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...
Lakefront Living
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...
Lakefront Living – Off The Grid
A couple builds a secret (& green) hideaway in the mountains of North Carolina.
Lakefront Living – Teaching Your Kids to Swim
Teaching your kids to swim is a very important task, and one many parents dread. By breaking it down into manageable steps, it is relatively easy.
Lakefront Living – Choosing a Kayak Paddle
Finding the right kayak paddle shouldn't be that hard.
Lakefront Living – Lake George Weekend
Lake George is one of the most beautiful bodies of water in the world, and is known as “The Queen of American Lakes.”
Lakefront Living – Boating in New Hampshire
Plan on doing some boating in New Hampshire? You may need a Safe Boater Education Certificate…
Lakefront Living: Good Lakefront Design Tips
Windows will, indeed, be the main conduit through which you connect your lakefront home to the outdoors. Windows frame a view and become a portal that ushers in that view.