Reclaimed materials, optimized layout & storage, and beautiful design make for a mini retreat that’s all about maximum fun on the water. By Fran Sigurdsson, Published: May 1, 2012, Cabin Life Magazine Is it a cabin or a cabana? No matter – Gerry and Sheri Weber call their mini retreat perfect. “We love it,” says […]
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10 Things to Consider When Purchasing a Tandem Kayak
by SherriKayaks, LLC ~ June 10th, 2010 Are you thinking about getting a tandem kayak? I would caution you to consider this option very carefully if this is going to be your first kayak. While tandems do have their place, in most cases I don’t think that they are the best option when you are first […]
Staging a lake house – How to prepare a lakefront home for sale
When you buy a lake house, it’s about more than just the physical structure and easy access to the water. You really are buying a lifestyle. And that’s precisely what you’re selling when you deem it time to sell your lakefront property. And that takes a certain expertise that many selling agents who specialize in […]
Sailing On Ice? Yeah, That’s A Sport
by Sarah Harris, February 28, 2012 The minute I learned that sailing on ice was an actual sport, I wanted to give it a try. I watched YouTube videos of wooden boats with big white sails zooming across the ice on steel runners. It seemed like such a rush: Imagine racing over a frozen lake […]
Gunstock’s Magic Mountain Eve in Gilford NH
Looking for something different to do on New Year’s Eve this year? You may want to bundle up and go check out Gunstock Mountain’s Magic Mountain Eve in Gilford, NH. Starting on December 31st at 6:00pm, your ticket will include skiing, tubing, snowshoeing, horse drawn carriage rides, live entertainment, dancing, dinner, bonfire, midnight fireworks and more. The entire […]
Home Buyers Trending Towards Lifestyle Choices
Recent home buying data suggests that buyers are placing a strong emphasis on how they want to live their life and not just where. More than just a roof over their head, a growing number of home buyers have greater expectations of their new home. Buyers are seeking a higher quality of life in a […]
Boat Buying 101 – Why Winter is the Best Time to Buy a Boat
Boat show season is just around the corner. Winter-time boat show deals will mean Summer-time fun with money left over to fill the tank! With boats for every lifestyle and budget on the market, first-time buyers should do their homework before shopping. The first thing to do is determine what, where and who. When deciding […]
Ice Safety Tips for Your Lakefront Location
As temperatures drop, and bodies of water throughout the area begin to freeze over, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has issued these ice safety tips for your lakefront location. “Before we experience a tragedy that is unfortunately too common this time of year, it is important that we remind everyone, particularly children, of the […]
Holiday Gift Ideas for Lake Lovers!
If there are any lake lovers on your holiday gift list, you may want to visit Lakehouse Outfitters for some inspiring ideas! Lakehouse Outfitters is a family owned and operated business born out of an obsession with living at the lake. “Living” as in full-time, part-time or anytime you can sneak away to sip your […]
Discover this Hiking Preserve Voted Top 15 in Boston Area: Noanet Woodlands
Here’s a pond-side hiking area you may never have heard of: Noanet Woodlands in Dover, MA. Follow a network of trails across a grand preserve that features woodlands and ponds, a former mill site, waterfalls and Noanet Peak, which offers views of the Boston skyline. Both kid and dog friendly! What makes Noanet Woodlands a […]