There’s no better place to see and buy boats, PWC’s, gear and accessories than a boat show. I always get asked if you can really get a better deal at the boat shows…or can you get the same deal at a later date. Most of the time, you WILL...
Lakefront Living
Lakefront Living – Ice Thickness Guidelines
General ice thickness guidelines No matter what you are going to do once you get on the ice – like fishing, snowmobiling, skating or even ice boating, it’s a good idea to contact a local bait shop or town authority about ice conditions. It’s also important to do some checking...
Lakefront Living – Log Furniture Craftsman
Bright Beginnings Growing up immersed in the woodworking field, Jacen James’ current profession should come as no surprise. What started as a cleaning job at his stepfather’s cabinetry business led to his own interest in cabinet design. After high school, he went to an interior design school for a...
Lakefront Living – 5 Tips To A Great Deck
What better way to enjoy your lakefront views than on a great-looking deck? Whether you’re looking to build one or already have one in place, there are several key factors that should come into play — namely research, design and maintenance. Lanny Jass, president of Green Bay Decking LLC, provides...
Lakefront Living – New Technology in Dock Pilings
New Technology Saves Docks and Piers from Winter Damage During the seasonal lull of fall and winter, many waterfront property owners have new docks built or have their existing docks repaired. These property owners often tend to believe that times of highest use – typically the summer – are...
Lakefront Living – 7 Winter Grilling Tips
Photo by © Dennis Sabo Jack Frost got you in a chill? Time to fire up the grill! Check out these winter grilling tips to warm up your season on the lake: 1 Because propane loses some of its BTUs in cold weather and will cook less efficiently, make...
Lakefront Living – Rock Fireplace Q&A
Q: We bought a great lakehome on our dream lake, but I am not in love with the brick fireplace. Can we re-rock right over the brick to get a more rustic look? How would we go about that? — Carole Marie Solomon, Bozeman, Montana A: Re-rocking fireplaces...
Cozy & Warm by the Hearth
How to get these 4 Great Looks for your fireplace Photo by Roger Wade Studios Naturally Rustic This classic rustic look is achieved through a celebration of the glorious outdoors. A twiggy fireplace screen, pine trees, pine cones, snowshoes, a wildlife-themed lamp, log beams and stonework create a timeless...
Lakefront Living – Retiring to The Cabin
Living In a State of Permanent Vacation Thinking of buying or building a cabin to which you can retire? Do some investigating and experimenting to make sure both the cabin and the region are right for you and year-round living. ❍ Get a four-season picture of an area by...
Lakefront Living – Autumn Angling
Cool weather makes for some hot fishing Anglers of all ages can get in on some exciting bass fishing action in autumn. Photo by John Neporadny, Jr. The autumn spectacle of leaves turning your lake cabin’s landscape into a blend of gold, red and orange hues signals a prime...