If you’re hiring an architect to design your lakeside cabin or addition, equip yourself with questions like these: What are important considerations when designing on or near a lake? What are the challenges of lakeside design? How will you gather information about my waterfront needs, goals, etc.? Will I be working directly with you the […]
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Scott Freerksen "The Lake Guy" created LakefrontLiving.com in 2003. Scott is a Real Estate Broker & Realtor® that personally understands the emotional connection that comes with owning lakefront property. This genuine passion is why he continually strives to bring Buyers and Sellers of lakefront property together. With a keen eye for detail and an intimate knowledge of each lake he covers, he helps his clients make the most of their lakefront home purchase. "Owning lakefront property is an experience that will change the way you live - it becomes a retreat to escape the hassles of daily living. The wildlife, recreation, and vacation feel of waterfront living will forever be a part of you."
7 Reasons to List Your Lake Home During the Holidays
We often get asked…When is the best time to sell my lake home? And really, the calendar time is irrelevant. The best time to list your lakefront home is when you are emotionally, financially and physically ready to list it! In fact, the holiday season can even be a great time to sell…and here’s why… […]
Protecting your boat from Old Man Winter
When the boating season is winding down, it’s time to start thinking about protecting your valuable recreational asset. The time and effort you spend now will have a definite effect on your boat’s performance, or lack of it, and certainly save you time, effort and money come spring. You should remember that your insurance policy […]
Find Your Boating Destination Fast and Easy
If you’re like me, there nothing better than exploring a new lake by boat. But how do you know where to find boating destinations such as launch sites, marinas, docks and restaurants? That’s where Destination Harbor comes in. This dedicated website maximizes a boaters time spent on the water. It offers many exciting destinations for […]
The #1 Mistake Lakefront Buyers Make
Shoreline conditions are one of the most important aspects of purchasing lakefront property. Nothing is worse than discovering you can’t swim or boat at your new lakefront home because of invasive aquatic weeds that didn’t show up until summertime. The time of year you buy can make a dramatic difference in how you are viewing the shoreline. […]
5 Private Islands You Can Buy for Less Than $200K
All you need is a boat, a vision, and $40,000 down payment or less. By Colleen Kane, Time.com If you’re fed up with what seems like constant bad news, but the cost of space travel and interplanetary colonization is too steep, you may want to consider an earthbound escape — to a private island. But […]
The Benefits of Lake and Pond Aeration
Written By Industry Expert Brent Weber, Environmental Scientist, Solitude Lake Management Just as oxygen serves as the most important element to life on Earth, oxygen also serves as the most essential component to the health of a body of water. Pond aeration is the simple, yet effective, process of increasing oxygen levels in a pond […]
How To Prepare for Stand-up Paddleboarding in the Cold Weather
Some Tips For Cold Weather Paddling – Dress for the water temperature even if you don’t plan on getting wet. – Wear a PFD. While many think they’re uncool or bulky, they do keep your core warm in cold temperatures and provide pockets to store an energy bar, night paddling light, camera, watch, tide table, […]
Lakeside Living: A Retirement Cabin in Idaho
A retirement cabin dream come true. Story by Melissa Mylchreest, Cabin Living Magazine Photos by Neumann Photography Nestled into the base of the Selkirk Mountains and perched on the northwest shore of Lake Pend Oreille, the little town of Sandpoint, Idaho, truly boasts the best of both worlds. With world-class skiing out the back door […]
5 Lake Cottage Décor DIY’s You Can Do This Winter
While it might be time to close up the lakeside cottage for the season, that doesn’t mean it’s not going to be on your mind at the leaves fall and the snow finally hits the ground. And you know that there are going to be a million projects to take care of and maintenance to […]