Ice Dams in New Hampshire: Why Heated Roof Systems Are the Only Permanent Fix By late January, every New Hampshire homeowner knows the sound. A slow drip inside the ceiling near an exterior wall. Water stains blooming on drywall that was pristine in October. Icicles the size of baseball bats hanging off the eaves. Ice…
Triple-Pane vs Double-Pane Windows in NH: Is the Upgrade Worth It for Winter? For twenty years, “double-pane” was the answer to the window question. If you were replacing single-pane originals in a New Hampshire home, upgrading to a double-pane insulated glass unit was a clear win — more comfort, lower heating bills, done. That is…
Winter Skylight Condensation, Frost, and Snow: What NH Homeowners Should Know If you have a skylight in New Hampshire, you have probably wiped condensation off it in January. Maybe you have watched frost creep across the interior glass in a February cold snap. Maybe you have stood at the bottom of the stairs during a…
Your gutters aren’t glamorous. Nobody walks up to a house and says “wow, look at those downspouts.” Gutters are one of the few components on your home that, when they fail, can damage everything else — your fascia, your siding, your foundation, even your basement. And in New Hampshire, where a single spring can deliver…
If your home has skylights — especially older bubble-style ones or units that have started fogging, leaking, or just looking tired — the single best time to deal with them is when your roof is already coming off. Not next year. Not as a separate project. Right now, while we’re up there. That’s not a…
The days are noticeably longer, the sun sits higher in the sky, and homeowners across New Hampshire are beginning to look at their interiors with fresh eyes. After a long winter, the desire for more natural light is at its peak. If you’ve spent the darker months wishing your kitchen, hallway, or primary suite felt…
The temperature outside has dipped into the teens, the wind is whipping off the lake, and despite having the thermostat cranked, you’re sitting on your couch wearing a wool sweater. If you can feel a “chill” just by walking past your living room glass, or if you see ice forming on the inside of the…
April in New England is a season of transition. As the last of the snowbanks finally retreat from the north side of the house and the spring rains begin to fall, it’s easy to focus on your garden or your lawn. However, for a homeowner in New Hampshire or Maine, April is the most critical…
New Hampshire summers are often described as “mild,” but anyone who has spent a July afternoon in a west-facing living room knows how quickly a house can turn into a sauna. In southern New Hampshire, average July highs frequently hit the 80–85°F range. Even in the North Country, 75–80°F is common, and we still see…
Metal roofing has been gaining popularity in New England for its durability and long-term value, but many homeowners still have reservations due to pervasive myths. If you’re weighing the pros and cons of a metal roof, you might wonder: is a metal roof worth it for a New Hampshire home? This comprehensive guide will dispel at least six major metal roofing myths with facts and…