Cooking aboard your boat on the lake is much different from preparing a meal in your chefs kitchen… Space is small and water, propane, and electricity may be limited. Here are some tips for cooking on your lake boat… Plan Ahead- Whether you’re heading out for an afternoon cocktail...
How to Teach Kids to Water Ski on Your Lake
Water Skiing can be one of the best ways to have fun for you and your family at your new lakefront home. If you have been a part of this activity very long at all, you know the thrill and excitement it provides. You may also want to share...
Do I Need to Perc Test My Lakefront Land?
Perc testing… You’ll hear this term thrown around a lot by Real Estate Agents, but what does it really mean? The purpose of the testing is to determine if the soils on a particular lake lot are suitable for an on lot septic system. As a seller having the...
How to Buy a Used Boat in a Seller’s Market
If you’ve been in the market for a boat lately, then you know all too well that boats are flying off the shelf. The pandemic has taught us all to slow down and enjoy lake life at its fullest… That means the demand for boats is at an all...
Why You Should Add an Outdoor Shower to Your Lake Home
Adding an outdoor shower to your new lake home might be exactly what your home was missing… Check out the reasons why… Makes an Ideal Changing Area- An outdoor shower makes it an easy place to shower and change up after a swim so you will not have to...
How To Launch a Boat By Yourself
The weather is getting warmer and the days are getting longer… which means boating season is here! But before you can enjoy your summer full of boating, you’ll have to launch it into the lake. Launching a boat can be one of the most difficult and stressful aspects of...
Best Floating Water Mats for 2022
Floating mats are essential for relaxing and lounging around at your lakefront home. Choosing the best floating water mat for your family is a big decision. Investing in the right one will provide your family and friends with a fantastic place to relax and play on the water for...
18 Lakeside Cocktails to Enjoy this Spring
Spring is just around the corner, so it’s time to start shedding your layers of winterwear and hit your internal defrost button with a refreshing, spring-inspired cocktail. From floral sips to fruity mixes, and many more–we’ve rounded up the most seasonally appropriate cocktails to welcome the new (and warmer!)...
Adding LED Lights to Your Pontoon Boat
Pontoon boats are ideal for a sunset cruise or entertaining friends under the stars. With wide-open deck plans and plenty of comfortable seating, they are the perfect place to relax. A nice feature on this Bennington pontoon is the LED lighting package. You will find many new pontoon boats...
What is the cost of owning a lake boat?
If you have spent any time on a family or friends boat, or enjoyed a rental, you may have decided that you want a boat of your own at your new lakefront home. But what type of boat should you buy? What would you use it for? What’s a...