St. Mary's Yard Sale to be held in Claremont New Hampshire, folks have been looking for items to be donated for their up coming large indoor yard sale.   The actual yard sale event has been scheduled to be held this coming Saturday the 7th day of September 2013, and will be held between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. This here large indoor yard sale is going to be held in the St. Mary's Gym. Folks all the proceeds which are made from this event will go to benefit the St. Mary's Parish located in Claremont, New Hampshire.   The following kind of items were asked for folks to make donations of: Small Furniture, Small Appliances, Dishes, China, Glassware, Pots and Pans, Movies, Crafts, Books, Toys, Puzzles, Pictures and Frames, Jewelry, Drapes, Bedding and Home Decorative items.   Fo... 09/04/2013

New Hampshire AA Meetings in Claremont and Grantham New Hampshire, folks which might want to attend or know of someone which is wanting to attend AA meetings here is some info to help.   New Hampshire AA District 18 2013 AA Meetings are held throughout the area. The hotline phone number is 800-593-3330 and the area Service Office phone number is 603-622-6967. Folks you can click on the following link which will take you to visit the Area 43 District 18 AA Website, I have set the link to open into a new window for your convenience  http://www.nhaadistrict18.net   On Wednesday in Claremont, New Hampshire the 12 Step Group meets for an hour between 6:30 P.M. and 7:30 P.M. The meeting is held at the Grace River A Life Giving Church (which is Formerly the First Baptist Church) located at the... 09/02/2013

Emotions Anonymous Group Meets in Claremont New Hampshire, folks do you know there is a Emotions Anonymous group which meet and help each other.   The Emotions Anonymous meeting are held between the hour of 6:00 and 7:00 P.M. on Thursdays in the Buckley Conference Room at Valley Regional Hospital. Folks this here group is made-up of folks which are experiencing emotional issues.   Folks which would like even more information are ask to please call Becky at 603-558-5048   Hace a good one Dale in New Hampshire   Folks I sure do want to say Thank you mighty kindly for stopping by to visit, read and leaving a comment on this here little ole blog post here at my Blogging Homestead! Local information of the State of New Hampshire and the State of Vermont, which has been posted by Baker Energy... 09/01/2013

Fall Maintenance Inside Checklist FAQ Across America an New Hampshire, folks those colder days of the Fall Months will be here before we know it, which those even colder Months of Winter following close behind. You sure do want to have your home all ready before those Days and Months get to where you live.   I sure know that the different regions Across America sure have different kinds of Fall and Winter Seasons, seeing that I have lived in many of the areas which make up out Grand Country which we love some much. At less most of us!!! In some parts of America Fall is cool and rainy, and then in other areas its sunny and day with cool nights. The Fall Season arriving sure is also the big sign for folks to gather in the harvest and to start preparing for their festive Holidays indoors. ... 08/31/2013

Moose Lodge Breakfast Charities Benefit Event Claremont New Hampshire, folks what will you being doing for breakfast Sunday morning?   Here's a mighty fine idea for you, you'll sure get to enjoy a nice Sunday Breakfast by attending the Women of the Moose breakfast they are holding on Sunday the 1st day of September 2013. This event has been scheduled to be held between the hours of 7:30 A.M. and 10:30 A.M.   Folks you'll be able to enjoy this Moose Lodge Breakfast Event at the Moose Lodge Family Center which is located at 209 Broad Street in the Claremont Historical District. The low cost of attending and to show your support of the Moose's and the Charities which they help is only $5.00   The net proceeds will go to benefit local Moose Charities.   All the public sure are welcome come ... 08/31/2013

Moose Events will be held Saturday in City of Claremont New Hampshire, hey there folks are you up for some mighty fine food and to have an enjoyable evening?   Will you sure are in luck seeing that the Moose Lodge will be holding a Barbecue Chicken event at the Moose Loadge Family Center, which is located at 209 Broad Street in Claremont, New Hampshire. This event has been scheduled to begin at 12:00 P.M.     The next event is a dance to the music of the Band Sound Investment which has been scheduled to be held between the hours of 7:00 P.M. and 11:00 P.M.   The public sure is mighty welcome to come attend both of the above event on Saturday the 31st day of August 2013. Folks the net proceeds fron both events will benefit the local Moose Charities.   Have a good one Dale in New Hampshir... 08/30/2013

Benefit Karaoke Event in the City of Claremont New Hampshire, folks come on out to show your support of the here Benefit Event!   This evening of Friday the 30th day of August 2013 come enjoy Karaoke with Barb and Paul which will be held from 7:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. Folks this event is going to be held at the Moose Lodge Family Center which is located at 209 Broad Street in Claremont, New Hampshire.   Folks the public sure are mighty welcome to come enjoy. The net proceeds benefit the local Moose Charities.   Have a good one Dale in New Hampshire   Folks I sure do want to say Thank you mighty kindly for stopping by to visit, read and leaving a comment on this here little ole blog post here at my Blogging Homestead! Local information of the State of New Hampshire and the State of Vermont... 08/30/2013

Fall Maintenance Outdoors Checklist FAQ Across America New Hampshire, folks soon the shorter days of Fall along with the Winter Months to follow, sure will be here. Home Owners sure do want to take time to check around the exterior of their home.   I have had a lot of Home Buyers and Home Owners ask if I had a Fall Maintenance Outdoor Checklist which good help them. I come up with the following short list to give folks a helpping hand.   Check the roof for summer wear and tear. Clean gutters and downspouts. Drain the evaporative cooler if you have one. Inspect and service the heating unit. Repair cracks in siding. Repair any damaged masonry. Insulate water pipes that are exposed to extreme cold. Cover outdoor water faucets. Remove screens, clean them, and store away during the Winter Mo... 08/27/2013

Home Covered Porch Area Home Buyers Across America an New Hampshire, folks this is another FAQ blog post about what can be find to do with areas of a home. A good Inspector sure should always be at the Inspection sight, at the very less an hour before the time to meet their clients at the Inspection subject.   Home Buyers place accompany me, an we'll take a look at an area of this home's Covered Porch!   Our subject for this part of the Inspection is the top left side of the covered front porch.   The Styles and Materials of our subject:   Appurtenance: Covered porch.   The siding style: Wood shakes.   The trim material used: Wood.   The exterior entry doors: Wood.   Siding, tlashing and trim.   What we are looking at, and have going on here. Is the wood siding and trim at multiple loca... 08/25/2013

Home Second Chimney Home Buyers FAQ Across America an New Hampshire, folks sometimes you'll find a home which has two chimneys.   Okay folks for your safety here’s a pair of binoculars for you to use to look, while I go up on the roof to look around and find what is going on up there.   The main subject for this part of the Inspection is going to be the second chimney of the home.   The Styles and Materials of our subject.   Viewed the roof covering from: Walking the roof.   Roof Type: Gable.   Roof Age Reported By: Sellers disclosure statement. to be 5 years old.   Roof Covering: Asphalt/Fiberglass or Felt Architectural.   Number of Roofing Layers: Unable to determine.   Drip edge Installed: Yes, Metal Snow Slide.   Sky Lights: None.   Roof Drainage (Gutters/Downspouts) Installed: None... 08/25/2013

Home Main Chimney Home Buyers FAQ Across America an New Hampshire, folks place accompany me, to take a look at the exterior area of this home's Main Chimney!   Folks for your safety here’s a pair of binoculars for you to use to look, while I go up on the roof to look around and find what is going on up there.   The subjects for this part of the Inspection is going to be the main chimney exterior area of the home.   The Styles and Materials of our subject.   Viewed the roof covering from: Walking the roof.   Roof Type: Gable.   Roof Age Reported By: Sellers disclosure statement. to be 5 years old.   Roof Covering: Asphalt/Fiberglass or Felt Architectural.   Number of Roofing Layers: Unable to determine.   Drip edge Installed: Yes, Metal Snow Slide.   Sky Lights: None.   Roof Drainage (Gu... 08/24/2013

Home Exterior Trim Home Buyers FAQ Across America an New Hampshire, our subject for this part of the inspection of the home, will be the Exterior Trim of the home.   Home Buyers place accompany me, to take a walk around the home so I can show you what I've found going on with the exterior trim as I did my walk around before you got here.   As you can see in the photo, the paint sure has failed and the trim has rotted. The owner had actually painted over a lot areas of exterior trim in-order to hide the rotted out trim.    The wood trim and the window frame on many of the windows is deteriorated and water damaged at multiple locations around the home. This is due to the paint has failed on all exterior trim of the home. Water damage and rot sure is and was visible in many areas of this h... 08/23/2013

Home Negative Slope Home Buyers FAQ Across America an New Hampshire, Home Buyers, lets take a walk around this Home you are looking at to buy, at the Grading and Drainage of the property!   Will what do we have going on here?   This here area is what’s known as a Negative Slope!   If this is left uncorrected it can cause or contribute to water intrusion or deterioration. There was evidence of water intrusion that was observed in the basement/crawlspace near this location. High moisture levels will cause deterioration of the structure if its left uncorrected. When ever I find this problem, I'll recommend that you have a qualified contractor correct the landscape to drain water away from the home and to install positive drainage as appropriate.   The other thing going on, with this area. ... 08/23/2013

Home an a Tree in the Fall Zone Home Buyers FAQ Across America an NH, folks there is a Tree in the Fall Zone, place accompany me to take a look at a Tree in the Fall Zone, which is our subject of this part of the grounds area inspection of the home.   You just might be asking yourself, why in the world is he showing us a tree and what in the world is a fall zone?   And you just might even be thinking, what’s the big deal about where a tree is in the yard.   One reason has to do with, this is just one of the many things a Home Buyers, Home Inspector will be looking for during the Home Inspection.   Here’s the reason we are looking and why you should know about any trees in the fall zone of the home.   Folks a Tree which has a divided trunks exist within the fall zone of the structure. Th... 08/23/2013

Homes and Vegetation Home Buyers Across America an New Hampshire FAQ, folks the subject for this part of the inspection of the home, is going to be the vegetation around the home.   Okay Home Buyers if you will place accompany me to take a walk around the home so I can show a reason why a home can end up with wood rot going on.   As you can see for your self, in this here photo shot the vegetation is just way to close to the home.   The vegetation such as trees, shrubs, plants and /or vines are in contact with in or less than one foot away from the home's structure exterior. Vegetation can serve as a conduit for all kinds of wood destroying insects and can end-up retaining moisture against the exterior after it rains. All vegetation should be pruned and/or removed as necessary to mainta... 08/23/2013

Home Electrical Home Buyers FAQ Across America an New Hampshire, folks the subject for this part of the inspection of the home, is going to be part of the Electrical Service of this home.   Home Buyers place accompany me, down to the basement.   Electrical Service Conductors: Overhead service.   The location of the main and distribution panels: is in the basement.   Branch wire 15 and 20 AMP: Copper.   The Panel capacity: 100 AMP. Which you'll want to upgrade to a 200 AMP Panel.   Panel Type: Circuit breakers.   Wiring Methods: Romex Cloth wrapped.   Mr. and Mrs. Client's, please stand back over here. As I talk with you about this wire hanging on the nail.   Folks the reason I'm asking you to do this, this basement has a dirt floor. And that the hot water heater over there on the right,... 08/23/2013

Home Basement and Crawlspace Home Buyers FAQ Across America an NH, Home Buyers place accompany me, to take a look at a Basement and Crawlspace of this Home!   Our subject for this here blog post is Basement, Foundation and Crawlspace moisture issues.   The Styles and Materials of our subject.   The foundation is made up of: Mortared rough stone, Poured concrete, and Masonry block.   The basement floor is made of dirt.   Method used to observe the crawlspace area: It has limited access, only about a 5" clearance. So for your safety I'll be the only one entering the crawlspace area.   The floor structure over head: Is of typical frame construction.   The wall structure: Not visible.   The columns or piers are: Wood piers, Supporting the walls.   Drainage Sumps: No drainage sump in the bas... 08/23/2013

Home Guard Rail Home Buyers Across America and New Hampshire FAQ, folks home guard rails is just one of the home components which I get ask about a lot.     This subject of this here part of the inspection of the home, is going to be an upstairs guard rail of a home.   Home Buyers I ask y'all to place accompany me, to the upstairs living area.   This here is a major safety issue, no ifs or buts about it!   The spacing between the vertical supports (balusters) of this upstairs guard railing are way to far apart. Most codes require the balusters to be placed no farther apart than four inches. With them being spaced more than four inches apart, very will could allow an adult, child, or the family pet fall through. A qualified contractor should inspect and repair as needed.   Have a good on... 08/23/2013

Texas State Flag Information Series of the Grand State of Texas, folks there sure is a whole lot for you to learn about our Country. How mush have you actually taken the time to learn?   The Texas State Flag is the 1839 National Flag of the Republic of Texas. The State Flag is a rectangle that has a width to length ratio of two to three. It contains one blue vertical stripe that has a width equal to one-third the length of the Flag, and two equal horizontal stripes, with the upper stripe white, the lower stripe red, and each having a length equal to two-thirds the length of the Flag.   The Flag has one white, regular five-pointed star. The five-pointed star is located in the center of the blue stripe, oriented so that one point faces upward, and sized so that the diameter of a circle pa... 08/18/2013

Texas State Pledge Information Series of the Grand State of Texas, folks the pledge of allegiance to the Texas State Flag and History is below.   Honor the Texas Flag; I Pledge Allegiance to thee, Texas, one State under God, one and indivisible.   Folks it was in 1933 which the legislature passed a law establishing rules for the proper display of the Flag and providing for a pledge to the Flag: "Honor the Texas Flag of 1836; I Pledge Allegiance to thee, Texas, one and indivisible." The Pledge erroneously referred to the 1836 national Flag, known as David G. Burnet's Flag, instead of the Lone Star Flag. Senator Searcy Bracewell introduced a bill to correct this error in 1951, but the legislature did not delete the words "of 1836" until 1965.   The pledge was again amended by House Bill 1... 08/18/2013