SQUAM LAKE, N.H. — As New England baked in a heat wave Thursday, guests at one campground were keeping their food and beer cold with blocks of ice harvested months earlier from a frozen lake.
Ice chips fly as Nate Lord chops out a block Thursday at Rockywold Deephaven Camps in Holderness, N.H. Ice harvested from Squam Lake during the winter is insulated with sawdust in an ice house. It is used for refrigeration in ice boxes at each guest cabin throughout the summer.
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Melana Price, of Southfield, Mich., dives into Squam Lake at Rockywold Deephaven Camps on Thursday in Holderness, N.H. Ice harvested from the lake in winter is used to refrigerate guest's ice boxes throughout the summer season.
The best dehumidifiers to keep you comfortable this summer
1. NineSky 30-ounce Dehumidifier
This 30-ounce dehumidifier from NineSky will pull humidity out of about 300 square feet, making it a great pick for bathrooms, bedrooms, or home offices. The simple control panel and clear water collection bin make this dehumidifier easy to use, and automatic shut-off prevents overflow.
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2. hOmeLabs 3,000 Square Foot Dehumidifier
If you’re looking for a powerful dehumidifier that can handle large rooms, this pick from hOmeLabs works on 3,000 square feet. It removes up to 35 pints of water from the air every day, making it a great choice for musty basements. Plus, it’s Energy Star certified, so you won’t have to face a massive electric bill.
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3. BREEZOME 60-ounce Dehumidifier
This compact and light dehumidifier holds up to 60 ounces of water and shuts off automatically to prevent overflow. It’s small enough to fit on a nightstand and has a quiet mode so you can sleep comfortably through the night. This dehumidifier covers about 250 square feet, but it’s portable design means you can run it in just the space you’re using.
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4. AIRPLUS 4,500 Square Foot Dehumidifier
With a 70-pint capacity, this heavy-duty dehumidifier is ideal for moist basements. It pulls humidity from up to 4,5000 square feet so your entire living space stays cool and comfortable throughout the summer. The wheels and handle make this dehumidifier easier to move around your home.
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5. ToLife Small Dehumidifier
This dehumidifier from ToLife has two power modes: a quick dehumidifying option and a quiet sleep mode. It pulls moisture in the air from up to 950 square feet to maintain low humidity levels throughout the summer. It also has seven LED light options if you like an ambient glow.
Buy it here: ToLife Small Dehumidifier, $72
