any special event.

Design Consultation Our professional design consultants will meet with you to determine your lighting needs. We can assist in designing a display, discuss and expand on your ideas, and offer advice as to the best type of lighting for your project.

Products & Installation Belknap Landscape is a proud distributor of Rileighs Outdoor Decor. We carry their full line of lighting and decorating

products. If you have ever decorated, especially outdoors, you know that it can be time consuming as well as dangerous. Wouldn’t it be nice to have it all installed for you?

Service and Maintenance How many times have you unpacked lights to find bulbs broken, missing or malfunctioning? Our service technicians will replace bulbs, repair damage and do any necessary wiring to insure a safe and lasting display.

Take Down and Storage The task that everyone dreads...taking down the holiday light displays. We wrap and safely package your lights for storage.

We are the Festive Lighting Experts!

Belknap Landscape is your local holiday lighting specialist.

We are proud to offer our holiday decorating services to the Greater Lakes Region. Our professional design consultants will meet with you to determine what will best suit your design needs. You may contact us directly to schedule your free, no obligation consultation.

Call BLC Sales Manager Jerry O’Donnell, at 603-528-2798, ext. 15 or contact him at: jerryo@belknaplandscape.com

Preserve Your Trees! - Belknap Landscape has the tools and skills...

Belknap Landscape Company's Arboriculture Division is dedicated to preserving the health and vigor of one of most valued landscape features of your property.

BLC Tree Care Specialists provide the following services: large tree pruning, large tree removal - with crane or by hand, cabling/bracing of weak limbs or crotches, vista pruning, and complete health care packages.

We also offer waterfront tree surveys in compliance with the revised DES Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act. Make Sure Your Treecare Provider Has The Right Equipment Make sure your tree care provider has access to the latest equipment, technologies and training Our Altec 26-ton crane has a reach of over 140 feet. In addition to tree work, our skilled operators will set construction materials, large signs and assist in any other project where the use of a crane will speed completion in a timely and efficient manner.

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Choose a TCIA Safety Certified Professional, a certified NH Aborist such as Belknap Landscape Company.

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Industry Association (TCIA). Belknap Landscape maintains employees with the TCIA Certified Treecare Safety Professionals credential (CTSP), providing municipalities, institutions, and the public a means of discerning between BLC and our competition when gathering estimates for projects. Complimenting that is a NH Arborist Certification. This provides the discerning consumer with a means of finding a reputable tree care company.

TCIA also has the nation's only Accreditation program that helps consumers find tree care companies that have been inspected and accredited based on adherence to industry standards for quality and safety, maintenance of trained, professional staff and dedication to ethics and quality in business practices.

The New Hampshire Arborists Association tests and certifies New Hampshire arborists. The NH Arborist Certification establishes a meaningful standard of quality in arboricultural work, improves the knowledge and skills of practicing arborists, and provides the public with criteria for choosing a tree care professional. Compelling Reasons to Choose BLC! Dial (603) 5282798 for a no-obligation quote.

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BLC Wins Five 2012 Home Builder Assoc. Cornerstone Awards!

Earlier this ized landscape. The use of strategically Summer the Anplaced natural granite was complementnual Cornerstone ed by transplanted trees, salvaged from Awards were held the building footprint, and hundreds of at the Center of fern, low bush blueberry and other naNH in Manchestive plantings resulted in a house that ter, NH. The Corappeared to have been dropped in from nerstone Awards above. are produced by On another Lakes Region property a the Home Buildspectacular wood-fired outdoor pizza ers & Remodeloven impresses ers Association of all who visit. The New Hampshire base preparation (HBRANH), prerequired spanning sented yearly to recognize excellence in a creek bed with all areas of the building industry includa massive granite ing design, remodeling, new construcslab, the creek bed tion, landscaping and special features. designed to capThose award winning projects are shown ture rainwater for throughout this special pull out section. irrigation. BoulThe winning entries for Belknap Landders were stratescape Company included a Cornerstone gically placed to Award for Most Creative Public Relations support the imwith BLC’s extensive in-kind donations to mense weight of local civic clubs and non-profit organizathe stone, massive tions. We are actively involved in more logranite slab, oven cal organizations than all our competitors and chimney. put together. It pays to give back to communities you serve!

Below left see a portion of a landscape design by our ally But the real honor lies in spectacular finished landscape Tim Jordan of Jordan Associates, Inc., an exceptional swimprojects that created unique, functional outdoor living spacming pool landscaping project resulting in a coveted Gold The Cornerstone Awards are presented annually, recognizing excellence in the NH building industry. Belknap Landscape es and delighted property owners.

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TheAwards, picture tells the story!

Company, a Lakes Region landscape design-build Cornerstone firm has been awarded multiple 2012 Cornerstone covering the full gamut of landscape construction. Landscape Construction-Residential: Naturalized Landscape Stonework/Masonry, Belknap Landscape was challenged to Interior transform a Squam & Exterior Masonry Most Unusual Project: Hand-laid, wood-fired pizza oven and… Outdoor Living Space: Exceptional swimming pool landscaping.

Lake wooded waterfront construction site into a naturalPlease view stunning landscape construction projects within the BLC online portfolio at: www.belknaplandscape.com Winner of Five Awards

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603.528.2798 www.belknaplandscape.com Annually, the Cornerstone Awards recognize excellence in the NH building industry.

Belknap Landscape Company, a Lakes Region, NH landscape design-build firm, has been awarded multiple 2012 Cornerstone Awards, covering the full gamut of landscape construction….

Residential LandscapeConstruction: “A Naturalized Landscape” Residential Stonework/Masonry: “Interior Fireplace & Exterior Stonework” Most Unusual Project: “A Hand-Laid, Wood Fired Outdoor Pizza Oven” Outdoor Living Space: “Exceptional Swimming Pool Landscaping”

Please view stunning landscape construction projects within the BLC online portfolio at: www.belknaplandscape.com

Waterfront Property Owners, Rest Assured...

BLC has a proven commitment to Protecting Water Quality!

Our staff considers themselves stewards of the local environment and are intimately aware of NH state laws prohibiting the use of pesticides (weed control, grub control, fungus control, etc.) within 50’ of the water. The law also prohibits the use of fertilizer within 25’ of the water, but lime may be applied up to the waters edge.

Belknap Landscape stands ready to adhere to state and local requirements for construction projects within 250’ of the waterline, while turning your dreamscape into a landscape Call Stephanie Sanford, NH Certified Landscape Professional (NHCLP), Landscape Designer and Waterfront Permitting Specialist at 603-528-2798 ext. 28 or email for more information: steph@belknaplandscape.com

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In last spring’s issue of Home I wrote about my roofing tribulations. As the owner of a home with an almost non-existent roof pitch, I was plagued over the years by snow and ice build up topside.

This invariably meant leaking roof issues and water stains on the ceiling of my son’s bedroom.

We tried just about everything over the years, short of ripping the entire roof off and replacing it with a new, steeper pitched roof.

Many people I know have invested in metal roofing; when I first saw metal roofs I admit I thought they were not very attractive. “Why would anyone replace a traditionally shingled roof with weird metal roofing?” I wondered. The color choices seemed to be limited to red or green, and while I love Christmas, I didn’t want to be reminded of the holidays every time I looked at my roof.

So we shunned the idea of a metal roof until the editor of Laker/Home told me he’d invested in a metal roof. (I found this out when I was doing my favorite thing: bemoaning my leaking roof.) I admit to getting a certain enjoyment from complaining to whoever will listen about all the things wrong with my home. It makes enduring my household woes so much easier to handle. I was surprised that the editor has a metal roof. He really didn’t seem the metal roof type. His home is beautiful and well decorated; a metal roof just didn’t seem to fit his sense of style.

However, he went on to explain that metal roofing has come a long way over the years. One needn’t settle for a red or green roof these days.

I learned just how popular metal roofs have become when I got put on a long waiting list to get my very own metal roof installed. My husband and I had grown tired of the roofing woes and leaking ceiling and decided to take the plunge and

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get a metal roof. I am happy to say it was well worth the wait.

The process was quite easy, and it started with browsing the catalog of metal roof colors.

My daughter, who has always hated the so-called architecture of our home, just rolled her eyes and walked away. “It’s your choice,” she called over her shoulder. “Great,” I muttered. “And if I choose wrong I’ll never hear the end of it.”

In the end I went with a dark shade of tan for the metal roof, hoping it would “blend seamlessly with the house” as I liked to refer to my choice. “Well, there’s no going back now,” I told myself. “We will just have to live with it.”

Metal roofs last a long time, so we’d be stuck with my color choice. At least I would never have to worry about a leaking roof again, and the snow would most likely slide off. What luxury not to endure watching my husband stand on a ladder in a snow bank so he could reach the highest part of the snow covered roof with the roof rake. “Just wait til there’s a nice sunny winter day and all that snow will slide right off,” metal roof owners cheerfully told me. I hoped they were correct.

After choosing a metal roof, we had to wait quite some time to get it installed.

‘I guess metal roofs are popular and there’s a waiting list,” I told my husband.

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As seasoned homeowners who have waited for carpenters, window replacement workers, plumbers, electricians and telephone installation workers over the years, the wait was something we are accustomed to.

The only time I got annoyed and impatient with the wait was when it rained heavily. As the rain pelted the roof, I shuddered to think of how it was leaking.

Short of climbing on the roof and doing the job myself (and what in the heck do I know about installing a metal, or any kind of roof, all I could do was turn the television up louder to drown out the rain sounds and try not to think about that dreaded ceiling in my son’s bedroom.)

And speaking of rain, the only reservation I had about getting a metal roof was my fear that when it rained hard, the noise on the metal would be unbearable, especially at night. I was told that it’s something you get used to, which wasn’t very reassuring.

“We’ve had to ‘get used to’ way too much in this house for my peace of mind,” I shared with my husband. “We ‘got used to’ the fact that the architecture of the house makes it look like a misplaced train caboose; we ‘got used to’ the dark paneling in our bedroom; we ‘got used to’ living in the country and enduring spotty electrical service and the lights going out for no good reason at any given time and the list goes on. But was I willing to deal with the noise, to have the peace of mind of a solid, non-leaking roof?

The answer was an emphatic yes! What was a little lack of sleep compared to laying awake at night worrying about the snow or rain seeping into the roof and staining the ceilings?

I am happy to say that once installed, the metal roof has been a joy. When it rains hard, yes we do hear it pelting on the metal. But the sound is not any worse than the rain pelting on our poorly insulated shingle roof. I have indeed fallen asleep at night to the sound of the rain on the roof, but it is a soothing noise.

The installation process, once the roofers arrived, was really easy. I was amazed the day the delivery truck dropped off the metal strips. “I think they

forgot to deliver half the order,” I told my baffled husband as we stared at the long, narrow boxes of metal strips/roofing. “I thought we’d have boxes and boxes of metal all over the yard. Where’s the rest of it?” I asked.

“I think that might be the entire delivery,” said my husband. “I guess the strips of roofing don’t take up as many boxes as shingles.”

He was correct. I was used to seeing boxes of shingles and nails all over the yard when we once had the roof shingled. The long and skinny boxes of metal strips were indeed a joy after stepping over and around boxes of shingles in the past.

The installers were so quick and good at their job they were finished in no time. The ceilings have been dry and we’ve had no leaks.

We have yet to “test drive” the roof through a winter season, but I doubt we will have any problems. I cannot wait for a good old snow storm to dump three or four inches of white stuff on the roof and to hear the music-to-my-ears sound of the snow sliding off the roof.

“Just make sure you’re not standing under the eaves when the snow slides off,” a friend who has a metal roof warned. “It could all come off at once and you’d get hit with a heavy load of snow.”

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Gazing at my metal roof as I come back from taking my dog for a walk, I have to agree. “The house won’t get any prettier,” I tell my dog as we look at home sweet home. “But it’s not really the house’s fault. It just got unlucky to be designed by some architect stuck in a polyester, shag rug early 1970s mindset.

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By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper

Some people love to watch squirrels and other small animals scamper about their yards. They find it amusing to observe these creatures as the animals run quickly up and down trees and gather nuts for winter.

Other people like to say, “I would never, ever, kill a mouse or squirrel.

They are so cute!”

Those that feel this way have probably never had to deal with an invasion of rodents into their homes. Wildlife can be a problem at any time of year, but the fall season holds special attraction for mice and squirrels to try to gain entry to your home.

Says Michael Guay of A Presidential Pest Control, “It gets colder this time WW.TheLaker_ad_Layout 1 8/27/12 12:27 PM Page 3 of year and critters are looking for any way into a home where it is warmer.

They would rather live in your home than out in the cold.”

And who can blame them? A nice, warm home where they can give birth to offspring is far preferable than the hazardous outdoor winter weather in NH. The fact that the squirrels and mice can and will reproduce is enough incentive for savvy homeowners to either prepare their home against a winter invasion of critters or to call on a professional for help.

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Guay explains, “The critters who are most likely to try to gain entry into your home are rodents – mice and squirrels. There are three kinds of squirrels: gray, flying and red squirrels.

“Flying squirrels only need a hole the size of a quarter to fit through to gain entry. All squirrels will chew their way in if necessary. Flying squirrels are nocturnal versus gray and red squirrels, which are active during the day. That is why some homeowners don’t think they have a squirrel problem, because they don’t see the flying squirrels. If you really are aware, you may discover you indeed have a flying squirrel issue.”

How can homeowners find out if there are one or more flying squirrels in their home? Says Guay, “There are signs to watch for. In the late afternoon or around dusk, you might hear noise such as the squirrel scampering. Or if you are awake at 4 or 5am, you might hear them returning.”

How do flying squirrels gain entry to your home? As soon as they find that opening, they will push their way in. This type of squirrel comes in around the foundation line, while gray squirrels seek a mid line for entry such as around the eaves of a house. Mice, however, only need a much lower spot such as the foundation line; they can fit through a crack a bit bigger than the thickness of a nickel.

Many homeowners assume that sealing up all openings will ensure no critters can gain entry. It is indeed a good idea to seal up holes, but you should first make sure you do not already have critters in the home. If you do and you seal up the entry/exit points, the animals are then trapped in the house and you have increased the problem.

“The biggest and most important thing to do is provide them with

an exit. If you seal up your home, you are locking them into the building,” explains Guay. “They will chew through sheetrock and then possibly get into your home.”

If you think you have this problem, it is best to call an expert.

“There are some good pest control companies in NH. We suggest you call to get an assessment. It’s better to tackle the problem the correct way,” says Guay.

Often the answer is to install a one-way exit so the critters can get out but cannot regain entry into the home. The professionals can also seal up the areas where mice and squirrels got in.

The Lakes Region, as we all know, is heavily populated with secondhome owners. Cottages and homes are occupied in summer and into the fall, and then may sit unoccupied for the winter and springtime.

These sorts of structures are an open invitation for mice and squirrel entry.

“The worst cast I ever dealt with,” recalls Guay,” was a second home frequented only once a month. It was a large log cabin. Squirrels had gotten in through the roof and they were literally chewing the cupboard doors off to get at the food. The homeowner tried to remedy the problem and made the mistake of sealing them into the building.”

If you have determined you do not have a critter problem, you can seal up any spaces around the roofline and foundation. (Unsealed areas around chimneys are also targets.) Scan your house for loose siding, cracks in the chimney and open roofing vents. Seal these entrances by repairing cracks in brick or siding and by covering open vents with mesh or screen.

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Further minimize scratches by placing scatter rugs at all entrances to help keep small stones and debris out. But choose wisely. Scatter rugs with rubber backs can discolor wood floors. Special rug mats can be purchased from a wood-flooring retailer to protect the floors from discoloration.

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Make your home stand out with a fresh coat in a vibrant color. Perfect for showcasing a finished basement, kids’ room or accent wall anywhere in the home, bright shades will make any space pop. As you are updating walls with new color, use a paint that not only adds beauty but also reduces odors. Add a few scented candles or potpourri to make the home even more appealing to buyers’ noses.

Little fixes: The little things can make a big difference when it comes to the appearance of your home. Many buyers are looking to make as few improvements as possible, and even tiny cosmetic repairs can seem like a huge project. The more move-in-ready your house appears, the faster it will sell, and more likely buyers will be willing to pay the asking price. Some easy fixes include replacing broken counter and floor tiles, patching holes in any surfaces, making sure all lights work properly and doors open and close smoothly.

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Light Up Your Life Red means stop, green means go-we learn that axiom as children. When it comes to home energy costs, however, going green can help homeowners put a stop to runaway utility bills. And maximizing your home’s use of natural light-call it green lighting- is a great way to boost your home’s energy efficiency Here are three ways you can put Mother Nature to work, and use natural light to lower your energy costs Minimize use of artificial lighting. Anyone who’s ever paid an electrical bill knows that the simple act of turning on a light can directly impact your monthly expenses. Homeowners looking for a long-term way to power down their lighting costs may consider Energy Star-qualified skylights a good investment. While skylights’ cosmetic appeal can’t be argued, their value goes far beyond good looks.

By admitting natural light into your home, skylights can help reduce use of artificial light sources-and help you save on electricity costs. Pair powered venting skylights that come with automatic rain sensors with efficiencyenhancing accessories like designer blinds (available in a varied palette of colors and patterns), and you can improve energy efficiency as much as 37 percent. And, with tubular products like Sun Tunnel skylights, you can even bring natural light into ground-floor rooms or spots where a traditional skylight may not work, such as a first-floor powder room, hallways, or walkin closets.

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home, clean up the area under the roof to remove squirrel droppings and nesting materials. When you get ride of these materials, you eliminate the squirrels’ scent from the area, which might attract other pests in the future. Disinfect the spots with warm soapy water or spray an enzyme-based decontaminating agent into an attic or crawl space to deodorize and clean the space under the roof. This will help kill any bacteria and odor.

If your home has an attic and you are worried about critters such as squirrels entering, know that they may also gain entry via low hanging branches from trees around your home. Trim away tree branches that touch or are near your roof/attic. Seal the gaps between windows and siding with caulk and replace broken windows.

Critters can nest near a warm chimney in winter. Taken a step

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Do not use window screening to cover a chimney opening because it may clog the chimney with soot. If possible, have a chimney cap installed by a professional.

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Kill the Invaders The crisp days of fall will soon be here, but a long dry summer has left many homeowners looking out on lawns and gardens overtaken with invasive weeds and vines. A yard full of these noxious plants is sure to make it difficult to enjoy the cooler outdoor temperatures In 2012, the nation faced one of the hottest summers on record in the last 60 years. With more than two thirds of the country experiencing severe to extreme drought, conditions were ideal for pesky weeds to flourish.

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Show off your kitchen countertops by storing unnecessary appliances, clear the sink and dishwashing machine, and organize refrigerator contents. Keep the bathroom vanity clear of personal items, neatly fold or hang clean towels, and clear or cover clothing hampers.

Organize your cupboards, closets and drawers to maximize the appearance of your home’s storage capabilities.

Clearing your home of visible clutter will not only make it seem more spacious but also make it easier for potential buyers to picture it as their own. Minimize family photos and personal items to help visitors more easily see themselves-and their things-in your home Curb appeal: First impressions can make a world of difference, so don’t neglect your home’s exterior as you prepare to sell. The mailbox should be in good condition and the house number easily visible from the street. Keep exterior doors, including garage doors, free of flaking or fading paint and freshen the trim around windows and shutters. A fresh coat of paint on the front door can add to your home’s curb appeal and affixing a seasonal display of flowers or a festive wreath on the front door also makes a warm, welcoming statement A few simple projects can vastly improve your home’s overall appearance, and with these tips, your home will be sold in no time.

A Rare Find on Lake Winnipesaukee For those who have been looking for that once in a lifetime waterfront on Lake Winnipesaukee then look no further. 30 Cooks Point Road & 56 Rocky Winds Road in Moultonborough have all of the attributes that people search for but rarely find. This location offers a beach which is without rival, western exposure with sunsets, great privacy and two lots of record. In total you have 1.87 acres with 400’ of pristine waterfront. Each lot has its own driveway and U-shaped docking system.

The 30 Cooks Point parcel has a lovely 1800 square foot log home with three bedrooms and 2 baths. The open concept home has been updated by the current owners with granite countertops, stainless appliances, woodwork and updated systems. The lower level features a media room with drop down projector. Also on the Cooks Point lot is a fully operational tiki bar, horseshoe pit, playground, large U-shaped dock and the amazing sandy beach with sandy walk-in swimming as far as you can keep your head above water.

56 Rocky Winds Road has a sand volleyball court and a new covered double U-shaped dock and breakwater with iron wood decking.

Also on the lot is a detached garage for all the toys and a separate paved driveway. Together these two abutting parcels offer all that a family could want in a lakefront compound. Enjoy for many years to come as is or if you are looking to build a dream home this location can support most designs you can imagine. MLS #4183358

Offered at $2,795,000

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