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Oceanfront home on pristine Plaice Cove! | 1024 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH Exclusive - $2,499,000 See page 6 for more photos & description

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Magnificent Estate on 2.65 Acres NORTH HAMPTON, NH - "The Spruces" a magnificent estate located in prestigious "Little Boars Head" in the NH Seacoast town of North Hampton.

This meticulously maintained turn of the century home has been renovated and expanded using quality and custom features in keeping with the bygone era of grand seacoast homes. A true estate sitting on 2.65 acres with 5 bedrooms and 5 baths. The main house has 5104 square feet of quality construction. The 2336sf detached carriage house includes three bedrooms, all en-suite and a heated four car garage. Sit poolside and enjoy the salt air or visit the nearby beaches a few minutes from your home. This estate would make a fabulous family compound.

Call Allan Rogers - Cell (603) 988-9112 Exclusive - $2,850,000

SEABROOK BEACH, NH - Contemporary home with 4-6 plus bedrooms sited directly on the beach-3rd largest lot in Seabrook Beach! A rare, 27,998sf lot w/a classic 1950's beach-house featuring knotty-pine walls and a unique living room w/vaulted ceilings and a wood burning fireplace. An ideal weekend get-a-way, a reno project or build your dream home in an area of multi-million dollar oceanfront estates.

HAMPTON, NH - The Dory Inn - a rare opportunity to purchase this one level, 2BR/2BA luxury condo sited right on a sandy beach with an over-sized private patio with your own stairway to the beach. A wonderful beach get-a-way that is surrounded by multi-million dollar estates and beachfront homes.! Gas heat, gas fireplace and central a/c. New furnace and roof. Two deeded parking spaces plus guest parking.

DOVER, NH - Gorgeous Craftsman Cape style home with an open concept design. Great room w/a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. Gorgeous kitchen, a 1st floor master suite, three add'l bdrms on the 2nd floor. The heating and cooling is Geothermal, a whole house generator, air treatment, humidifier, radon mitigation and a water treatment system. Beautiful outdoor patio with stone fireplace.

Call Patrick Carey - Cell (603) 583-1000 Exclusive -$1,969,000 Call Patrick Carey - Cell (603) 583-1000 Exclusive - $895,000 Call Jack Doheny - Cell (603) 235-7097 Exclusive - $799,900

NORTH HAMPTON, NH - Privacy and views for miles in this 4BR home sited on 4.4 acres with pool and hot tub. Large open kitchen w/granite counter tops and SS appliances overlooks the breakfast area. Huge family room w/fireplace, master suite includes a walk-in closet, full bath and a separate whirlpool tub. The 3rd floor attic offers tons of storage or potential bonus room. Central ac, 2-car garage, new water heater, new water filtration system and new roof.

Call Lisa Parsons - Cell (603) 770-7724 Exclusive - $749,000

240Ocean OceanBlvd Blvd 240 Seabrook, NH Seabrook, NH

603-474-3401 603-474-3401

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HAMPTON FALLS, NH - Delightful 9 room, 4BR, 3.5BA custom home sited on 2+ acres located just minutes from shopping, schools and I- 95. First or second floor master suites - each with en-suite tiled bath! Stunning island kitchen with vaulted ceilings, skylights and a Wolf six burner gas range which is open to the family room w/wet bath, breakfast area and fireplace. Screened porch, formal dining room and formal living room with wood burning fireplace.

Call Patrick Carey - Cell (603) 583-1000 Exclusive - $629,000

560 560High HighStreet Street Hampton, Hampton,NH NH

603-929-1100 603-929-1100

PORTSMOUTH, NH - Built in 1993 this 4BR/3BA home sits on a large, well landscaped 1.3 acre corner lot! Great custom kitchen w/SS appliances, 6 burner stove and granite center island. Open concept family room opens to sunny, private yard. Master suite w/custom bath and huge walk in closet.

Bathrooms have been remodeled in past two years and new roof in 2012. Bonus space in finished basement.

655655 Wallis Road Wallis Road Rye, NH Rye, NH

603-964-7000 603-964-7000

Call Nick Ponte - Cell (603) 918-7593 Exclusive -$519,000

55 Congress StreetStreet 55 Congress Portsmouth, NH NH Portsmouth,

603-431-1100 603-431-1100

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PORTSMOUTH, NH- Exceptional in-town condo with 8' windows and 20' ceilings. Less than 1 mile to Market Square, this 1050+sf, 3BR unit offers a large master loft area w/large walkin closet, bath and the only unit in the building with laundry.

Kitchen with new SS appliances and opens to the living room.

This unit comes with two coveted in-town, deeded, off street parking space. Low condo fees

RYE, NH- Updated and well-maintained commercial building and land of 1.48 acres. Current owners have infused $225,000+ in improvements since 2010. New LP gas heating system and updated electrical and underground piping to greenhouses, outbuildings. The interior of the main building has also been revitalized with insulation, electrical & heating systems, Mitsubishi split AC, walls and flooring. Back

DOVER, NH- Gorgeous 4BR colonial in premier Alden Woods beautifully oriented with western exposure. Foyer with den and front office on either side. The front hall leads you to the open concept great room. Kitchen w/SS appliances, center island w/ bar seating and granite countertops. Large family room w/gas fireplace. Master suite w/double closets and full bath. Half of the basement has been finished as a bonus room. Central a/c.

Call Michael Coppola - Cell (603) 365-6040 Exclusive- $499,000 Call Jen Seabrooke - Cell (603) 498-1759 Exclusive - $495,000 Call Michelle Daniels - Cell (603) 244-0989 Exclusive - $467,500

HAMPTON, NH- Spacious 3BR condex with no monthly fees set in a cul-de-sac with nearby rolling farms and apple orchards. Recent updates include new carpeting in the family room, master, two guest bedrooms and upstairs hallway. The interior has been professionally painted and newly refinished hardwood floors.The family room is open to the eat-in kitchen and features a gas fireplace. Large master suite w/full bath.

Call Judy Bodi - Cell (603) 361-6343 Exclusive - $419,900

SEABROOK, NH - 1900's Cape on large corner lot at end of dead end street. Enter thru the mudroom which opens into kitchen and then dining room, or thru the other front door into the living room. French doors from den area into large living room. The office area on first floor could be converted to a master bedroom. 4 bedrooms upstairs. Very private yard. Very well maintained and landscaped.

SEABROOK, NH - Welcome home to 3 acres of privacy on a dead end street, yet minutes to all Seabrook has to offer. Sandy white beach just 2 miles away, easy commute to the highway for travel, minutes to all your shopping needs. Master on the first level, two oversized bedrooms on the second, hardwood floors throughout. Basement has high ceilings ready to be finished with your ideas.

SALEM, NH - Lovely 3BR Colonial, beautifully sited on a 1.4 acre lot. Large eat- in kitchen with updated appliances. Slider to the deck, which overlooks a large yard. Flexible floor plan offers a dining room, but could be family room, office or playroom.

Gleaming hardwood floors in living room, dining room, front entry, stairs and upstairs hallway. Large master suite with walkin closet and bath. Great commuter location.

Call Cheryl Brown - Cell (603) 765-8917 Exclusive - $399,000

MILTON, NH - Immaculate 3BR/2BA Cape on 5.88 private acres with easy access to Rte's 16, 125 and 11. Kitchen has a breakfast nook with sliding glass doors leading to an open deck overlooking the back yard. Master with large closets and storage under the eaves. There is an additional 5.1 acre building lot that abuts this great property that could be sold with the home.

Call Jacqui Coons - Cell (603) 490-2511 Exclusive- $384,900

STRATHAM, NH - Spacious, 2BR, 2BA end unit townhouse with fireplace and central A/C. Features a dining room and living room w/fireplace, which opens to a large deck with wooded views. Room for expansion and more storage in the full walk-out lower level. 2 dedicated parking spaces and visitor parking as well. No worries about landscaping, exterior maintenance and snow removal- it’s included!

Call John Pickering - Cell (603) 986-5577 Exclusive - $295,000 Call John Pickering - Cell (603) 986-5577 Exclusive - $289,900

240Ocean OceanBlvd Blvd 240 Seabrook,NH NH Seabrook,

603-474-3401 603-474-3401

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560 560High HighStreet Street Hampton, Hampton,NH NH

603-929-1100 603-929-1100

655655 Wallis Road Wallis Road Rye, NHNH Rye,

603-964-7000 603-964-7000

Call Lisa Parsons - Cell (603) 770-7724 Exclusive - $234,900

55 Congress StreetStreet 55 Congress Portsmouth, NH NH Portsmouth,

603-431-1100 603-431-1100

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NORTH HAMPTON, NH - Very private and tranquil estate on 3 acres features a kidney-shape gunite pool and a stunning multi-purpose barn. A gorgeous kitchen awaits the chef of the house and for the wine enthusiast a wood paneled, eight hundred bottle wine cellar.

Also on the first floor, a separate dining room, and a large stone fireplace great room. Enjoy the master bath’s soaking tub and steam shower. Each of the other four bedrooms are all en-suite. Central air, multi zone heating, Pella windows and three fireplaces are some of the many features.

HAMPTON, NH - Oceanfront home features magnificent ocean views, beach access a few steps away, a legal 1BR apt on lower level with its own entrance, and a heated 2 car garage. Completely gutted 13 years ago, updated infrastructure; new wiring, plumbing, and heating and cooling system have already been done. The first floor has an ocean view room living room with a gorgeous field stone fireplace, full bar and hardwood floors with beautiful inlays. Fabulous kitchen with ocean views, chef-quality appliances, granite counters, and hardwood floors. Master suite with its own deck facing the ocean.

Call Allan Rogers - Cell (603) 988-9112 Exclusive - $1,200,000

Call Allan Rogers - Cell (603) 988-9112 Exclusive - $1,175,000

HAMPTON, NH - A year round home located on a corner lot near the end of beautiful North Beach with beach access only steps away.

Pristine and move in ready with ocean views from almost every room!

Recent renovations include Brazilian cherry floors, new roof, siding and windows. Large Trex deck, new landscaping and a one car garage.

Large kitchen with pantry, dining room, and large fireplace in living room. Second floor master with ocean views. The finished lower level is well suited as guest quarters.

EXETER, NH - Live the country resort life style with the convenience of being 5-10 minutes from downtown Exeter, Rte 101 & I-95.

Quality and amenities abound with this 4.8 acre, 4BR home abutting conservation land. A gourmet custom kitchen, which opens to the great room. A formal dining room, 2nd living room, study/office, and sunroom complete the first floor. The second floor has a large master suite, soaking tub, walk in shower and room-size closet. Resort features include a gorgeous custom self-cleaning waterfall swimming pool, fire pit and expansive landscaping. Home is pre-inspected.

Call Allan Rogers - Cell (603) 988-9112 Exclusive - $929,900

Call Allan Rogers - Cell (603) 988-9112 Exclusive - $849,000

Allan B. Rogers, REALTORÂŽ

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HAMPTON BEACH, 72 Hobson St. Dead-End St. Ranch style cottage w/5 rooms, 2 BR, full BA, large deck w/natural gas BBQ, shed, parking tandem in driveway, marsh water views, & more. By appt. MLS 4720576.

LISTED AT $319,000

1 from the end, studio, new flooring, slider to east deck, rear entry to west deck pulls sea breeze right thru, 3/4 bath, mini fridger, microwave, pool, common deck area, assigned parking 1 car.

MLS 4718258.

OFFERED AT $124,900.

HAMPTON BEACH - 6 N Street Condominium, 3 bedroom, good rental history, short walk to sand, 1 bath, off site leased parking at precinct lot rent $300, not in the flood zone, storage, shared laundry & beach shower. Low condo fee $140 month. 1st floor unit. 8 in complex. MLS 4699399.

OFFERED AT $172,000.

SEABROOK BEACH-48 Plymouth St. Water views of the Hampton River to Great Boar’s Head. 8 rm, 4 BR, two 3/4 BA, 2 large deck areas, full walk out basement, yard, good parking, rental potential.

MLS 4720746.

OFFERED AT $759,000.

HAMPTON BEACH - 2 SEASONAL UNITS - 10 Epping Ave. On the “Island Section” east of Route 1-A these 2 cottages each have 3BD & 1BA. Excellent parking! Water views from the rear raised ranch w/potential to finish the 1st level.

Covered porches. Rental potential.

NOT IN THE FLOOD ZONE! MLS4676838.

REDUCED TO $545,000.

Water views! Duplex main unit on 2nd & 3rd floors has 13 rms, 8 BR, 2 BA. 1st flr apart 6 rm, 2 BR, 1 BA. FHW gas, good parking, 2 houses to bay beach. OFFERED AT $725,000 or with 20 Portsmouth as package for $1,270,000.

SEABROOK BEACH - 37 Ocean Seabrook Beach side of bridge, Blvd. 3 parking spaces, 3 BR, lg raised ranch w/2 car tandem garage deck west side overlooking marsh & under, 6rm, 3BR, 1BA, FHA gas wonderful sunsets, lg open dining/ heat w/central AC, laminate floors, living, top floor, 1 full BA, front corner lot, water view, parking, & rear stairway, cross boulevard rental potential. to beach access. MLS 4692590.

OFFERED AT $549,000.

OFFERED AT $310,900.

House next door for sale also!

NORTH BEACH - HAMPTON Unit 208 Sunpoint Condominium.

Waterfront units just across the boulevard from the Atlantic Ocean.

2bdrm, 2ba, FHA gas heat, AC, 4 sliders to deck areas, 2 car parking, WD hookup. Storage, function & work out room.Not a drive by! Call for an appointment.

MLS 4724184.

LISTED AT $272,000.

HAMPTON BEACH - Seabreeze Condo B-17, 461 - 463 Ocean Bvd. Top floor unit 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath, fireplace, two water view deck areas, 2 car parking, pet allowed with association approval, Condo fee $345 a month, spiral staircase to upper level, washer, dryer, dishwasher, microwave, sprinker system, intercom system.

OFFERED AT $ 329,000.

MLS 4701590.

HAMPTON BEACH - 42 Boar’s Head Terr. Dead-end St on turn around. Seasonal cottage w/ potential. Ranch style, 2bd, sunroom, open concept, 1 BA, parking, walk to beach.

MLS 4705989 LISTED AT $325,000.

Single family home, fenced landscaped yard, corner lot, patio, shed, 5 room, 2BR, 1 large full BA with W/D, rental potential, walk up Woodstock St to public access, so much potential. Easy to show!

MLS 4717881.

LISTED AT $499,000.

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Oceanfront on pristine Plaice Cove!

This beachfront home has spectacular views of the Atlantic, Isles of Shoals and the sandy beach. Walls of glass in all the main living areas and interesting details not found in typical New England beach homes creates an elegant flair. The open concept main living area is simply stunning taking advantage of the views with a large living room area with gorgeous fireplace, room for 12 to dine, and a kitchen to cook while you view the sea. The master en suite bedroom is just magnificent with endless sea views. Step out to the deck or sit on the grass patio area and enjoy cocktails or walk down the few steps to the sand, take a swim and then enjoy the outdoor shower. Catch the sunset over the marsh on your back covered deck. Entertain your extended family to create a lifetime of memories. Five bedrooms, five baths, including a lower level with guest quarters complete with kitchenette and ¾ baths.

MLS:4693414 Text R821354 to 52187

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Year round 3-4 bedroom beach cottage. Great location - close walk to beach and activities, but in quiet, friendly residential neighborhood. This cottage would make a great weekly summer rental for income. has an extra large enclosed sunroom.

Parking for 1-2 cars. Land is a leasehold interest.....$79,000. Text R1044153 to 52187

Beautiful and cozy 2 bedroom, 2 bath condominium being sold furnished so is move-in ready.

All you need is your clothes.. This condo has a one car garage and a separate outside parking space. You are close to the beach and have a great view from your living room and from your private deck. Don’t miss this one at $315,000! Sorry-no pets. Text R1044154 to 5218

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DON’T LET YOUR PIPES BURST: Tips to Avoid Winter Pipe Damage Now that it’s the season of frosty weather, homeowners all over could begin dealing with frozen pipes. If your pipes freeze, not only are you in a bind with your water, but the damage to your home could be expensive to repair.

The following are some helpful, trusted tips to prevent pipes from freezing: MAINTAIN 55 DEGREES OR HIGHER Even when leaving the residence for extended periods of time, maintaining a temperature throughout the home of 55 degrees or higher will help add an extra level of security to the plumbing. Any increase you incur on the utility bill will still be less than the cost of typical repairs for burst water pipes or the damage it can cause to the rest of the home.

USE PIPE INSULATION PRODUCTS Installing specific pipe insulation products is a great precautionary measure. Pipe sleeves, heat tape and heat cable are all available for home use and can add an extra layer of protection.

LEAVE FAUCETS AT A TRICKLE Consider leaving faucets open at a trickle during the coldest temperatures. Even a small amount of water moving through your pipes will help prevent water from freezing in place.

CHECK INSULATION Homeowners should check the insulation in and around the house and identify any potential trouble areas. Filling in or adding insulation to attics, crawl spaces, basements and any other areas containing pipes may be necessary. Make sure to also seal any gaps that may be found in the home’s foundation or siding.

LEAVE CABINETS OPEN Kitchen and bathroom sink cabinets are best left open during the coldest parts of winter. This allows the warm air circulating in the home to enter and help warm the plumbing under the sink.

To further make sure your pipes are ready for winter, or if you suspect there is a potential issue, contact your local plumber so they can come out and inspect them right away. It is better to be proactive and prevent freezing pipes than to repair them after they’ve burst from freezing.

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HEAT AN D AI R MAINTENANCE for the Holidays

Now that the holiday season is in full swing, your home is likely seeing more foot traffic from guests and family. From friends stopping by with gifts, to parties and that yearly visit from the in-laws, your heating and air units may be working overtime.

“Attention to a few items in the home can help prepare you for visiting family and friends during the holidays,” says Mike Nicholson, owner of Nicholson Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning. “Now is the time to take action on winterizing certain things in and around the home. It will give you peace of mind as the weather turns colder and holiday guests visit your home.”

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Nicholson offers these five tips to make sure the home is ready for colder weather and holiday visitors:

TUNE UP THE HEATING

CHECK THE PLUMBING AS WELL

Winter often brings extremely cold temperatures, so you want to be sure your heating unit is working at peak efficiency. To make sure everyone is warm during the cold weather, try changing out your filters to give your system the best chance of success. You may also need a comprehensive heating system check from a trusted HVAC company. A system tune-up and filter replacement can go a long way toward preventing problems from putting a chill on your holiday plans.

With the influx of visitors, toilets and fixtures will get a lot of use. If a lot of hot water is being used, it can also put a strain on your heating system. Now is the best time to take care of any maintenance and repairs. If drains aren’t flowing well and freely, plunge water into the drain first before you try to remove the trap in an attempt to clear it. Be mindful that some do-it-yourself, chemical drain cleaners can be harmful to your pipes. Instead, consider trying a natural remedy: pour equal parts salt, baking soda and vinegar to clean out a partial clog. If the weather gets really cold, keep the cabinet doors in front of your sink open, so that the warm air from your heating system can flow in easier, keeping your pipes warm.

CLEAN AIR DUCTS To provide fresh, allergen-free air to your holiday houseguests, you will want to perform a thorough duct cleaning. When your ducts are filthy, your filters clog up faster and force your system to work harder to distribute air. This decreased efficiency leads to higher energy bills and excessive wear and tear on your system. Removing the registers and vacuuming the outlet is a good start, but you may want to opt for a whole-house duct cleaning to really do the job. Having a HVAC technician give your ducts a thorough inspection can help guide you in the proper direction.

SEAL DRAFTY WINDOWS AND DOORS Applying caulk or weather stripping where cold air creeps in will help with energy savings. If cold air creeps in, that too will put a strain on the heating system’s ability to keep your house warm and cozy for the holidays. Also put a draft guard under doors that lead to the exterior, and make sure the doors stay closed after people go in and out!

WINTERIZE THE EXTERIOR To prevent pipes from bursting, ensure outdoor spigots are shut off as freezing weather approaches. Have some rock salt on hand to de-ice sidewalks and driveways to make sure your holiday visitors are safe. Inspect the exterior as well to make sure there are no cracks that could let air inside, forcing your heating system to work overtime.

By following these tips, and contacting your local HVAC company to provide an inspection of your system, you will be well prepared to handle the influx of visitors and whatever mother nature throws at you this holiday season.

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6 TIPS FOR MOVING DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON Moving is never fun, but moving during the holidays can be a downright drag.

Sure, you’re excited to move into your new home, but with inclement weather and a myriad of social events to hopscotch around, or miss out on, it can take a lot of time and energy.

But the process doesn’t have to be a total time suck, as long as you plan and are well prepared for the move. To help, PODS has six tips for moving during the holidays to ensure you don’t have to forgo any traditions.

If you know your new address, consider including a change-of-address note in your holiday cards to family and friends alerting them in case they need to contact you.

Make an inventory of your household goods and begin to remove clutter leading up to the holidays. Start with the attic, basement, garage and other storage areas that are typically not frequented by house guests. You can even invite guests to take items you no longer need or those they may want.

If you’re cooking for the holidays, plan ahead and estimate how much food you’ll need. Send guests home with containers of leftovers. Also, if you’re a few weeks out from your move, consider incorporating frozen food items from your freezer into your holiday meals, since frozen items are more difficult to travel with.

Ask guests to hold off on bringing presents and have them sent directly to your new home. Or,

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consider keeping gifts wrapped until you arrive at your new home for easy packing and unpacking.

Consider a storage container from a portable storage company to store extra items ahead of your move and declutter your home before guests arrive - perhaps even making room for more family. This offers convenience with your items fully accessible, if needed. Not to mention, you can keep your container on your property for easy access.

By following these tips, your move will be a lot easier, and you’ll be able to spend much more time this holiday season participating in festivities and enjoying the company of family and friends. To really save a lot of time, you can even contact a professional moving company to move your things with minimal involvement from you.

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DODGE WINTER L AW N D A M A G E Winter conditions can present a wide range of challenges to your lawn and landscape, but there are precautions you can take to protect your lawn, as well as your trees and shrubs, from seasonal harm.

These preventive steps from the lawn care experts at TruGreen can help your lawn survive the winter season’s harsh elements. You should also reach out to your personal lawn care expert to make sure your lawn is prepared.

SNOW P LOW DAMAGE

Install brightly-colored boundary markers along the edges of paved areas to help protect lawn and shrubs from snow plow and snow thrower blades. Lightweight wooden stakes, at least four feet tall with bright reflective tape and brightly covered fiberglass rods, serve as good markers. Avoid heavy metal, fence posts and other large objects, as they can pose a hazard to snow plow operators.

COLD TE MP ER AT UR E ST R ESS

More so than any other season, trees and shrubs are vulnerable to changing weather conditions during the winter. Wide temperature fluctuation and extremely low temperatures are the biggest factors of tree stress, meaning your trees are more susceptible to things like frost cracks, sunscald and winter burn.

Keep twigs and limbs from breaking under the weight of ice by carefully brushing away, whenever possible, any snow load from plants, which will reduce the weight on the limbs and decrease the damage. Placing a burlap cover around shrubs such as boxwood and yews will help reduce winter desiccation.

Proper fertilization can help keep your trees and shrubs healthy well into spring, and allow them to better tolerate winter. A service can help with tree and shrub maintenance customized to meet your landscape’s every need, including applications to control overwintering insects, pests and mites.

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F R EEZIN G TEM PER ATUR ES

Damage to plants, shrubs and trees as a result of sustained low temperatures can typically go undetected until spring or early summer, when plants fail to produce new growth. To help prevent damage, maintain a two- to three-inch layer of mulch to help protect the crown and roots from weather extremes.

W IN TER DEH YDR ATIO N

During the colder months of winter, plants cannot replace moisture lost from leaves and needles. This leads to “dehydration” – technically known as desiccation. To help avoid this problem, maintain proper watering late into the fall, or water during periods of winter thaw.

IC E M ELT

Ice-melting agents, such as rock salt and products containing calcium and magnesium chloride, may accumulate in the soil and cause damage to plants. Use extreme care when applying ice-melting agents to prevent damage to your plants or concrete surfaces.

Contact your local landscaper or lawn service expert today to have them give a look at your lawn and landscaping to make sure that it is prepared for the winter months and the friged weather ahead.

Reprinted with permission from RISMedia. ©2018. All rights reserved.

11/9/18 4:00 PM

IS YOUR ROOF REINDEERREADY? The holiday season is here! Amid the gift-giving, gathering with loved ones and decorating, the season serves as an important reminder for homeowners to make their roofs “reindeer-ready,” or review their condition. And if you’re the type who climbs up and places roof ornaments, it’s all the more important to make sure your roof is in tip-top shape.

To do that, the experts at the Metal Roofing Alliance advise completing the following 10 checks, which can be done without a ladder: 1. For homes with asphalt shingles, look for black areas indicating cracking shingles.

2. For homes with shake or shingles, look for pieces that are curled upward, split, broken off or missing.

3. For homes with slate roofs, look for black areas that indicate slate is missing.

4. Look for heavy wear around the valleys, the areas where water runs off the roof into the gutters.

5. Look at the materials around the chimney and vent pipes and check for cracks, gaps and missing or fractured caulking.

6. Check your gutters for asphalt shingle granules. Lots of granules mean less coverage on your roof.

7. Conduct an interior inspection for stained or discolored ceilings, which most likely indicates roof problems.

8. Check eave overhangs for water damage.

9. Use binoculars to check around the chimney, trim and other flashings for signs of cracks, shingles that are coming up off the roof and general wear.

10. Remove branches, twigs and leaves from gutters and clear out downspouts to allow for snow and ice run off.

This is also a good time to install gutter guards if you don’t already have them. With ice, snow and other winter weather, having guards that can prevent further debris from getting in your gutters is a great idea. Gutters that are too heavy because of debris and snow can pull down on and damage your roof.

Contact your local roofing company today to get their help in inspecting your roof. If work is needed, the winter is an easy time to schedule work done, since it’s the off-season. Get your roof ready now before the weather gets worse!

Source: Metal Roofing Alliance – Reprinted with permission from RISMedia. ©2018. All rights reserved.

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One of the finest locations in the Seacoast!

NORTH HAMPTON, NH - One of the finest locations in the Seacoast! East of Runnymede Farm, directly across from Dancer’s Image Lane. Renovation potential with wonderful high ceilings. Legal 2 family property on 3.25 acres with views of Runnymede Farm, the marsh and the ocean in the distance. Two car attached garage is a bonus. Private backyard! Just a few minutes to the beach!

Call Lauren Stone at (603) 964-1931 Exclusive - $899,900

PORTSMOUTH, NH - Highly maintained classic Cape! Numerous architectural features throughout! Desirable open concept kitchen, breakfast area and family room. Beautiful eat-in kitchen with island seating, granite countertops, tile backsplash, beautiful cherry cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Pristine hardwood floors! Large master bedroom suite, an additional master bedroom suite, 2 additional bedrooms and a full bath complete the 2nd level design.

Private elevated patio, 2 car attached garage.

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HAMPTON, NH - Garden style condex in a two unit building across from the ocean at North Beach. Gutted to the studs, this home is completely new top to bottom. New roof, new cedar impression vinyl siding, Roxul soundproofing insulation between floors. Radiant heated bathroom with laundry and tile shower, spray foam insulation, super efficient mini split heat/ac. Recycled glass countertops in the kitchen with spacious islands, ample cabinets and black slate appliances. Large open concept floor plan with a wall of windows which creates panoramic ocean views. Every room offers an ocean view.

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HAMPTON, NH - Desirable one level living! Three bedroom ranch featuring an open concept design with a living room, dining room and updated kitchen.

The dining room has great deck access for enjoyment with family and friends.

Pristine hardwood floors! Master bedroom has 2 closets and a ¾ bath. Private backyard with deck, patio, a shed and mature landscaping. Public water, public sewer and air conditioning. Ride your bike to the beach.

HAMPTON, NH - Enjoy the coastal lifestyle at Ocean Willows only 2/10 of a mile to North Beach. This townhouse style condo has 3 levels of living space, the main level features an open concept kitchen, dining and living room w/patio access. The 2nd floor offers 2 bedrooms both with great light, closets and sliders to the balconies. Retreat to the 3rd level to use as a bedroom or family room.

Assigned parking for 2 vehicles. No flood zone. Excellent location being close to the beach, shopping and all major commuter routes.

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560 High St, Hampton, New Hampshire 03842

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Ocean and Harbor Views

YORK, MAINE - Built in 1906 as the summer home of former NH Governor Rollins, Harbor Lights is a hidden gem situated upon a ledge on the west shore of the York River. This gorgeous 3,958sf residence has been featured in numerous local publications including Maine Home and Design, NH Home Magazine and others. Set upon almost 8 acres with views to the harbor and ocean. This gorgeous home is located at the end of a private road, this quiet setting is perfect for anyone who enjoys their privacy. Designed by Boston Architectural firm, Chapman & Frazer, this comfortable home has the charm and character you would expect. Master bedroom suite offers a full bath, wood fireplace and beautiful views. Completing the second floor are 3 additional bedrooms, 2 full baths as well as a 3 room in-law suite. Front-to-back sun porch is a wonderful place to spend leisure time. 20,000 kw Generac installed in 2014. New boiler in 2014. New roof in 2016. Also includes a 2 bedroom, 2 story, 1182sf carriage house apartment. Make memories in your own family compound for many years to come.

Call Terri Brunette - Cell (603) 401-0145 Exclusive - $1,599,900

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