If you’re a lakefront property owner dreaming of a beach-like shore, the idea of spreading beach sand on your shoreline might have crossed your mind. The notion of a sandy shore conjures images of serene relaxation, barefoot walks, and family fun. However, transforming your lakeside into a sandy beach...
Owning a lake home has numerous advantages. You’ll have picturesque views and plenty of water activities to keep you entertained. But did you know that lakes are also essential for providing freshwater to both humans and wildlife? Have you noticed that some lakes purposely lower their water level during...
Many factors require homeowners to consider alternative septic systems for small lakefront lots. Coping with the limitations of a small leachfield on their property prompts them to seek alternative small lot septic systems to safely, effectively and affordably treat their wastewater. Today’s post is all about septic system alternatives...
Buying a lake home and renting it out can be a great source of income that can pay for the mortgage and put additional money in your pocket. Listing your home on multiple booking sites like VRBO and Airbnb will get your property in front of as many travelers...
What happens on your property affects the lake—whether you live along the lake or miles from it. New Hampshire’s LakeSmart Lake-Friendly Living Program helps ensure future generations inherit a lake with a healthy future. And the best part? The lake management practices that New Hampshire uses are applicable to nearly every lake in...
Most new homeowners seem to want to cut trees down between the house and the lake when they first buy a property. I STRONGLY urge you live with what you have for a full year first. I can’t count the number of homeowners that came back to me and...
There are a couple simple no-cost tests lake residents can do to determine if “green looking” algae is from toxic blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) blooms or non-toxic filamentous green algae. Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are photosynthetic, organisms naturally found in water bodies. Blue-green algae can proliferate and ‘bloom’...
Winter is coming…. We all know the winter months can bring brutal temperatures and extensive periods of ice cover. As lakefront homeowners, there are a few extra steps you should be taking to ensure the protection of your boat and dock. Did you know that when a boat that...
While falling leaves blanket the ground during autumn with shades of maroon and gold, they are also polluting lakes and rivers. When leaves fall to the ground, they decompose and replenish the soil with nutrients and organic matter. What happens to leaves when there is no soil to land...
The end of summer marks the unofficial end of the peak algae bloom seasons. Although warmer states like California and Florida experience outbreaks all year long, most of the country’s outbreaks stop when the weather turns cold. What is an algae outbreak? Blue-green algae outbreaks occur when excess nutrients...