Building a dock is a large-scale project for many homeowners. It involves considerable planning and decision-making prior to starting construction. Choices must be made regarding the type of dock, materials used, electrical capabilities and budget. Other considerations, like permits and inspection, should also be taken into account. Many of...
HGTV’s new lakefront lifestyle series “Lakefront Bargain Hunt – Renovation” explores what happens after families purchase their lakeside home and shows how they turn them into their ideal family getaway. The intrepid homebuyers on the new HGTV series don’t let questionable layouts, spooky decks or attics — that may...
Given that water vehicles continue to be built for civilian use but never truly seem to catch on, you’d think the industry would have died a watery death by now—not so. A new player has emerged: the WaterCar. Actually, the company isn’t that new. It started in 1999 and...
Take a dive into the clearest, cleanest, and most refreshing lakes in the United States. ~by Dana Pitchford. America the beautiful has a wide array of natural wonders inside its borders, but these ten stunning lakes offers views into some of the cleanest, clearest waters in the country. From alpine...
Sea-Doo’s budget-priced Spark already sports the playful feel and handling of old-school personal watercraft. The new-for-’17 Spark Trixx attempts to take that fun to the next level with a collection of add-ons designed to further enhance the craft’s freestyle characteristics. By Jeff Hemmel, Boating Magazine. The primary addition is a...
As you’re biking or driving along the river, you see a seemingly idyllic life: People on their docks in front of their quaint, quirky or quite grand floating houses. Before you take the plunge and move everything you own to a bobbing abode, learn the real perks and pitfalls...
Finding your dream lakefront home can be a daunting task. It’s frustrating to go to several websites to find direct lakefront property; and when you finally do, you can’t find any information for the lake it is on. After all, you’re not just buying a home, your buying a...
Expert tips for choosing the right deck for your waterfront. By Brent Coleman & Ernest Lorensson, Cabin Living Magazine Lakeside living is great, but most people agree that actually getting out onto the lake makes it better. Landscaping a lakefront cabin typically includes putting in a dock that will help...
After the deaths of three people on snowmobiles at Lake Winnipesaukee last week, I thought these safety tips from SSAP would be appropriate to review. PLEASE stay safe out there. Ice can always be dangerous because of changing conditions and inconsistencies in its thickness, particularly when there is running...
There’s no better way to experience the lakefront lifestyle than to live it yourself. But before you invest a few hundred thousand dollars for your dream lakefront home, you may want to give it a test drive first! Short term lakefront rentals are a great way to discover if...