There’s something nostalgic about showering in the great outdoors, something that brings back memories of summers past. Beach trips, summer camp, rustic cabins at the lake and family camping outings are all experiences that evoke a similar wistful longing for seasons gone by. – by Katherine Fulghum Knopf, Small Home Magazine Outdoor showers not only satisfy yearnings […]
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Winterize Your Vacation Home in 4 Easy Steps
Whether you own a beach home, ski condo or lakeside cottage, your vacation home is an important investment that you will want to winterize while you are not there, especially during the long winter months when temperatures dip below freezing and ice and wind storms can knock out electrical power. Here are 4 easy steps […]
Design Dilemma: Need Lake House Decor Ideas?
How to Update a Lake House With Wood, Views, and Just Enough Accessories By Brian Patrick Flynn, original article Designing a lake house can be tough since it’s supposed to be all about the view. Too much decor can detract from the entire reason the lake house exists anyway — the lake! First up, color […]
Financial & Tax Considerations for Purchasing Lakefront Homes
If you’re considering purchasing a Lakefront property in New England, these financial and tax tips will help guide you in the right direction: Those who have a clear understanding of what their retirement income vs. their pre-retirement income will be are likely to make a purchase that they can grow […]
Award-Winning Beach Cottage Remodel
Reclaimed materials, optimized layout & storage, and beautiful design make for a mini retreat that’s all about maximum fun on the water. By Fran Sigurdsson, Published: May 1, 2012, Cabin Life Magazine Is it a cabin or a cabana? No matter – Gerry and Sheri Weber call their mini retreat perfect. “We love it,” says […]
Staging a lake house – How to prepare a lakefront home for sale
When you buy a lake house, it’s about more than just the physical structure and easy access to the water. You really are buying a lifestyle. And that’s precisely what you’re selling when you deem it time to sell your lakefront property. And that takes a certain expertise that many selling agents who specialize in […]