Posts made by author 'Badger Peabody & Smith Realty'
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Preposterous Preparation
This past weekend my honey and I ventured up into the mountains for a little backcountry skiing. The day was amazing and we found a secret little stash of powder that made for some great turns and we even created some "powder 8's" like the cool kids back in the 80's! If you've enjoyed any such adventures, regardless of the season, you know they take preparation. Whether adventuring in the White Mountains at 4,000 feet or in the Rockies at 12,000 feet, being prepared is critical to both your enjoyment and your survival. We have all read countless stories of the half-wits that head up Mount Washington in jeans and sneakers and then wonder why they got hurt, lost, cold or worse.
I think the Boy Scouts were on to something with their "Be Prepared!" motto. (I think the exclamation point is part of the motto!! - So co...
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Thank you to Pemi-Valley Habitat for Humanity
As our Peabody & Smith Realty office at 620 Tenney Mtn Highway in Plymouth turns 7 years old we decided to celebrate with a little cleaning! For the previous 7 years, the office building here has been the storage area for multiple offices odds & ends of furniture - much like our own homes can get! We proceeded to do an early spring cleaning and we made the decision to donate much of the miscellaneous furniture to our neighbors down the street - Pemi-Valley Habitat for Humanity. Pemi-Valley Habitat for Humanity has had their Re-Store for a while now, but just started a new endeavor of estate and property clean outs - whether it be a home or barn, they may be able to help. We felt this would be a great way for us to participate and support this organization that provides safe, secure and affordable housing in the Lakes...
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So You Want to Own a Home
In the famous words of Bruce Buffer: "Iiiit's Tiiiime"! No, I'm not planning to step into the octagon with anyone - ever. It's time to finally throw my proverbial hat in the ring and join the world of the homeowners once again. It's been too long. I really enjoy my roommate and could not have asked for a better friend for the last couple years, but it is time to have my own space. As I type this, I am celebrating (mourning?) turning 50 years old today. I'm sure I'll cohabitate with my honey eventually, but that's not in the cards right now. Let's take a peek at some things to be aware of (or to remind myself of) when joining this new group.
I've been the one behind the wheel when it comes to our lawn maintenance. I mow the lawn, trim the bushes and do (most of) the raking in the fall. This reminder is...
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(Not So) Sneaky Pete
I know I've talked about the cool little (300 sq. foot) cabin I lived in over in Lincoln before. It was basically meant for summer use, but got converted to year-round so someone could make a buck (and I could have a neato place to live). It was up on blocks and had minimal insulation. I even had a chipmunk poke his head up through a hole in the floor once! It also had abysmal windows as far as insulation is concerned. I put that plastic on the inside of the windows (that you heat with a hairdryer) and added another layer of plastic to the outside of the windows as well. It made a huge difference, but felt a bit like living in a poorly lit cave all winter.
If someone were interested in buying that place, the plastic would be a dead giveaway that the home was basically a sieve. As a seller, there are a handful of t...
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Landlubbers Lore
I've been deep-sea fishing off the coast in Portsmouth and even enjoyed a whale watching cruise (where we actually saw some whales!) in Hawaii. Outside of that, my life has been relegated to freshwater fun. We grew up water skiing and swimming at Kennebunk Pond in Lyman, Maine and visiting my dad's family camp on Sebago Lake. Aside from that, I've been on terra firma. Skateboarding, BMX riding, hiking, skiing, and road cycling have been the mainstay of my outdoor life. For most of us, land is where it's at!
A few years ago I was very fortunate to be able to purchase an acre of land in Lincoln with a good friend of mine. We split up the lot into 3 parcels and one of those is where I built my house. The land purchase was a life saver for me. It provided the equity needed to get a construction loan. And beyond any fiscal o...