“Green design” may be a relatively new term for describing ideas that are environmentally sensitive, but the concept is timeless — particularly as it applies to the home. The principles are simple: Use materials wisely, conserve water and energy, save money in the long term, and create surroundings that...
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Lakefront Living – Think Green: Strategies & Concepts, Part 3
“Green design” may be a relatively new term for describing ideas that are environmentally sensitive, but the concept is timeless — particularly as it applies to the home. The principles are simple: Use materials wisely, conserve water and energy, save money in the long term, and create surroundings that...
Lakefront Living – Think Green: Strategies & Concepts, Part 2
“Green design” may be a relatively new term for describing ideas that are environmentally sensitive, but the concept is timeless — particularly as it applies to the home. The principles are simple: Use materials wisely, conserve water and energy, save money in the long term, and create surroundings that...
Lakefront Living – Think Green: Strategies & Concepts, Part 1
“Green design” may be a relatively new term for describing ideas that are environmentally sensitive, but the concept is timeless — particularly as it applies to the home. The principles are simple: Use materials wisely, conserve water and energy, save money in the long term, and create surroundings that...
Lakefront Living – Preparing Your Boat for Spring Launch
When spring comes and you’re ready to take your boat out for the first launch of the season, remember to go through the steps of preparing it properly. If you do most of your own boat maintenance, prepare yourself a checklist of items you should do every spring before...
Lakefront Living – Spectacular Norton Reservoir Waterfront Home
In celebration of our 100th blog post, here’s a terrific lakefront home for your consideration. You can be comfortably settled and living the lakefront lifestyle before summer. This fabulous home on 530 acre, fully recreational Norton Reservoir is certain to “wow” you. The current homeowners completely gutted, reconfigured and...
Lakefront Living – The Lake Channel
Hello Lakefront Lovers! Just wanted to make you aware of a website that I think you will enjoy. It’s called THE LAKE CHANNEL and contains, in their words…”Information on lake houses and docks, family fun, entertaining guests, fun and safety on the water”. There a strong archive of lake...
Lakefront Living – Snowmobiling Tips
Thinking of dusting off the snowmobile and hitting the trails again? Are you new to snowmobiling and not sure of trail etiquette and rules? Here are some tips and basic trail rules to help everyone have a fun time and stay safe this winter season. Trail Diamond Directional...
Lakefront Living – Free Boat Show at Bass Pro Shops
Bass Pro Shops at Patriot Place in Foxboro, MA will host a Free Boat Show from February 11, 2011 – February 20, 2011. Check out the newest 2011 Tracker, Mako, Tahoe, and Nitro boats. They will be offering some of the best boats at great prices. They will be...
Lakefront Living – 5 Log Home Building Tips
1. For an average-size home (2,500 square feet) with nice amenities, what’s a realistic timeframe for building a custom log home? Six months from ground breaking to completion is a minimum time frame for most custom log homes. Of course, it also can take up to a year or...