Photo by © Dennis Sabo Jack Frost got you in a chill? Time to fire up the grill! Check out these winter grilling tips to warm up your season on the lake: 1 Because propane loses some of its BTUs in cold weather and will cook less efficiently, make sure your tank is full before […]
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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."
Lakefront Living – Rock Fireplace Q&A
Q: We bought a great lakehome on our dream lake, but I am not in love with the brick fireplace. Can we re-rock right over the brick to get a more rustic look? How would we go about that? — Carole Marie Solomon, Bozeman, Montana A: Re-rocking fireplaces is a popular home improvement project, […]
Cozy & Warm by the Hearth
How to get these 4 Great Looks for your fireplace Photo by Roger Wade Studios Naturally Rustic This classic rustic look is achieved through a celebration of the glorious outdoors. A twiggy fireplace screen, pine trees, pine cones, snowshoes, a wildlife-themed lamp, log beams and stonework create a timeless rustic look by bringing the outdoors […]
Lakefront Living – Retiring to The Cabin
Living In a State of Permanent Vacation Thinking of buying or building a cabin to which you can retire? Do some investigating and experimenting to make sure both the cabin and the region are right for you and year-round living. ❍ Get a four-season picture of an area by renting a place for a year […]
Lake Management – Shoreline Buffer
What is a Shoreline Buffer? In the simplest sense, a shoreline buffer is a vegetative zone along the shoreline of a river or lake. The presence of plants along the shore buffers or protects the lake by keeping erosion at bay and by filtering contaminated water and/or excessive nutrients that would otherwise enter that body […]
Lakefront Living – Autumn Angling
Cool weather makes for some hot fishing Anglers of all ages can get in on some exciting bass fishing action in autumn. Photo by John Neporadny, Jr. The autumn spectacle of leaves turning your lake cabin’s landscape into a blend of gold, red and orange hues signals a prime time for fishing. The shorter days […]
Lakefront Living – Off The Grid
A couple builds a secret (& green) hideaway in the mountains of North Carolina.
Lake & Pond Facts for Massachusetts
When buying a lakefront home, you are not only buying a house, you are buying the lake. Therefore, it is imperative that you know everything that you can about the water.
Waterfront Buying: Top 10 Tips from Agents
Before purchasing that dream waterfront home, master these tips from nationwide experts.
Lakefront Living – Teaching Your Kids to Swim
Teaching your kids to swim is a very important task, and one many parents dread. By breaking it down into manageable steps, it is relatively easy.