Posted by Timothy Dahl If you decide to build an outdoor shower its easier than you think. An outdoor shower can complement a lakeside location or just be used as a way to rinse off so as not to track any dirt into the house after a day on...
Lake Life in New Hampshire
From VisitNH.gov New Hampshire is New England’s land of lakes. There are 273 in our Lakes Region alone and a whopping 1,300 ponds and lakes statewide. But don’t spend time tallying them. Swim, sail, canoe, tube, waterski, Jet Ski, kayak, cruise, paddleboard, pedal-boat, fish … and wish that each...
Pontoon Boat Safety Considerations
Pontoon Boat Safety Considerations by Colby A. Stewart Summer is here and if you haven’t hit the water yet, it’s the perfect time to do so. Whether you’ve had a boat for years or just purchased a new pontoon, you’ll want to brush-up on safety protocol for the specific...
Ten Reasons to Try Stand Up Paddle Boards (SUP)
By www.standuppaddleflatwater.com. Stand up paddle boards (SUP) offer a fun, relaxing way to play on the water. With a minimum of gear, you can paddle ocean surf or placid lakes and rivers. Here are 10 reasons to give it a try: It’s super-fun! It’s a sport everyone...
DIY Network Show LAKE LIFE Builds Waterfront Creations
The Herman brothers have been obsessed with fishing their whole lives. And if there’s one thing they know, it’s how to create the ultimate experience on a body of water. They’re building one-of-a-kind waterfront creations that you’ve never seen before. There’s a lot of fun to be had when...
7 Tips For Buying a Vacation Home
by Trey Duling / BiggerPockets @biggerpockets Nov. 6, 2014 You may be tempted to finally buy that vacation place now that the housing market has healed. Here’s what to consider before you start house hunting. Many Americans contemplating a vacation home abandoned that dream when the housing market collapsed....
How to Build a Floating Swim Platform for Your Lake House
by Extreme How-To, Chad Gillikin The Gillikin family’s boat dock had seen better days. Last winter’s heavy rains had caused the water at Logan Martin Lake in Alabama to rise to abnormal levels. As the water rose, so did the dock, all the way above the tops of the...
Lakefront Sellers: What’s the Difference Between a Specialist & Generalist?
Lakefront property is unique, your home is unique… and it takes a focused marketing approach to attract & educate the best buyers from a nation-wide audience. So why would you trust your most important investment to a generalist? Most Real Estate agents sell every type of property they can get their...
Boat Lifts Make a Great Addition to Your Lake House
Boat lifts come in a number of different styles and sizes. Some are ideal for small boats, and others work better for larger crafts. The tie that binds them all, however, is the fact they tend to make routine maintenance and even docking a lot easier on their lakefront...
Five Boat Products With Corny Names That Actually Work
March 11, 2015 By Gary Reich, Boat Trader, Water Blogged Ever buy a ShamWow only to find out that it didn’t have much “wow” factor? What about the Ginsu knife? And let’s not even get into Dump Dinners. Those wacky products and ideas you see advertised on late-night television...