Sick of All This? Winter Is Just Easier in a New Home

Ah, New England in the winter – picture-perfect snow scenes ideal for a postcard. But actually living with all that beautiful snow and ice can be a totally different proposition. Winter here is a little like balancing on a high wire knowing the next stormy gust of wind can send us tumbling. If you’re over it, you’re not alone.

It isn’t just about dealing with shoveling or snowblowing (if your blower isn’t on the fritz) heavy ice and snow. It’s not only the toes and fingers that feel like they’ll never regain feeling while shoveling the driveway or the valuable time and effort spent in what was already a busy day. New England homes, many decades or even centuries old, have their own challenges with extreme weather conditions. 

Maybe it’s an aging furnace that finally quits or a water heater that suddenly fails. It could be frozen pipes or the discomfort of drafty rooms and uneven heat. It could even be an older energy-wasting refrigerator or stove that finally gives up. Even the home’s very structure, particularly roofs and flashing overstressed by ice and snow, may need urgent repairs. And, of course these potential breakdowns always wait for a convenient time to happen. Add the cost of those panicked late-night emergency repair calls when the contractor helpfully shares that yours is the tenth call he’s gotten in the last hour. Sadly, it’s in these more extreme weather conditions when homeowners are at their most vulnerable, that critical issues are more likely to arise.

There’s a better and simpler way to beat winter weather – life in a new construction home. A new home built for harsh New England winters will have new and efficient heating, cooling, and water heaters. It will feature plumbing and electrical that meets or exceeds all current building codes. The roof and windows will be designed to withstand Northeast weather conditions, and modern insulation will keep the structure warm and cozy.  

When you purchase a new home, you’ll also have the peace of mind that comes with a builder’s warranty. Typically, that warranty will cover major systems and structural concerns, adding another layer of protection an older home just can’t provide.

And if you make that home a townhome in our Dearborn Village community, you’ll enjoy even additional benefits knowing the outside maintenance is already handled – no more snow shoveling or structural repairs, no more dealing with the cost and expense of older systems. You may even find your utility costs are lower.  It’s a true winter upgrade.

Can you see it? Enjoying a new home with the emphasis on system reliability, energy efficiency, and overall comfort? Maybe it’s time to spend less time in the elements, and more time enjoying the view. We’re expert local builders that have been creating cozy and warm New Hampshire communities for over sixty years. If you’re sick and tired of winter and ready to explore new construction options that will make life easier and a little more carefree, connect with us.