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Winter Living in the White Mountains: What Locals Love About the Season
Locals love the winter season in the White Mountains. There's always plenty to do, especially if you're into skiing and other winter sports. Here are some of our favorite winter spots near Plymouth homes for sale.
What to Do in the White Mountains
Bretton Woods Mountain Resort - Bretton Woods, NH
Address: 99 Ski Area Road, Bretton Woods, NH 03575
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So Your Kitchen Appliances Are From The 1980s—This Might Be A Good Thing
My sister and brother-in-law bought a house over the summer, and from the start, they have wanted to change and update the kitchen. It is dated both in appearance and somewhat in functionality. While I was visiting them for Thanksgiving, my sister told me that she opted to get Thanksgiving dinner from a local restaurant rather than cook at home because her oven is so small. This is true; the oven itself is tiny, though the entire stove and oven unit itself is normal-sized. This had us talking, and put us on the topic of finding out just how old the oven truly is.
After some quick research, we determined her oven was a model made in 1982—making it over 40 years old! Albeit small, that oven works completely fine, and so does the stovetop. It reminds me of my late grandmother's house, which was a scene ripped out of a magazine from the 1970s. Each one of her appliances was that Coppertone brown from that era, but they all still worked: The fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, and dryer were all still in operation when I last was in that house, which would have been sometime in the 2010s, right before she sold it.
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Making Your Home More Functional & Stylish
Making one's home both functional and stylish can help you live more comfortably. The main idea is to have "A place for everything and everything in its place." The quote, attributable to Benjamin Franklin, means that everything should have a dedicated spot where it is stored and should be returned to that place when not being used.
A house should reflect your personality. Buyers are advised to think about their lifestyle and prioritize how they want to use the space in their new home, including where they are going to place their furnishings, clothing, and other items. When viewing a potential home, imagine how your family can move through the rooms, and ways you can tweak it to make it work for you.
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Does Your Home Have A Secondary Heat Source?
It's officially winter, and we've already seen several days and nights where the temperature has gone below zero. I remember a few Decembers back, we were hit with a stretch of fifty-degree days filled with rain and heavy winds. The wind caused a ton of damage, leaving a lot of people without power, one of them being me. Without any power, I also had no heat, and it seemed as though in a matter of hours the warm rain was replaced by bone-chilling cold. To this day, I don't know how I made it out of those few days without a frozen-pipe disaster.
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Understanding White Mountains Winters as a Seller
Living near the White Mountains means selling a house in New Hampshire during winter brings a unique set of conditions. With snow piling up, temperatures shifting, and roads and roofs responding to the weather, our real estate agents help you understand what to expect and how to prepare your property. Learn how well-maintained winter listings can still draw strong buyer interest, even when the cold sets in.
Selling in White Mountains Winters
How Freeze-Thaw Cycles Affect NH Houses
The repeating freeze-thaw patterns in the White Mountains alter a property's appearance as seasons change. When temps go above or below freezing, water under paved areas freezes and grows, then shrinks as it melts. This natural shift can result in bumpy or uneven parts of driveways or paths, which home shoppers spot right away on snowy days.