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When you’re looking to purchase land in New Hampshire for homesteading, it’s essential to be aware of potential covenants that could affect your plans. Covenants are legal restrictions placed on the property, and can limit everything from the types of buildings you can construct to whether you’re allowed to keep animals on the land. For homesteaders, especially those planning to…
Preserving your harvest is a great way to make the most of your garden’s bounty and enjoy homegrown produce all year long. Whether you’re new to homesteading or just starting to explore preservation, there are many methods available-some simple, others a bit more involved. Regardless of the route you choose, there’s nothing like using last season’s fruits and veggies in…
As the weather cools and the days shorten in New Hampshire, don’t let your garden go to sleep just yet! With a little planning, you can still harvest plenty of fresh produce before the first frost. Fall is the perfect time to grow hardy greens and root vegetables that thrive in cooler temperatures. Starting around September 4, about five weeks…
As summer fades and fall rolls in, it’s time to start thinking about prepping your home for the cooler months. Why pay someone else when you can take control and handle it yourself? A little DIY work now can save you a ton of hassle-and cash-later. Clean your gutters. Clear out the leaves and debris so they don’t clog up…
Whether it’s a Nor’easter, a hurricane, or even a windy spring day, power in New Hampshire can go out at any time. Many homeowners choose to have a backup generator for these unpredictable weather events, but is a generator really necessary? Chances are you won’t use it frequently and, if you have another heating source that does not rely on…
We’ve lost count of the number of times we’ve heard from someone wanting to buy land in New Hampshire for recreational purposes, homesteading, farming, or building a home. While we enthusiastically endorse the idea of property ownership, there are some important considerations worth sharing for folks thinking about buying land What are your goals? Before you start seriously looking at…
For many Free Staters, one of the most important features when looking for a home in New Hampshire is acreage. But the downside of all that peace and space to roam can be a burdensome property tax bill. But New Hampshire has a way to save on taxes if you own more than 10 acres: “current use.” What is “current…
In New Hampshire, many homeowners desire to add a pellet stove or wood stove into their home to provide another source of heat. Below you’ll find the pros & cons of each. Pellet stoves are often cheaper than woodstoves, but this could become break even when considering fuel; pellet stoves run on pellets, while wood stoves run on chopped wood.…
If you want to live off-the-grid, or just would like some fresh vegetables, it’s important to know what types of crops grow well in New Hampshire, the best plants for starting to garden, and when the growing season is for the crops you do plant. Most of New Hampshire’s soil is rocky and acidic, so before you start planting veggies…