Hello Lakefront Lovers! Just wanted to make you aware of a website that I think you will enjoy. It’s called THE LAKE CHANNEL and contains, in their words…”Information on lake houses and docks, family fun, entertaining guests, fun and safety on the water”. There a strong archive of lake living articles as well as links […]

Thinking of dusting off the snowmobile and hitting the trails again? Are you new to snowmobiling and not sure of trail etiquette and rules? Here are some tips and basic trail rules to help everyone have a fun time and stay safe this winter season.   Trail Diamond Directional Arrow Chevron Fixed Object Official snowmobile […]

 Bass Pro Shops at Patriot Place in Foxboro, MA will host a Free Boat Show from February 11, 2011 – February 20, 2011. Check out the newest 2011 Tracker, Mako, Tahoe, and Nitro boats. They will be offering some of the best boats at great prices. They will be offering workshops both Saturday’s and Sunday’s […]

1. For an average-size home (2,500 square feet) with nice amenities, what’s a realistic timeframe for building a custom log home? Six months from ground breaking to completion is a minimum time frame for most custom log homes. Of course, it also can take up to a year or more if you want more elaborate […]

There’s no better place to see and buy boats, PWC’s, gear and accessories than a boat show. I always get asked if you can really get a better deal at the boat shows…or can you get the same deal at a later date. Most of the time, you WILL get a better deal at the […]

General ice thickness guidelines No matter what you are going to do once you get on the ice – like fishing, snowmobiling, skating or even ice boating, it’s a good idea to contact a local bait shop or town authority about ice conditions. It’s also important to do some checking yourself once you get there. Several […]

Bright Beginnings Growing up immersed in the woodworking field, Jacen James’ current profession should come as no surprise. What started as a cleaning job at his stepfather’s cabinetry business led to his own interest in cabinet design. After high school, he went to an interior design school for a year, but left because he didn’t […]

What better way to enjoy your lakefront views than on a great-looking deck? Whether you’re looking to build one or already have one in place, there are several key factors that should come into play — namely research, design and maintenance. Lanny Jass, president of Green Bay Decking LLC, provides his tips for creating your ideal […]

New Technology Saves Docks and Piers from Winter Damage During the seasonal lull of fall and winter, many waterfront property owners have new docks built or have their existing docks repaired. These property owners often tend to believe that times of highest use – typically the summer – are the times of highest damage to […]