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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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New Hampshire has emerged as a pioneer in the adoption of alternative currencies, with a growing number of businesses accepting forms of payment such as goldbacks, cryptocurrency, silver, and gold. Several small businesses, retailers, restaurants, and service providers have embraced alternative currencies, offering customers diverse payment options that align with their values and preferences. The Free State’s progressive stance on…
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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…
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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…
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Porcupine Real Estate believes that homeowners shouldn’t pay more taxes than they have to. Our agents are experts in finding homes in low-tax towns and fighting legislation that seeks to increase the tax burden on residents. So it’s no surprise that we are always looking for ways for our clients to keep money from Uncle Sam when they own a…
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Porcupine Real Estate & the Free State Project are teaming up to let you experience New Hampshire like a local. Join other prospective movers, their families, and New Hampshire FSP residents October 7-10th. You can view events by date, by region, or on a map. Registration Online registration has closed. If there’s an event you’d like to register for, email…
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