For many people, buying a lake home is a lifelong dream come true. Like buying any property, purchasing a lake home is a major decision that should never be rushed. To ensure that you make the most out of your investment, consider the following before making your purchase: 1. It’s All About The Water! When […]
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Therapeutic Benefits of Lake Side Hot Tubs
Lake side hot tubs offer a relaxing, warm-water environment that combines buoyancy and massaging jets, making them a practical and well-used tool for many types of therapy. 1. Better sleep. According to the National Institute of Health, more than 70 million Americans suffer from mild to chronic insomnia and other sleep disorders. A recent study […]
10 Ways to Keep Lakes Clean
A clean lake is a happy lake. Here are some simple tips to consider to ensure your lake can be enjoyed by future generations. Posted September 25, 2009 by Freshwater Society If you live on a lake, stream or wetland, plant a buffer strip of native plants along the water. If you have a lawn, […]
Could You Live in a Tiny Lake House?
10 things to consider if you’re thinking of downsizing — way down…by Laura Gaskill, Houzz.com. While still a bit of an oddity, there is no doubt that the tiny house is becoming increasingly popular. Whether you crave more financial freedom, wish to reduce your impact on the environment or want to live a simpler life, […]
How to Sell Your Lake Home in the Winter
The question we get asked most often in the autumn season is “Should we list our home now or wait until spring”? If you are in a cold climate, here are some points to think about in your marketplace: Spring is when everyone lists their lakefront home. So that means supply is higher than demand. […]
The Health Benefits of Kayaking on the Lake
Kayaking offers a lifetime of varied benefits: It is forever rewarding. It can be relaxing. It is at times challenging. It is a fun social activity. Or it can be pursued solo. It is something you can spend a few hours enjoying. Or you can challenge yourself to an expedition of days or even weeks. […]
Building a Lakeside Fire Pit
by diynetwork.com Backyard fire pits are one of the most popular of all landscaping features. They are attractive, functional and provide an outdoor gathering place, especially when placed at a lakeside retreat! Ideally, a fire pit is constructed from fireproof material on a flat, level area at least 25 feet from a house or tree. […]
Preparing Your Docks For Winter
by Charles Simola, TechniDock, Inc. Floating docks typically go in the water each spring, and come out of the water each autumn. When temperatures in an area drop below freezing, ice forms on lakes, rivers and other bodies of water. Ice can damage floating docks, so it makes sense to remove the docks before the brutally […]
Calculate the Market Value of any Lakefront Home
Tired of inaccurate valuations for lakefront homes? There’s an intrinsic value on lakefront property that’s been difficult to put a price on because there are so many tangible and intangible variables. Some popular websites provide Automated Valuation Models – or “AVMs” – that can be a valuable tool for buyers & sellers…but they are notoriously inaccurate for certain types […]
Add Breweries & Wineries to Your NH Foliage Tour
New Hampshire is one of the best places in the world to witness the brilliant crimsons and golds of fall. Why not add Breweries & Wineries to your NH Foliage Tour? In 1982, ER doctor Peter Oldak planted a half-dozen grapevines and launched an agricultural industry that now lures wine lovers to New Hampshire’s countryside. […]