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My husband has done some excavating of our property and has been stymied in his efforts by a HUGE rock that he couldn't budge. Finally tired of staring at this rock out of our kitchen window he decided that this time that rock was going.
BIG ROCK
My husband used both his tractor and his skid steer to get the rock from the dirt on the left side of the driveway onto the pavement. A whole 10 feet.
After about 2 hours, the rock was definitely in the lead. In my (9 comments)
I haven't spent a whole lot of time using Twitter. I never really got it. Here and there over the past two years (since I created my account) I've occasionally "tweeted." (Is that even the correct term? Are we "tweeters" or "twits"???) Anyway. I just wrote a blog post about Maine Open House Weekend and the Maine Home Show. For the heck of it I created that short URL link and posted twice on Twitter:
Maine #openhouseweekend April 28, 29 #MaineHomeShow at #Lewsiton #Colisee April 28, 29
Not really thinking much about it, I clicked back (12 comments)
Looking for something to do this weekend? Need some ideas for home projects? Or just looking for a new home? THIS WEEKEND WAS MADE JUST FOR YOU!
Maine's first Open House Weekend of the year is happening this weekend, April 28 and 29. As of today, there are 702 open houses scheduled across the state. You can find one (or two or three or ten!) in your area by clicking here: Begin Your Open House Search. To search all homes for sale in Maine click (4 comments)
10 Great Things To Do When you Move Into Your New Home - 04/20/12 01:58 PM
Chrissy Doremus has posted some great advice for all home buyers. These are good reminders not only for first time homebuyers, but also for those of us who aren't first-timers. I know I can always use "cheat sheet" reminder lists! The first 2 on the list especially need repeating...CHANGE THE LOCKS and LOCATE EMERGENCY SHUTOFFS. Via Chrissy Doremus ~ U.S. Inspect ~ Home Inspections (U.S. Inspect): Congratulations! You’ve purchased a new home and are all moved in! There’s been a lot to take care of, like emptying boxes, loading up cabinets and drawers, and maybe even painting and decorating, but here (0 comments)
This wonderful home could be yours! 132 Maranacook Shore Road, Readfield ME
It's a 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath cape on .54 acres with shared access to Maranacook Lake in Readfield, ME. This gem includes a HUGE, heated 2 car garage (with a finished second floor) and a separate cottage that can be used as a seasonal rental. This home has a dual oil/wood forced hot air furnace (only 2 years old.) Directly across the road is one of the shared beach accesses. There is also a shared boat landing.
7 TOWN HOUSE ROAD, VIENNA ME $275,000 You won't want to miss this fabulous home which sits on 3 acres overlooking Flying Pond. This 3 bedroom, 2 full bath contemporary chalet has a year round view! Fully landscaped, so you don't have to do anything but mow the lawn...and the sellers are making that easy for you by including the John Deere lawn tractor! The kitchen and den have a cathedral ceiling, huge windows, and 2 sets of french doors opening onto the screened porch.
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