By Mary Sauer Many people dream of one day owning a beautiful property on a picturesque lake that overlooks the water and gives quick access to the shore. But owning a lakefront property isn’t simply a luxury—there are financial and personal benefits to making this dream a reality. Here are the top ten reasons why […]
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3 Tips to Buying a Lake Home in the Winter
Is snow and ice covering your lakefront dreams? Don’t let that discourage you from buying a lake home in one of the best times of the year. But how do you know that the shoreline conditions are? How deep is the water? Are there aquatic weeds? What does the yard look like? Follow these 3 […]
Ice Fishing: The Art of the Tip-Up
For those not indoctrinated in the cold-weather arts of hard-water fishing, tip-ups—also called ice traps, fish traps, or tilts—are mechanical strike indicators that suspend lines under the ice. When well made and properly fished, they are instruments of exquisite practicality. Each dangles a spool of line and hook (typically adorned with a minnow) beneath a […]
Tips For Finding The Perfect Lake Home
For many people, buying a lake home is a lifelong dream come true. Like buying any property, purchasing a lake home is a major decision that should never be rushed. To ensure that you make the most out of your investment, consider the following before making your purchase: 1. It’s All About The Water! When […]
How to Sell Your Lake Home in the Winter
The question we get asked most often in the autumn season is “Should we list our home now or wait until spring”? If you are in a cold climate, here are some points to think about in your marketplace: Spring is when everyone lists their lakefront home. So that means supply is higher than demand. […]
The Health Benefits of Kayaking on the Lake
Kayaking offers a lifetime of varied benefits: It is forever rewarding. It can be relaxing. It is at times challenging. It is a fun social activity. Or it can be pursued solo. It is something you can spend a few hours enjoying. Or you can challenge yourself to an expedition of days or even weeks. […]
Living the Lakefront Lifestyle Featured on TV Special
Channel 5 and the Chronicle team put together a terrific 30-minute TV special called “What’s Not to Lake”. The promotion from their website reads: “Can you boat in your backyard? Mike O’Brien can. He’s just one of many New Englanders who find a lot to like about living on a lake. Tonight we check out […]
12 Steps to Winterizing Your Pontoon Boat
by RestorePontoon.com Freezing temperatures and icicles are perhaps the last things you think of when you think about your pontoon boat. Nevertheless, it’s important to prepare your pontoon boat for the worst of the winter months so that you can be worry and hassle-free when the spring thaw arrives. Although many businesses offer winterization services […]
Escape to the Lake This Autumn
New England lakes in Autumn bring calm waters, cool evenings, farm stands, fairs, apple picking and spectacular colors. You don’t have to own lakefront property to get a great lakeside experience. Plan ahead for your lake escape this year. How about an overnight at one of New Hampshire’s most unique accommodations: Mills Falls at the Lake. […]
Try It Before You Buy a Lake House
by Julianne Will, 4/3/15, Lakehouse Community If you’re not a lake house owner yet, but you have a hankering for a waterfront property, we suggest renting in the area first…for perhaps as long as a year. But you want it now, you say? Patience, young grasshopper. There are reasons why you should try it before […]