There is a saying: “Never approach the dock faster than a speed at which you are willing to hit it,” and if most skippers can remember that, their boat (and the boats of others) will usually remain undamaged. The problems usually arise when the boat driver is applying too...
Lakefront Living
Docking a Boat: Step-by-Step Guide
Docking a boat can often be intimidating and stressful, especially for those just getting started with boating. Luckily, learning how to dock a boat doesn’t have to be difficult, and boaters new and old can quickly master the task by following a few simple steps. How to Dock a...
Navigating the Busiest Boating Weekends of the Year
Memorial Day weekend is the last weekend in May and is known as the unofficial kickoff to summer! Memorial Day weekend usually brings warm weather and lake activity starts up again after a long winter. After this weekend, the lake roars with boaters especially during the fourth of July,...
Lakesmart: A Lake-Friendly Living Program
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...
Why Hot Tubs and Lake Homes go Hand-in-hand
Hot tubs are the perfect addition to your lakefront home! They add a relaxing feature to your home to unwind after a long day. Who wouldn’t want to come home to a nice view and a soak in the tub? Today’s blog post is all about why you need...
Can I Cut Trees Down Near the Lake Shore?
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...
The Benefits of Hot Tubs With Lake Views!
A lakeside retreat can not only be a place to escape but a spot where you can bring family together. While a view of the water can be relaxing, there’s something to be said about enjoying family time from the seat of a hot tub. I mean what can...
Designing a Lakeside Fire Pit
Picture this: The sun has just set on another perfect summer day of cruising around the lake. You gather with all of your neighbors, friends, and family to sit around the campfire. You are content and surrounded by golden toasted s’mores, campfire stories, and tons of laughter. If this...
What Makes a Good Ice Fishing Shelter?
When ice fishing, it is important to dress warm in layers to protect yourself from the harsh weather. But it is oftentimes not enough… That is why it is extremely important to bring along a portable ice shelter to keep the blistering cold off your back. A good ice...
Does a Dock Increase the Value of my Lake Home?
If you are looking for ways to increase your lakefront home’s property value, then you have come to the right place. Adding a dock not only increases the fun and freedom you have on right outside your door, but it also may increase your home’s property value when it...