It is a proven fact that our sense of smell evokes some of our strongest emotional and physical responses. Fragrances can bring back memories of wonderful times and make us feel like those times are with us again. Of all our senses, smell is the one that never fails to reach our emotional center to […]
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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 – Getting A Boat Ready for Winter
It’s that time once again, there is already a chill in the air! Time to clean up and put away the water toys and get the boat ready for winter!
Lakefront Living – Winterizing Your Lake House
It is time to think of protecting your lake house from cold weather, snow, ice, and winter winds. You will want to make sure that your year-round lake retreat is ready for winter. Even though you will be there from time to time, you will need to ensure that some basic winterizing is done to […]
Lakefront Living – Tying Up? Know How!
Lakefront Living – Tying Up? Know How! Whether it’s your first tie up, or you are a seasoned veteran, here are the general rules that everyone should know and follow to raft up with other boaters.
Lakefront Living – Dog Days at the Lake
What is the connection between loving our dogs and loving the lake? The shared enjoyment of boating and all the other unique elements of boating and lake life seem to bring out the best in the relationship between humans and our dogs. Any time we share our vacation fun and relaxation time with our pets […]
Lakefront Living – Keeping the Night Warm
Think that you can’t enjoy the lake anymore because it’s too cold? Think again, there are lots of ways to extend your season at the lake by warming up the great outdoors! Fires This is a subject I can really warm up to. Everybody seems to love a good fire. It is the universal magnet […]
Lakefront Living – Holiday Traditions
Here’s a nice Holiday lakefront story By Lori Wolak… Family holiday traditions can take on many different forms these days. Not everyone goes over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house for Thanksgiving anymore. In fact, many younger families I know prefer to have grandma come to them, if possible. When our extended […]
Lakefront Living – Life is better with a boat!
With so many opportunities for boating fun, there’s no reason why anyone can’t take advantage of the benefits that recreational boating has to offer. Boating Improves Quality of Life It’s a proven fact that recreational boating goes a long ways towards improving your quality of life. The minute you start to move forward on a […]
Lake Managment – Do’s and Don’ts Around Your Lakefront Home
The importance of education in bringing nonpoint-source pollution under control is a recurring theme in Lake Management practices. The reason for this is pragmatic: What you don’t know can hurt the environment and your lake. When rain falls or snow melts, the seemingly negligible amounts of chemicals and other pollutants around your home and premises […]
Lake Management – Lake Health Tips
How to make the most of your lakefront living lifestyle…lake health tips.