Nothing beats the serenity and beauty of lakefront home. The views are out of this world, and there’s something peaceful about the sound and sight of water. But if you plan on building a lake home from the ground up, you should know that you’ve got a challenging road...
The health effects can range from mild fatigue to severe respiratory distress and death. There may not be a silver bullet—or at least a cost-effective one—to eliminate all indoor air pollution at your lake home, but looking at these six steps, big and small, will set you on the...
Living on the lake is very different from living anywhere else. Since living on the lake — even if it is just for a weekend — is different, shouldn’t the houses be different? The most attractive and valuable houses on Lake Martin have one thing in common — they...
If you’ve set up home on a lake, chances are you’re there because you love to be outside. Your days are most likely spent outdoors, so you don’t need much as far as a house goes: a place to lay your head, cook dinner, and seek refuge when the...
If you’re hiring an architect to design your lakeside cabin or addition, equip yourself with questions like these: What are important considerations when designing on or near a lake? What are the challenges of lakeside design? How will you gather information about my waterfront needs, goals, etc.? Will I...
A retirement cabin dream come true. Story by Melissa Mylchreest, Cabin Living Magazine Photos by Neumann Photography Nestled into the base of the Selkirk Mountains and perched on the northwest shore of Lake Pend Oreille, the little town of Sandpoint, Idaho, truly boasts the best of both worlds. With...
While it might be time to close up the lakeside cottage for the season, that doesn’t mean it’s not going to be on your mind at the leaves fall and the snow finally hits the ground. And you know that there are going to be a million projects to...
By Kelli Wegscheid, AIA Architect and Owner of Harmonious Architecture We’ve all seen it — a new lake home that sticks out like a sore thumb as you drive along the lakeshore. A “city house” awkwardly squished in with the lake cabins. We are accustomed to seeing the small,...