The Laker Home

home • fall 2012 • 1

fall 2012 • complimentary

Tour Your Dream Home

Page 4

2 • home • fall 2012

MAXFIELD REAL ESTATEWolfeboro :: Center Harbor :: Alton

where you live...

LuxuryYour lakes region real estate TeamSteve and Carol Bush

lovebuy, sell, relocate,and

www.LakesRegionHomesInfo.com :: www.NHLakesLuxuryHomes.com

New Hampshire natives and longtime residents of the LakesRegion, Steve and Carol Bush are a husband and wife Realtor®

team with over twenty-five years of combined successful realestate experience in the Lakes Region. Whether it is a luxury,lake-front compound or a chic little condominium, contactSteve and Carol today and let them put their real estateexpertise to work for you.

Connect Directly: STEVE BUSH at 603.455.7428 or [email protected] BUSH at 603.387.4733 or [email protected]


nnRelax,

Enjoythe

Experience

2011 Retailer of the Year

Lakeside and Mountain Living.We specialize in furnishing these homes.

Relax

Enjoy TheGreen Mountain Furniture Experience

“more than meets the eye”

1050 Route 16 | Ossipee, NH 03864

603-539-2236 | 800-756-0462

greenmountainfurniture.com

Lakeside and Mountain Living.We specialize in furnishing these homes.

Relax

Enjoy TheGreen Mountain Furniture Experience


1050 Route 16 | Ossipee, NH 03864

603-539-2236 | 800-756-0462

greenmountainfurniture.com



Local Knowledge & Experience with a Global Reach

www.YourHomeOnTheLake.com

A Lakes Region Real Estate Tradition Since 1945

249 Whittier Highway - Route 25Center Harbor, New Hampshire

Lamprey & Lamprey REALTORS®

Office 603.253.8131Toll Free 800.834.5759

Let our 67 years of experience, knowledge and professional

real estate service work for you.

Touring the Lakes Region Parade of HomesBy Kathi Caldwell-Hopper

Imagine 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 hus-band 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


Custom Docks Designed to Suit Your Specific Waterfront Needs

Make Your Lakeside Living Easier, Safer, More Convenient and a Whole Lot More Exciting

for the Whole Family

S w i m F l o a t S • B o a t l i F t S • a l u m i n u m D o c k S • w o o D e n S e a S o n a l D o c k S • D o c k H a r D w a r e

Complete line of lightweight easy-to-install DoCks

Over 30 Years in Business Repairs, Custom Welding and Fabrication Work • Float & Dock Supplies

Install atIon Remo val RepaI Rs

C E N T E R H A R B O R

&DOCK PIERLLC

C E N T E R H A R B O R

&DOCK PIERC E N T E R H A R B O R

&DOCK PIERLLC

We Don’t Just Build Docks... We Fill Waterfront Dreams!

Just Off Route 25 • 173 Lake Shore Dr.

Moultonboro, NH • 603-253-4000

www.superdocks.net

Published by The Panoramic Publishing Group, LLC, P.O. Box 119 Wolfeboro Falls, NH 03896 | 603-569-5257 | thelaker.com

Publishers of home, The Laker and Dining Out in the Lakes Region.

Panoramic Publishing Group, LLC. assumes no financial responsibility for typographical errors. Advertisers will please notify the management

immediately of any errors which may occur.

© 2012 All Rights Reserved. No reproduction in part or whole without express written consent.

For Advertising Inquires: 603.569.5257 | [email protected]

PUBLISHER & EDITORBrad Lipe

ASSOc. PUBLISHERFrances Lipe

ADVERTISINGJim Cande | Dick St. Onge

PRODUcTION MANAGERGina Lessard

cIRcULATIONKathy Larson

fall 2012

PRODUcTIONDixie Balzer

TJ Governanti

15 North Main Street Wolfeboro, NH

569-5331

Mon - Sat 10-5 | Sun 11-4artisanscornernh.com

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 pro-viding 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 land-scaping 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 visi-tors 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, unique building materials, siding and windows. The event really showcases a lot of new products that are out there, such as wonderful kitchen and floor plan designs.”

Those who attend the Parade come from all walks of life and for differ-


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.”

When asked to share some of the interesting features of this year’s Parade homes, Julie offers, “The house my company is offering will be furnished

with Company C products. The company is headquartered in Concord, NH, but is a nationally known furnishing busi-ness. They want to show their support as a NH company; the home’s interior design was done by Patti Phelps of All in the Details Interior Design (Patti co-chairs the Parade of Homes event).

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 Con-struction. 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 foli-age 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 Stan-dards 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.

Black Bear Log Homes will be offering a home in Laconia that is a cus-

www.melansonrealestate.com

34 North Main St.P.O. Box 2180

Wolfeboro, NH 03894603-569-4488

Your Waterfront Specialist EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

TUFTONBORO: Unforgettable setting, sprawling level lawn to the waters edge, 100’ of Winnipesaukee wa-terfront, large dock, extraordinary lake and mountain views, south west exposure, all day sun, sensational sunsets and a turnkey, open concept, 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath Ranch with fireplace, great sleeping porch, deck and a must see for $649,000 MLS # 4057227

ALTON: What a spot! Come watch the eagles soar, enjoy majestic lake, mountain and island views, relax on the dock/breakwater and watch the boats go by. Great Lake Winnipesaukee waterfront deck house, 154’ of frontage, patio, great deck, separate guest cottage, an extra lot with oversized garage for future expansion too. $1,500,000 MLS # 4168685

WOLFEBORO: Opportunity abounds! 5 waterfront lots on Winnipesaukee’s Back Bay with 703’ of waterfront, 6.29 acres with views of Copplecrown Mountain, access to town water and sewer, a 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath Cape and zoned Bay Street LTD, so offers plenty of options and opportunities.$1,900,000 MLS # 4169745

WOLFEBORO: This Winnipesaukee waterfront proper-ty has it all… An elegant, 9000+ sq. ft. custom home with all the amenities, 3-bay boathouse, sandy beach, separate canopied U-shaped dock with breakwater, a carriage house with room for all the boats, cars and toys with a 2-bedroom guest suite above and on a private1.94 acre lot. $4,500,000 MLS # 4117817

Come in and have Dianne, Carolyn or Philip design your dream kitchen, bath or home office, and join our hundreds of satisfied

customers throughout the Lakes Region.

Custom Cabinetry for Your Kitchen, Bath, Office, Entertainment Center and More

Fred Varney Company

Showroom Hours: Monday - Friday 9-5 603-569-3565

Visit our expanded showroom on Grove and Center Streets in Wolfeboro, NH

Cabinetry for Your Space,Your Style and Your Life...

www.kitchensnh.com

We Are the #1 Kitchen Dealership in New England!


Looking for more Diamond®?Diamond Vibe is a unique line brought to you by Diamond Cabinetry. For over 30 years, Diamond has

offered more designer-inspired colors and styles; more wood grain and laminate options; and more brilliantly

engineered conveniences that capture the visual and practical vibe of the times. With every inch of meticulous

workmanship backed by a lifetime warranty.

(603) 569-3018Wolfeboro, NH 0389422 Railroad Avenue

Bradley's Hardware


Bradley's Hardware

22 Railroad Avenue, Wolfeboro 603.569.3018

Bradley’s Hardware


Bradley's Hardware

Authentic color | Benjamin Moore®colors can only be made in Benjamin Moore Paint


Bradley's Hardware

tomized ranch design with loft and open con-cept. A farmer’s porch welcomes visitors and the interior floor-to-ceiling fireplace grabs your atten-

tion. The main level has few walls and it begs for large groups to gather.Cargill Construction’s Parade home was built in Moultonboro. The chal-

lenge 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 in-cludes a mudroom with laundry area, Great Room with V-groove pine cathe-dral 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.

For information on the NH Parade of Homes, visit www.hbranh.com; tick-ets can also be purchased via the website.

www.oakhillgc.com

Pease Road, MeredithOak Hill Golf Course

603-279-4438

Purchase a2013 Golf Membership

and golf the rest of2012 FREE!

Rates: $67500 Individual $1,08500 Couple


By Christine H. Randall

If you are looking for a way to brighten up your home or business in a unique, creative way, consider installing custom-made stained glass windows or panels. Whether you prefer colorful designs or a series of panels that tell a story, stained glass adds elegance, charm, and light to a building or room.

For Judy Detzel, owner of Sundance Art Studio in Ellsworth, designing and creating stained glass art has been her business for over twenty-five years. Judy, who holds a degree in graphic design and has taken numerous art classes over the years in a variety of mediums, explains that she began her

art career as a watercolorist, but soon switched to working with stained glass.

“I began working for a glass studio in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, designing windows for large commercial and residential installations,” Judy explains, “and I became addicted to working with glass. When this studio moved to Florida, I decided to open my own studio.”

Although Judy enjoyed working with her clients in the Pennsylvania region and still has her artwork on display in galleries throughout Pennsylvania and Ohio, she and her husband just recently decided to relocate to New Hampshire. “My husband is a retired math teacher and we wanted to live somewhere beautiful to hike and

Add Elegance, Charm & Light

It is your property - you should enjoy it.Schedule your no obligation

site assessment today!

Design • Permit • ConstruCt

make Your Vision a realitY in 2013!

DoCks

BeaCHes

ConstruCtion

BOAT LIFTS603•293•4000 gilford, nH

Planning a project for fall, winter or even next spring/summer? Did you know that it can take weeks and even months for permit approvals? Begin the process now so the permit application(s) can be filed and approved in time to commence your project!

DESIGN, PERMIT, CONSTRUCT“...one call does it all...”

Watermark offers one-stop shopping and will guide your waterfront project through

design, permitting and construction. Let’s talk about your ideas and get your

applications started!


Luxury Real Estate

Land and Acreage

MaxfieldRealEstate.com

15 Railroad Ave., Wolfeboro 569-3128 / Junction Routes 25 & 25B, Center Harbor 253-9360 108 Main St., Alton 875-3128

Maxfield Real Estate has been bringing people and homes together for over 50 years. Explore the thousands of properties now being offered in the Lakes Region and beyond from the comfort of your own home.

MaxfieldRealEstate.com is the go-to site for buyers and sellers, with a wealth of information and resources to meet all your needs. Just one more reason why Maxfield is simply the best.

WOLFEBORO- Classic Lake Winnipesaukee home has it all! Expansive 210’ beautiful waterfront, privacy, walk-in sandy beach, covered boat slip, tennis court, decks, all set on 2+ acres. $1,624,000 (4183356) Call 569-3128

neW DurHam- If you want privacy and a level 1+ acre lot on a big, beautiful, clean lake, look no further. Mer-rymeeting Lake is a true gem and this location is superb!$675,000 (4145064) Call 875-3128

tuFtonBoro- 1.377-acre, 200’ waterfront, south-west views. Small cottage, paved driveway, drilled well, 3-bedroom septic, boat dock.$399,900 (4152009) Call 569-3128

GILFORD- Enter this 4-bedroom, 120’ waterfront home where pride shines in every turn. Modern kitch-en Granite counters, Cherry cabinets. Decks, patio, stonewalls, irrigation, 30’ dock and Carriage House.$949,000 (4166380) Call 875-3128

Center HarBor- Winnipesaukee views, total privacy and landscaped grounds come with this 4,400 sq.ft. home. Full of charm, custom details, spacious through-out, 3-bay garage and detached carriage house.$689,000 (4114452) Call 253-9360

melVin Village- Restored 4-bedroom waterfront home with 2 new docks. New siding, windows, roof, deck, landscaping. Great location open buildable lot for commercial use.$549,000 (2834133) Call 569-3128

ALTON- Half Moon Lake prime location with 85’ sandy beach and level lot. This 2,200 sq. ft. year-round home has a southern private exposure and a detached garage with extended shed for boats.$487,500 (4150581) Call 875-3128

WOLFEBORO- HUGE PRICE REDUCTION - Wonderful waterfront cottage at Piping Rock Resort with glori-ous sunset views across Winter Harbor, 2-bed, 1 bath, screen porch, assigned dock, slip and a sandy beach.$349,900 (4165916) Call 569-3128

O PEN HOUSE 24/7

backpack,” Judy says. “In the past, we have hiked the Appalachian and Cohos Trails, plus we’ve done lots of weekend and day hikes.” As an added draw to the area, Judy adds, “Also, our son, who works for the Forest Service, lives in nearby Campton.”

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.

Currently, Judy’s studio is located in her home in Ellsworth, but she is hoping to be able to build a separate studio in the near future. Judy welcomes

9 North Main StreetDowntown Wolfeboro, NH

603-569-6159 • www.theartplace.biz

We Bring the Beauty of the Lakes Region into Your Home Year-Round!First Cup, Limited-Edition Print by Peter Ferber

Original Art, Limited-Edition Prints, Regional Artists, Antique Prints, Custom Picture Framing

“The One-Stop Trailer Shop”Route 3 • Winnisquam (next to Pirate’s Cove)

888-350-6500 • 603-524-4344

Cargo Trailers - Motorcycle - Open and Enclosed Car Hauler Utility Equipment - Snowmobile - ATV - Dump Body - Landscape - Race Trailers

Exit 20 off 93 Take Route 3 North, 4 Miles on Left • Over 2.5 Acres of Nothing but Trailers for Every Need

If you need a trailer, chances are we have it!

10 • home • fall 2012

custom orders, and she is happy to work with clients at their own homes or businesses. “This usually works out well, as I can measure the space and see what styles and colors would work best,” she says.

Locally, Judy’s work is on display at Artistic Roots at 73 Main Street in Plymouth, and she is hoping to become a juried member of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen this winter. You can contact Judy by phone at (724) 816-2157 or by email [email protected]. You can also contact her through Artistic Roots at 536-2750. Artistic Roots is open Monday–Saturday from 10am until 6pm, and Sundays from noon until 4pm.

Oct_4

Accepted at participating locations.Due to physical size, merchandising policies and manufacturer’s

shortages, some locations may be unable to stock all items shown.*For all multiple pricing, customer must purchase advertised quantity to receive

sale price. If customer purchases less than advertised quantity, regular retail pricewill be charged. Customer is required to pay any state and federal taxes.

Not responsible for typographical errors.

Distributed by

12-0064 October Agway Page 4

AdvanceOrderPrice

QuantityOrdered

Sale Ends October 21, 2012

This limited-time sale is your chance to order our PremiumFeathered Friend Wild Bird Foodsat super prices!

It’s easy! Complete theorder form by filling in thequantity of each productthat you want, and the information below. Return completed orderform to this Agway Dealer, and you’re all set!

Name ____________

Address __________

City ______________

State/Zip __________

A FriendlyReminderWrite your phone number onthe line below and we willcall when your bird foodorder is ready.

Phone ____________

How To Order:

Do you love feeding wild birds and saving money?

Feathered Friend Wild Bird Food Savings!

Then Join the Feathered Friend Wild Bird Club Today!!!Being a member of the Feathered FriendWild Bird Club offers product discountsand special mailings.Here’s how the club works:• Sign up at the store.• The store will track your purchases every time you buy a

Feathered Friend Wild Bird Food.Purchases must be made and recorded at the location thatholds your membership.

• When you have purchased 500 lbs., you will receive a$10.00 certificate good towards a future purchase.

• Feathered Friend products are sold in bags from 4 lbs. to 40 lbs.so getting to 500 lbs. really adds up fast…Join the club today!

ORDER NOW THROUGH 10/21/12- SEE STORE FOR DELIVERY DATES.

Scan the QR Code to Join the Feathered Friend Wild Bird Club Today!

Feathered FriendPremium MixesFinch Delight 16 Lbs. (102-02059) $21.99Chickadee’s Choice 16 Lbs. (102-02068) $18.99Favorite 40 Lbs. (102-05852) $16.99Flyers’ Choice 40 Lbs. (102-02055) $29.99Birdsnack 40 Lbs. (102-05854) $18.49Cardinals’ Choice 30 Lbs. (102-02065) $28.99Woodpecker’s Pick 20 Lbs. (102-02067) $23.99Shell-less Select 20 Lbs. (102-02069) $21.99High-Energy Fruit & Nut 16 Lbs. (102-11868) $17.99Feathered Friend Sunflower ProductGrey Striped Sunflower 40 Lbs. (102-05856) $29.99Blend Sunflower 40 Lbs. (102-05853) $26.99Black Oil Sunflower 40 Lbs. (102-05850) $22.99Sunflower Hearts 40 Lbs. (102-02051) $44.99Sunflower Kernels 40 Lbs. (102-02112) $46.99Feathered Friend Nyjer SeedNyjer Seed 20 Lbs. (102-02098) $24.99Feathered Friend Suet CakesPeanut Butter 12 Oz. 12 per Case (066-03799) $17.88Beef 12 Oz. 12 per Case (066-03800) $14.28Insect 12 Oz. 12 per Case (066-03807) $28.68Sunflower Hearts 12 Oz. 12 per Case (066-01329) $23.88Blueberry 12 Oz. 12 per Case (066-03820) $19.08Almond 12 Oz. 12 per Case (066-01324) $23.88

Total Order:Option 3

Feathered Friend Wild Bird Food Savings!Order Now Through 10/21/12 - See Store For Delivery Dates


Then Join the Feathered Friend Wild Bird Club Today!Being a member of the Feathered Friend Wild Bird Club offers product discounts and special mailings.Here’s how the club works:• Sign up at the store.• The store will track your purchases every time you buy a Feathered Friend Wild Bird Food.• When you have purchased 500lbs., you will receive a $10 certificate good towards a future purchase.• Feathered Friend products are sold in bags from 4lbs. to 40lbs. so getting to 500lbs. really adds up fast...Join the club today!

Concord Agway258 Sheep Davis Rd., Rte 106

Concord, NH | 228-8561

Winnisquam Agway304 Daniel Webster Hwy.Belmont, NH | 527-3769

Hooksett Agway343 Londonderry Tpke, Rt. 28 By-pass

Hooksett, NH | 627-6855

osbornesagway.comHours: Mon. - Fri. 8am-6pm • Sat. 8am-5pm • Sun. 9am-4pm

This limited-time sale is your chance to order our Premium Feathered Friend Wild Bird Foods at Super Prices!

How to Order:It’s easy! Complete the quantity of each product that you want, and

the information below. Return completed information below. Return completed order form to this Agway Dealer and you’re all set!

Name

Address

City

State Zip

PhoneWe will call you when your bird food order is ready.

Oct_4

Accepted at participating locations.Due to physical size, merchandising policies and manufacturer’s

shortages, some locations may be unable to stock all items shown.*For all multiple pricing, customer must purchase advertised quantity to receive

sale price. If customer purchases less than advertised quantity, regular retail pricewill be charged. Customer is required to pay any state and federal taxes.

Not responsible for typographical errors.

Distributed by

12-0064 October Agway Page 4

AdvanceOrderPrice

QuantityOrdered

Sale Ends October 21, 2012

This limited-time sale is your chance to order our PremiumFeathered Friend Wild Bird Foodsat super prices!

It’s easy! Complete theorder form by filling in thequantity of each productthat you want, and the information below. Return completed orderform to this Agway Dealer, and you’re all set!

Name ____________

Address __________

City ______________

State/Zip __________

A FriendlyReminderWrite your phone number onthe line below and we willcall when your bird foodorder is ready.

Phone ____________

How To Order:


Feathered Friend Wild Bird Food Savings!

Then Join the Feathered Friend Wild Bird Club Today!!!Being a member of the Feathered FriendWild Bird Club offers product discountsand special mailings.Here’s how the club works:• Sign up at the store.• The store will track your purchases every time you buy a

Feathered Friend Wild Bird Food.Purchases must be made and recorded at the location thatholds your membership.

• When you have purchased 500 lbs., you will receive a$10.00 certificate good towards a future purchase.

• Feathered Friend products are sold in bags from 4 lbs. to 40 lbs.so getting to 500 lbs. really adds up fast…Join the club today!

ORDER NOW THROUGH 10/21/12- SEE STORE FOR DELIVERY DATES.

Scan the QR Code to Join the Feathered Friend Wild Bird Club Today!

Feathered FriendPremium MixesFinch Delight 16 Lbs. (102-02059) $21.99Chickadee’s Choice 16 Lbs. (102-02068) $18.99Favorite 40 Lbs. (102-05852) $16.99Flyers’ Choice 40 Lbs. (102-02055) $29.99Birdsnack 40 Lbs. (102-05854) $18.49Cardinals’ Choice 30 Lbs. (102-02065) $28.99Woodpecker’s Pick 20 Lbs. (102-02067) $23.99Shell-less Select 20 Lbs. (102-02069) $21.99High-Energy Fruit & Nut 16 Lbs. (102-11868) $17.99Feathered Friend Sunflower ProductGrey Striped Sunflower 40 Lbs. (102-05856) $29.99Blend Sunflower 40 Lbs. (102-05853) $26.99Black Oil Sunflower 40 Lbs. (102-05850) $22.99Sunflower Hearts 40 Lbs. (102-02051) $44.99Sunflower Kernels 40 Lbs. (102-02112) $46.99Feathered Friend Nyjer SeedNyjer Seed 20 Lbs. (102-02098) $24.99Feathered Friend Suet CakesPeanut Butter 12 Oz. 12 per Case (066-03799) $17.88Beef 12 Oz. 12 per Case (066-03800) $14.28Insect 12 Oz. 12 per Case (066-03807) $28.68Sunflower Hearts 12 Oz. 12 per Case (066-01329) $23.88Blueberry 12 Oz. 12 per Case (066-03820) $19.08Almond 12 Oz. 12 per Case (066-01324) $23.88

Total Order:Option 3

Ariens Snowblowers

(Located near Frog Hollow) Hours: Mon-Fri 8-5 • Sat 8-3

Featuring Model # 921022

$999

home • fall 2012 • 11

Local Real Estate Market Trends UpwardBy 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 busi-ness 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 man-sions or first-time or smaller retiree homes.

According to Chip Maxfield, co-owner of Max-field 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 read-ily 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 in-terest 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 England area. He feels there has indeed been a “Rom-ney 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

We have managed to sell real estate in the downturn but it is tricky to get sellers to price their property correctly.

“

”

chip Maxfield

4-Color – Dark

Blue: PANTONE 451PC

Light Blue: P

ANTONE 299PC

1-Color – Black: C

:0 M:0 Y:0 K:100

SEWING MACHINES

VACUUM CLEANERS

100 Chestnut Hill Road • Rochester • 603-332-5572 • 1-800-439-3395

by Electrolux

Units from

$299

$69 and Up

VacuumsWe Fix All Makes & ModelsHooverEureka

ElectroluxRoyal

Dirt DevilOreckMiele

SeboKirby

RainbowDysonSears

KenmoreBissell

$99 and Up

Sewing Machines

Commercial Machines in Stock

A Beam® Central Vacuum System offers cleaning convenience so powerful it’s been proven to relieve allergy symptoms. It removes 100% of contacted dust, dust mites and

allegens from any home. It even cleans pet hair!

Quality Products and Services “Since 1935”

We Fix All Makes & ModelsSingerVikingWhite

JanomeBrotherBernna

BabyLockSears

KenmoreJuki

New HomeCon SewArtisan

ChandlerElna

Kenmore 19106

$119.99

• Drop feed lever• 4 step buttonhole • Sturdy aluminum frame and heavy duty motor• Horizontal, top drop in bobbin• 6 built-in stiches with 42 stitch functions

12 • home • fall 2012

LAKESIDE MOBILITY & SCOOTER

w w w. l a k e s i d e m o b i l i t y. c o m

If You Suffer from Back Pain and Use a Cane, Walker, Wheelchair, Scooter or Power Chair

You May Qualify for a Back Brace at Little or No Cost To You If Approved by Medicare

129 Milton RoadRochester, N. H. 03868

603-332-9555

Specializing in installation of Stair Lifts, Deck Lifts and Resi-

dential Elevators.

Save 15% on Pride Lift Chairs and Bruno Stair Lifts

(With This Ad Offer Expires 10-31-12)

Call Toll Free at

1-877-652-7772

Call Toll Free at 1-877-652-7772

me.” He goes on to say that he has heard of six or more cases where buyers specifically came here be-cause 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 wa-terfront 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 water-front 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 con-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 num-ber 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

The waterfront buyers are returning in greater numbers. Properties that have been for sale for a while are now selling.

“

”

Brian Neidhardt

home • fall 2012 • 13

14 • home • fall 2012

Whether farmer, pet owner, backyard gardener or wildlife enthusiast you will find almost everything you need in our stores

1010 White Mountain Highway (Rte. 16)Ossipee • 603-539-4006

271 Suncook Valley Rd. (Rte. 28) Chichester • 603-435-8388

www.clarksgrain.com

• Winter Rye• Wood Pellets•Coal/Kindling• Wildlife Feeds •Fall Bulbs for Spring Color

• Shovels & Rakes• Rock Salt & Ice Melt• Pet Supplies• Traction Sand• Chimney Cleaning Supplies

This fall and winTer look for:

noT JusT a Grain sTore...

at the Tramway Marketplace70,000 Gifts!

Tramway Artisans

Junction of Routes 16 and 25 (Next to McDonald’s) West Ossipee • Open Seven Days • 539-5700

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 Re-gion 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 prop-erty, 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

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.

“

”

Mary Lamprey Bare

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 Gil-ford, 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 presi-dent 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 need-ed to clean up their credit and pay off credit card debt are now getting approved for financing. They 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 first-time 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.”

The Cap Outlet & Trailer SalesOVER 180 TRUCK CAPS IN STOCK!

Pre-Seaso

n

209 Laconia RoadTilton, NH

603-286-2920

10%OFF

New Snowmobile Trailer SALE!on in stock and ordered trailers through December 1st, 2012

[email protected]

up to

home • fall 2012 • 15 Special Pull-Out Section

Homeowners and commercial property managers are dis-covering a new gardening season: Autumn.

Native plantings thrive through harsh winters and provide subtle, four season landscape interest. Belknap Landscape offers prop-erty 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 moder-ate temperatures, sufficient rains, and mild days followed by cool nights.

Soil temperatures are optimal for root growth and will con-tinue to grow even after plants drop their foliage (decidu-ous 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 Re-gion 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 as-sistance 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: [email protected]

Landscapes for LivingFall Is for Planting ...Trees, Shrubs, Lawns & Bulbs!

www.belknaplandscape.com

We're Planting Wildflowers This Fall!Considering planting mead-

ows or wooded areas with wild-flowers? Fall is, in fact, the opti-mal time for wildflower planting. On the other hand, planting a successful field of wildflowers requires skill. While a daunting task without the correct train-ing, Belknap Landscape's crews & tools make it easy to accom-plish terrific wildflower plant-ing results. Belknap Landscape's equipment fleet includes a Bril-lion agricultural seeding ma-chine, operated by skilled BLC employees. Not many NH Land-scape Design-Build companies can say that, if any. Utilizing the right equipment ensures good soil-to-seed contact for im-proved germination, critical for such landcare improvement investments.

Belknap Landscape provides services to many Lakes Re-gion high profile property owners. We choose the very best

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

How does the process work?

Belknap focuses on soil test-ing to guide us through the correct seed mix selection, op-

timum seeder machine settings and the subsequent fertiliza-tions.

For site work reviews and quotes on planting this fall, con-tact: Hayden McLaughlin at: [email protected] or call 603-528-2798 ext. 11

16 • home • fall 2012 Special Pull-Out Section

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 pro-grams. This allows BLC property management experts to as-sess your property's needs before the snow arrives.

After a stressful, dry and hot Lakes Region summer, consid-ering 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 rap-idly, 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 strength-en 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 recov-er 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 fertil-ization 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 condi-tions!

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

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 or-ganic litter.

Lawn Insect, Disease and Crabgrass Control Our trained technicians

will inspect lawn areas on each visit for indications of pest problems and ad-vise of such problems. If such problems arise, op-tional lawn care services we provide include:

Lawn insect & grub control - identify and con-trol of surface insects such as chinch bugs, sod web-worms, or subsurface in-sects (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 Man-agement 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 re-duce soil compaction. The reduction in soil compaction in-creases the ability of turf-grass roots to absorb oxygen, nutri-ents, and water leading to a healthier, thicker lawn.

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

www.belknaplandscape.com

home • fall 2012 • 17 Special Pull-Out Sectionwww.belknaplandscape.com

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 prun-ing, 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 ad-dition 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.

Who Do I Call??Choose a TCIA Safety Cer-

tified Professional, a certified NH Aborist such as Belknap Landscape Company.

Homeowners who would like a professional tree care specialist to assess their trees should contact the Tree Care

Industry Association (TCIA). Belknap Landscape maintains employees with the TCIA Certified Treecare Safety Profes-sionals credential (CTSP), providing municipalities, institu-tions, and the public a means of discerning between BLC and our competition when gathering estimates for projects. Com-plimenting 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 in-spected and accredited based on adherence to industry stan-dards for quality and safety, maintenance of trained, profes-sional staff and dedication to ethics and quality in business practices.

The New Hampshire Arborists Association tests and cer-tifies New Hampshire arborists. The NH Arborist Certifica-

tion establishes a meaningful standard of quality in arbori-cultural work, improves the knowledge and skills of prac-ticing arborists, and provides the public with criteria for choosing a tree care profes-sional. Compelling Reasons to Choose BLC! Dial (603) 528-2798 for a no-obligation quote.

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

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 decora-tions. We are the area's leader in commercial holiday deco-rations, 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 light-ing 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 holi-day or any special event.

Design ConsultationOur 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 Out-

door 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 danger-ous. Wouldn’t it be nice to have it all installed for you?

Service and MaintenanceHow many times have you

unpacked lights to find bulbs broken, missing or malfunc-tioning? Our service technicians will replace bulbs, repair dam-age and do any necessary wir-ing to insure a safe and lasting display.

Take Down and StorageThe task that everyone

dreads...taking down the holi-day 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: [email protected]

Unique Holiday Lighting Displays

18 • home • fall 2012

Belknap Landscape Company, Inc.www.belknaplandscape.com

Village West 25 Country Club Road Unit 302Gilford NH 03249

603.528.2798 • Fax 603.528.2799

Special Pull-Out Section 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 envi-

ronment and are intimately aware of NH state laws prohibit-ing 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 lo-cal requirements for construction projects within 250’ of the waterline, while turning your dreamscape into a landscape

Call Stephanie Sanford, NH Certified Landscape Profes-sional (NHCLP), Landscape Designer and Waterfront Permit-ting Specialist at 603-528-2798 ext. 28 or email for more in-formation: [email protected]

Earlier this Summer the An-nual Cornerstone Awards were held at the Center of NH in Manches-ter, NH. The Cor-nerstone Awards are produced by the Home Build-ers & Remodel-ers Association of New Hampshire (HBRANH), pre-sented yearly to recognize excellence in all areas of the building industry includ-ing design, remodeling, new construc-tion, landscaping and special features. Those award winning projects are shown throughout this special pull out section.

The winning entries for Belknap Land-scape Company included a Cornerstone Award for Most Creative Public Relations with BLC’s extensive in-kind donations to local civic clubs and non-profit organiza-tions. We are actively involved in more lo-cal organizations than all our competitors put together. It pays to give back to communities you serve!

But the real honor lies in spectacular finished landscape projects that created unique, functional outdoor living spac-es and delighted property owners.

Belknap Landscape was challenged to transform a Squam Lake wooded waterfront construction site into a natural-

ized landscape. The use of strategically placed natural granite was complement-ed by transplanted trees, salvaged from the building footprint, and hundreds of fern, low bush blueberry and other na-tive plantings resulted in a house that appeared to have been dropped in from above.

On another Lakes Region property a spectacular wood-fired outdoor pizza

oven impresses all who visit. The base preparation required spanning a creek bed with a massive granite slab, the creek bed designed to cap-ture rainwater for irrigation. Boul-ders were strate-gically placed to support the im-mense weight of the stone, massive granite slab, oven and chimney.

Below left see a portion of a landscape design by our ally Tim Jordan of Jordan Associates, Inc., an exceptional swim-ming pool landscaping project resulting in a coveted Gold Cornerstone Award. The picture tells the story!

BLC Wins Five 2012 Home Builder Assoc. Cornerstone Awards!

Village West25 Country Club Rd., Unit 302Gilford, NH603.528.2798www.belknaplandscape.com

� e Cornerstone Awards are presented annually, recognizing excellence in the NH building industry. Belknap Landscape Company, a Lakes Region landscape design-build � rm has been awarded multiple 2012 Cornerstone Awards, covering the full gamut of landscape construction. Landscape Construction-Residential: Naturalized Landscape Stonework/Masonry, Interior & Exterior Masonry Most Unusual Project: Hand-laid, wood-� red pizza oven and… Outdoor Living Space: Exceptional swimming pool landscaping. Please view stunning landscape construction projects within the BLC online portfolio at: www.belknaplandscape.com

Winner of Five Awards

Annually, the Cornerstone Awards recognize excellence in the NH building industry.

Belknap Landscape Company, a Lakes Region, NH landscape design-build fi rm,

has been awarded multiple2012 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

home • fall 2012 • 19

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

Raising the Roof

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper

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.

REED HEATHREALTOR®(603) 524-2255 OFFICE, (603) 524-9775 FAX(603) 581-2822 DIRECT(603) 608-6169 CELL(800) 639-5077 TOLL [email protected]

348 Court St.Laconia, NH 03246

www.NEMoves.com

Lakes Region Listing Agent

Call Me to List Your

Home

20 • home • fall 2012

591 Center St. • Wolfeboro603-569-6900 • www.bathworksnh.com

Visit Our Showroom!

Bathorks

Visit Our Showroom!

591 Center St - Wolfeboro603-569-6900

W

Locally owned and operated servin

g contractors

& homeowners since 1872

•Jeld Wen•Kreg Tools•Andersen Windows & Doors• Variety of Hardwoods• Marine Plywood• Dock Hardware ...to name just a few

Call us for a free estimate or on-site consultation

524-1300176 Fair Street, Laconia, NH • Fax: 524-7309

Email: [email protected] • Like Us on Facebook!

“We have everything you need from the foundation up”

• Professional Computerized Designs• Custom Countertops Granite, Marble, Silestone, Corian, Formica, Cambria

• Custom Millwork Shop• Computerized Color Matching for Paint• Free Delivery• Crane and Boom Truck Available• Wood & Cork Flooring

•IKO Roofing•Makita Tools•Metal Roofing•Cabots Stains• Valspar Paints Medallion Series

•Rockwell Tools•Brosco

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.”

I’m willing to chance it for the peace of mind our new metal roof has brought us. My daughter, of course, passed swift and deadly judgment the day she came home from college and saw the roof. “Well, it sure doesn’t make the house look any better. But I guess if it keeps the roof from leaking, it’s a step in the right direction.”

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. But the roof is sound at last. I think our roofing trials are at long last over.”

home • fall 2012 • 21

Local is Better!

We’re neighbors!

Visit or call your local office for a free quote today!

Wolfeboro17 Bay Street569-5696

Meredith45 State Rd, Rt 25279-8122

Moultonboro977 Whittier Hwy476-5511

Laconia155 Court Street524-2425

Alton150 Main Street875-1211

The Cross Difference

Family Owned for Generations

LOCAL Insurance Specialists and Personal Service

Multiple DISCOUNTS Available

Proud Tradition of Servicing Clients Large and Small

AUTO HOME RECREATIONAL BUSINESS www.crossagency.com

New Hampshire’s largest independent insurance agency

22 • home • fall 2012

The Laker for Wesley Woods with the dimensions as 3.6125 wide and 4.875 high.

The ad is full color and due on Sept 4th

WWW.WESLEYWOODSNH.ORG18 WESLEY WAY • GILFORD, NH

• A residential community near Lake Winnipesaukee in Gilford

• Maintenance-free• Close to area’s best shopping, dining and

outdoor experiences. • Wonderful neighbors, age 62 and over• Attentive, on-site staff to meet your needs.

With a guaranteed return on your investment, your next move should be a visit to the sales office at Wesley Woods.

Call 603-528-2555 to make an appointment.

Wesley Woods is...

PRIME LOCATIONIN THE HEART OF THE LAKES REGION

WW.TheLaker_ad_Layout 1 8/27/12 12:27 PM Page 3

Unwelcome Winter Guests

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

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.

Chippers Advertising Specifications

Not To Be Printed As Part Of Ad! Ad is above as defined by border.

Publication The LakerIssue At Home Fall 2012Frequency BiYearlyPub Date Sep 27

Ad Size / Trim 3.6125” x 4.875”Color 4c

Art Due Sep 4Insertion(s) 1File Name ch-ad-12-l-ahome-fall-waylo.pdf

Shelf Life Of Ad 6 months

Meredith 603.279.7400 • Concord 603.225.9600 • Web chippersinc.com

We’re All

About Your Life Outside

Tree • Turf • GardenLand • Forest

TM

home • fall 2012 • 23

www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC

Decisions made in the past may no longer be what’s best for the future. To help keep everything up to date, Edward Jones offers a complimentary financial review.

A financial review is a great opportunity to sit face to face with an Edward Jones financial advisor and develop strategies to help keep your finances in line with your short- and long-term goals.

When it comes to your to-do list, put your future first.

To find out how to get your financial goals on track, call or visit today.Zach Tarter, AAMS®Financial Advisor.35 Center Street Unit 1Wolfeboro Falls, NH 03896603-569-9486

Kevin J LawlorFinancial Advisor.35 Center Street Unit 1Wolfeboro Falls, NH 03896603-569-9486

Benjamin J Wilson,AAMS®Financial Advisor.588 Main StreetLaconia, NH 03246603-524-4533

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 second-home 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.

If you find evidence of critters outside the Continued on page 28

Planning YourHoliday Party?

Your House, Our House or the Office.Choose from 2 Great Venues or Menus

Canoe or Steaks & SeafoodWe Plan, We Cook, We Deliver or We Serve So Sit Back, Relax and Enjoy the Holidays

Magic FoodsCatering

603-707-6929

Now FeaturingBanquet Facilities

2 function rooms for up to 125 guests

* Sit Down Dinners * Rehearsal Dinners * Bridal Showers * Holiday Parties

24 • home • fall 2012

603.998.3082 • www.nedockandbarge.com

Boat Lifts New Docks

BreakwaterRepair Pile Driving

Boat HouseRepair

MaterialHauling

The only Wolfeboro based marine construction company serving the Lakes Region. We offer dock construction and repair, perched beach construction, permitting and much more.

Rated #1 For customer Service Redecorate for Less!Creating a High-End Designer Look or Just Want Durable Beautiful Flooring That Can Handle Everything a Busy

Family Can Dish Out?

Expert Installation • Shop-at-Home Service• FREE Estimates •

2000 Centre Street, (Next to West Lake),Wolfeboro, NH

www.heckmansflooring.com [email protected]

We Have It All And It’s On Sale Now!

In-Stock Laminate, Tile, Carpet and Area Rugs for Every Budget!

Heckman’s Flooring Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 9-1 • 569-6391

Jewelry • Pottery • Wood Baskets • Glass • Fiber Prints and more...

Here!Made by Hand

Glass Rondel

Nathan MacomberMade by

MEREDITH RETAIL GALLERY603-279-7920 www.nhcrafts.org/meredith

turkey farm restaurantand gift shop

Junction of Routes 3 & 104, Meredith (603) 279-6212 www.hartsturkeyfarm.com

CHILDREN’S MENU& “MINI MENU”

Celebrating Over 50 Years of Family Dining

Turkey • Prime Rib • Steaks • Seafood • Sandwiches

FALL SAVINGS COUPON

$2.00 OFF any entree over $10.00Max 4 discounts per coupon. Present Coupon to Host Upon Arrival. Takeout not included. Not valid Holidays or Friday night buffets.

Can not be combined with other offers. Good from 11:15am - 5pm. Expires 11/17/12. LKR

No matter what the setting, the good looks and durability of hardwood floors can be maintained with minimal effort. It’s simply a matter of proper care and maintenance.

Here’s how to begin. All hardwood floors should be cleaned regularly to remove dirt and grit from between the floorboards. Avoid using a wet mop, which can dull the finish. Instead, sweep with either a dust mop or broom that features exploded tips, or vacuum the floors using a vacuum with special hardwood floor attachments or one with the beater bar turned off.

Wipe up any spills immediately, using a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth, starting at the edges of the spill and working toward the center. Allowing spills to remain on hardwood floors could damage the finish, as well as the wood. Avoid walking on hardwood floors with sports cleats or

high heel shoes in disrepair. These can scratch the finish, or even dent the floor. Placing felt pads on the bottom of furniture legs will also minimize scratches.

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.

You’re not “finished” just yet. Knowing which type of finish applied to protect the hardwood floor is important. Different flooring finishes require different kinds of care, so if or when in doubt, contact the flooring manufacturer or a wood flooring professional in your area.

There are three major types of wood flooring finishes available-surface finishes, wax and acrylic impregnated-and the experts stress

Sparkly Spankin’ Clean Floors

Continued on page 30

home • fall 2012 • 25

ROUTE 25, DiRECTly ACROSS fROm AiRPORT • mOUlTONBORO (603) 476-5580

www.independentmarine.com • OUT Of AREA 1-800-376-5580

*Includes: Haul-Out for storage,Winterization of One engine

Tank and Outdrive, spring start-upand spring launch

DOCKSiDE PiCKUP

AVAilABlE

Independent Marine Inc.

Additional Cost for Required Bottom Wash Based on Boat Length

WE CAN STORE BOATS

UP TO 45’!

Big Boat? No Trailer?No Problem!

Hydraulic Air Ride Trailers for Boats Up to 45’FUlly

ENClOSEdSTORAgE

First impressions are everything when it comes to selling a home, and peeling paint, stained carpets and unpleasant odors can be an instant turn-off for buyers. Fortunately, you can take simple and inexpensive steps to prep your home for a quick, top-dollar sale.

Freshen up:Paint is an easy, cost-effective way to improve any interior, and a new coat

can make all the difference in selling your home. Cracked or peeling paint will repel potential buyers, and faded or boring walls can create a lackluster overall appearance.

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.

Organize and de-personalize: To give your home a spacious showroom feel,

Sell It Fast

GeezLouise! Eclectic Home Decor

Open Fridays 1-5, Saturdays 9-5, Sundays 11-5

Rte 109, Melvin Village, NH (next to Melvin P.O.) Labor Day Weekend Sale 20-30% off selected furniture!

Thursday - Sunday 10am-5pm

448 Rte 109, Melvin Village, NH

Hours thru November

GeezLouise! Eclectic Home Decor

Open Fridays 1-5, Saturdays 9-5, Sundays 11-5

Rte 109, Melvin Village, NH (next to Melvin P.O.) Labor Day Weekend Sale 20-30% off selected furniture! ~ Gently used furnishings and more ~

Ph 603-544-2011

Eclectic Home Decor

Join us November 10th & 11th for the 2012 Holiday Open House

KINGSWOOD Golf Club

“The Total Golf Club Experience”

Join for 2013Golf Free Now

www.kingswoodgolfclub.com • 569-3524

New Membership Programs

40 or UnderNo Initiation • Reduced Dues

You Join, Your Spouse Plays First Year at Reduced Rate

“Get-A-Group”4 Join for Dues of 3

First YearIntroductory Offer

• Free 5 Pass Cart Booklet• Free Lesson with PGA Pro

• Free Driving Range Membership

Over $300 Value!

“Junior Friendly”Family club

• Children | Grandchildren Free After 3pm

• Golf School with ON COURSE Junior Program

• 5 Sets of Tees for a Range of Challenges

• Active Membership: Leagues and Social Events For

Men, Women & Children

Continued on page 30

Diamonds, Diamonds, Diamonds GIA-Graduate Gemologist603-253-4100 • www.francook.com

Unique Designs and Custom-Crafted Jewelryin Gold, Silver and Precious Stones

In the Little Mauve Victorian • Rt. 25 At the Lights • Center Harbor

Open Wed. thru Sat. 10 to 5 or by appointment

Cash For Gold & Gems!

42 Years of Quality and Fair Pricing

ALL SILVER JEWELRY30% OFF

26 • home • fall 2012

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

for maps, hour and ticket info visitnhparadeofhomes.com

Supporters: All In the Details, Atlantic Home Systems, Cherry Pond Designs, Company C, DF Richard, Fred Varney Kitchens, Samyn-D’Elia Architects Media Sponsors: Clear Channel Radio, Granite State Builder, New Hampshire Home Magazine, Seacoast Ink, 98.3 WLNH

A parade of open houses featuring beautiful new custom and spec homes designed, built

and decorated by members of the Lakes Region Home Builders & Remodelers Association.

Join the Parade to find your next dream home!

OCTOBER 6-8, 2012 11am to 4pm each day

122 Round Hill Road,Sandown, NH 03873

2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2,300+ sq. ft.

580 Hemlock Brook RoadBristol, NH 03222

4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths,2,500 ft. finished space

3004 Parade RoadLaconia, NH 03246

3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 4000+ sq. ft.

44 Pease RoadMeredith, NH 03253

3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 5,000 sq. ft.

224 Krainewood DriveMoultonboro, NH 03256

4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 6,000 sq. ft.

80 Weetamoe RoadOssipee, NH 03814

2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,980 sq.ft.

654 Chocorua Lake RoadTamworth, NH 038862.5 baths, 3544 sq. ft.

For Sale

home • fall 2012 • 27

COBB HI L L CONSTRUCT ION

RES IDENT IAL—COMMERC IAL

RENOVAT IONS—ADDIT IONS

VACAT ION HOMES

DES IGN BU I LD SERV ICES

HISTOR ICAL RESTORAT ION

Providing Construct ion Excel lence Since 1986

206 North State Street, Concord, NH 03301 | 603.224.8373 | www.cobbhill.com

From simple to lavish, let us open a door for you

The Laker—Home Magazine Spring 2012

Get A Quote Online Atwww.averyinsurance.net

Second Homes • Island Property • Personal • Business • Life & Health

We are proactive in protecting your home and your

precious possessions.

The local AgencyOffering family and business protection for over 100 years

21 S. Main StreetWolfeboro, NH603.569.2515800.759.7579

7 Islington Street Unit 102

Portsmouth, NH603.766.3733

We’ll Turn iT inTo Cash!

Buy * Trade * Sell * Consign

free Pickup Anywhere in New Englandwww.consignsales.com

1-800-CONSIGN

Losing vaLue?

Rte. 125 RV & Marine Inc.“Brokerage Specialists”

Warehouse WarehouseesuoheraW Furniture Direct Furniture DirecttceriD erutinruF

Mattress MattresssserttaM Factory Outlet Factory OutletteltuO yrotcaF

Cozy Cabin Rustics Cozy Cabin RusticsscitsuR nibaC yzoC

Call Arthur 996-1555 www.viscodirect.com Call Jason 662-9066~ Plymouth ~

757 Tenney Mtn. Hwy., Plymouth.Just west of Wal-Mart, across from Sears

~ Center Harbor ~Senter’s Marketplace, Center Harbor

Next to Heath’s Grocery, Rt. 25 and 25BOpen Daily 9am-5pm • Sun 10am-4pm

NH’s Best Mattress &Rustic Furniture

Gallery!

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 efficiency-enhancing 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 walk-in closets.

Reduce hot water costs:Long gone are the days when solar powering your home was an idealistic,

Light Up Your Lifebut impractical dream. Solar technology is more useful, accessible and cost-effective than ever. Solar water heating systems are becoming mainstream, and offer homeowners a great, green way to trim energy costs. What’s more, the cost of installing these systems has been steadily declining as the technology advances, and you may find adding one makes you eligible for tax credits or incentives from your local, state or the federal governments. You can calculate the costs and possible paybacks online at www.veluxusa.com.

Make home a healthier place:Every year, ill health costs the U.S. economy billions of dollars, experts say,

and your own health woes can have a significant impact on your pocketbook. The health benefits of natural light are well documented, from reducing the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and promoting the body’s production of Vitamin D, to improving mood and even learning ability.

Simply opening blinds and curtains to admit more natural light can directly affect the mood inside your home-not to mention the mental state of the people living in it. Take your green lighting efforts to a higher level by adding venting skylights, and you can also help improve the air quality inside your home. While skylights admit ample natural light, their natural chimney effect works with your windows to bring in and circulate much more healthful fresh air. They also passively vent fumes and dampness that can lead to mold and mildew,

By incorporating natural light and passive ventilation into their home decor and improvements, homeowners can put the brakes on rising utility costs-and give the green light to energy savings.

28 • home • fall 2012

Continued from page 23

16 Minge Cove Road • Alton Bay, NH 03810603-875-0654 • 1-866-LAKE-TOW • www.AndrewsMarineService.com

Come Check Us Out... By land, off Route 11 at Minge Cove Road

By water, in Minge Cove by lighted buoy #73

Open 7 days/week all season!

Andrew’s Marine Service

at Minge Cove Marina

Boat Repair • Dry Slips • Gas Dock Boat Rentals • Bait • Ice cream • Snacks

Storage • Shrinkwrapping • Towing

visit www.cumminsre.com

61 Liscomb Circle Gilford, NH 03249 (across from the Walmart Plaza) 603 524-6565 Fax 603 524-6810.

Specializing in..Residential, Waterfront& Vacation properties!!

All your real estate needs!

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

further, they may gain entry into your home via your chimney. You can keep animals out of the chimney by installing a commercial chimney cap. Chimney caps are secured to the chimney with bolts or screws. 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.

While wildlife is fun to watch when they remain outside, when critters enter your home it is a problem that should be dealt with swiftly to avoid destruction of property.

As one homeowner advises, “I always say bugs, mice, squirrels, bats and other creatures should have the run of the outdoors. But they just don’t belong in my home. If they gain entry, I will take the necessary steps to get them out so they should beware!”

home • fall 2012 • 29

Professional service and expertadvice from your local BenjaminMoore retailer for over 60 years.

603-253-4381Center Harbor NH 03226

Route 25E.M. Heath Inc

3 Monument Square (Next to Town Hall)Alton, NH • 875-3241

Alton

LigneticsWood Pellets

Window Repair

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.

Weeds like dandelions, crabgrass and clover easily tolerate hot temperatures and dry soil, overtaking lawns and gardens and lingering throughout the cooler fall months. Ivy and other aggressive vines thrive in the summer heat, climbing and covering bushes and trees and ultimately killing the plants underneath with their shade.

Left untreated, invasive plants can quickly become health and safety hazards. Kudzu can grow up to a foot per day, causing tree limbs to break under its weight, damaging homes and outdoor living spaces. Common grass weeds like nettles and thistles sting and prick the skin, and contact with dangerous plants like poison oak, ivy and sumac cause moderate to severe allergic reactions in almost all people.

Fall herbicide treatments are the most effective way to eliminate unattractive and potentially harmful plants from lawns and gardens so that those spaces can be enjoyed throughout the cool fall months

This is the best time of year to eliminate invasive plants. Weeds move the products of photosynthesis like water, glucose and oxygen to their

Kill the Invaders

www.fisherplows.com

Pre-Season Check-Up Time

½ mile north of the Alton traffic circle on Route 28603-875-7575 • www.altonmotorsports.com

Pre-Season Maintenance Includes:• Hydraulic System Check• Hydraulic System Flush and Fill• Electronic Corrosion Prevention• Mounting Points Inspection• Complete Parts Assesement

Don’t Wait Make Your

Appointment Today!

roots for winter food storage in the fall, enabling the roots to soak up herbicides as well. Two to three treatments are usually all that is needed to completely destroy these types of plants.

Effective herbicide options exist for every type of weed and vine. The Environmental Protection Agency rigorously tests herbicides for potential human health and environmental impact before they can be registered and sold for use. As with all pesticides, users should always read labels and use and store products accordingly.

With just one or two follow-up treatments after an initial fall herbicide application, invasive plants are eradicated at the root, and people can take back their lawns and gardens to enjoy the beauty of fall.

30 • home • fall 2012

Have you always dreamed of owning a place at the lake? At Meredith Bay, our Townhomes

occupy a breathtaking setting overlooking Lake

Winnipesaukee in a resort community with its own

private marina, beach club, swimming pools and

tennis courts. Our luxury, turnkey Townhomes offer

stunning lake and mountain views. Each home in the

19-unit village is designed with superior Adirondack

craftsmanship, open-flow living space, waterfront

decks, master and guest suites and a flexible

walk-out lower level. Prices start at just $499,900.

Select your preferred unit before it’s gone!

new lakefront townhomes

Meredith Bay Sales Center Open DailyTownhome Model Tours

Saturdays & Sundays 1-4pm

888.559.4141 | www.MeredtihBayNH.com

The townhomes are part of The Townhomes at Meredith Bay, a condominium. This is not an offer to sell property to, or a solicitation from,

residents of NY, NJ, CT, OR or any other state that requires preregistration of real estate. Prices and terms are subject to change without notice.

maintenance products will protect and prolong the life of the floor.

Surface finishes, also referred to as urethanes or polyurethanes, are practical and very popular. They remain on the surface of the wood and form a protective coating that is water-resistant, durable and requires minimal maintenance.

For cleaning purposes, use products recommended by the flooring manufacturer. If the floors were finished or refinished on site, contact the installer. If neither is known, use a generic hardwood floor cleaner which can be purchased at a retail-flooring store. Never use wax-based or petroleum-based products on a surface finish floor, as they will damage the finish.

Wax finishes soak into the wood, harden to form a protective penetrating seal, and when needed, are maintained with additional thin applications of wax. Only solvent-based waxes, buffing pastes or cleaning liquids made specifically for wax-finished wood floors should be used.

Use cleaning products, available at retail flooring stores, made specifically for wax finishes. Follow the directions carefully to determine how long the cleaner should remain on the floor. Once the floor is clean, apply a new coat of wax to restore luster.

Acrylic impregnated finishes are injected into the wood to create a super-hard, extremely durable floor. These finishes most often are used in high traffic areas of malls, restaurants and other commercial settings. Cleaning an acrylic impregnated floor depends on the finish. If the floor has a urethane-based finish, follow the same procedures suggested for surface finished floors. If the floor has a non-urethane-based finish, use a spray and buff system, as recommended by the manufacturer.

Don’t hesitate to investigate. It pays to be knowledgeable. Proper care and maintenance will protect and prolong the performance of hardwood flooring for a lifetime, and even longer.

Continued from page 24

Continued from page 25 take time to remove any superfluous stuff. 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.

home • fall 2012 • 31

Office | 603.677.70123 Main Street, Meredith NH 03253

www.nhlakesproperty.com

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, play-ground, 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 cov-ered 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

A Rare Find on

Lake Winnipesaukee

For those who have been looking for that once in a lifetime water-front 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 of-fers 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.

32 • home • fall 2012

There’s no place like home.

And no lender like MVSB.

The Lakes Region has been our home since 1869—and always will be.

Our lenders are active in their communities.

Their commitment is strong—and their expertise runs deep.

Apply Online 24 Hours a Day at: mvsb.com

MSB-872-11; Retail Lending; LAKER AT HOME MAGAZINE; CMYK; 8.375˝ × 10.875˝

Alton 875-8500 | Ashland 968-7103 | Center Harbor 253-7303Gilford 528-1500 | Laconia 527-6030 | Meredith 279-7986Meredith-Route 104 279-5274 | Moultonborough 476-2300Plymouth-Hannaford 536-3200 | Plymouth-Main Street 536-8228Wolfeboro 569-6655 | Toll Free: 1-800-922-6872

Documents

The Laker Home