The ABCs of Wakeboarding and Wakeboat Driving

Learning How to Wakeboard by By Jeff Hemmel Posted May 5, 2016, Boating Magazine The ABCs of wakeboarding and wakeboat driving from our friends at LearnWake. To make it easier for everyone looking to get on board, we focused on four key areas: introducing kids to the sport, learning to get up that first time, […]

Would a Floating Dock Right Be Right For Your Lake Shore?

Floating docks are ideally suited to lakes where there is a mud bottom, fluctuating water levels or very water deep—but not where there is extreme wave action. They can be left in the water at your lakefront property during winter, provided that they are detached from the shore and towed to a protected area, such […]

How a Lakefront Home’s Shoreline was Restored

Waterfront and garden were connected, in a natural way, by getting rid of the bulkhead (sea wall) and designing a living shoreline in front of a Lake Washington home. WHEN LANDSCAPE DESIGNER Paul Broadhurst began work on a large waterfront garden on the Eastside, he was faced with a bleak old concrete bulkhead running along […]

How to Control and Kill Aquatic Plants Naturally

Posted by on February 16, 2016 by WeedersDigest.com Learn why your lake & beach have so many aquatic weeds and the best tools and options to remove and prevent them. When a pond or a lake has too many nutrients, aquatic plants can easily occupy the place because nutrients are the main reason for excessive […]

Special Considerations When Designing a Lake Home

By Kelli Wegscheid, AIA Architect and Owner of Harmonious Architecture We’ve all seen it — a new lake home that sticks out like a sore thumb as you drive along the lakeshore. A “city house” awkwardly squished in with the lake cabins. We are accustomed to seeing the small, sometimes run-down (I mean well-loved) lake […]

Outdoor Furniture Options for the Cabin

Great outdoor furniture for kicking back at the cabin. By Lisa Readie Mayer, Cabin Living Magazine 1. It’s Nap Time Somewhere Lazy cabin afternoon? This sturdy hammock is big enough for a nap for two, and the comfy built-in cushion will have you drifting off to dreamland in no time. Pillowtop Hammock, www.hatterashammocks.com 2. Perfect […]

Buying a Pontoon Boat or a Deck Boat?

by DiscoverBoating.com So, you want a versatile boat that handles easily, features plenty of seating and storage, and is designed to be able to bring along a big crew? Sounds like you may have already narrowed down your choices to two choices that are among the fastest-growing segments in the entire boating industry: pontoons and […]

Avoid 4 Trailering Uh-Ohs

Don’t let the winter layoff spoil your first outing this year Avoid these 4 trailing problems and be ready for a great year on the lake!. By Chris Caswell, Boating World Magazine. BLACK TIRE MARKS THE SCENE: The long, cold winter has finally ended and you’ve hitched up early on a perfect morning. As you […]

Stroll through this one-story lakeside tiny home

By Jing Chen, tinyhometour.com Stroll through this one-story lakeside tiny home and marvel at the rooftop view! “Life is better at the lake,” reads the sign of this floating lakeside tiny home located in Seattle, Washington. What features does this home offer? One-story lakeside living, dining room, full kitchen, 2 bedrooms, and a few other […]

Four Questions to Ask Before Buying a Pontoon Boat

Courtesy of SavvyBoater A pontoon boat is great for fishing, family outings and parties. No longer looking as if they were built for your grandpa and his fishing buddies, today’s pontoon boats offer smooth rides and sleek finishes. The purchase of a pontoon boat can be a significant recreational investment, but make sure you know […]