A lake house is a great place to unwind, spend time with family and friends and entertain. You want your lake home decor to reflect all of this as well as accenting your home location. Using colors, textures, and accent pieces, you can achieve all of this with flair. Ideal Lake House Colors While you […]
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Buying a Boat at a Boat Show vs. a Dealer
Which One is Best? Conventional boat buying wisdom dictates that the best deals can be found at boat shows, right? After all, the boats are there for the taking and all the prices are slashed to rock bottom prices. While it may seem that buying a boat at a boat show is better than buying from a […]
Ice Safety: General Ice Thickness Guidelines
Can’t wait to lace up your skates? Before you head out onto your favorite lake or pond, be sure to brush up on these ice safety guidelines. Most importantly, remember the golden rule…NEVER go out alone! Original post by Minnesota DNR. ** For new, clear ice only ** UNDER 4″ – STAY OFF4″ – Ice fishing […]
Tips for Safe and Effective Use of Dock De-Icers
In an effort to protect permanent docks from ice damage, many property owners use a mechanical/electrical device that keeps ice from freezing around a dock or crib structure. These devices provide an ice free zone at your lakefront property by moving water in much the same way as a flowing stream does. If not properly […]
Winter Comes Again: Is Your Boat Ready?
Cold weather will be here before you know it. (Sorry!) Here’s what you should be thinking about before putting your boat to bed for its long winter’s nap. By Michael Vatalaro. Taking a few moments now to think about how you’ll put your boat to bed for the off season, as the days grow shorter […]
Tips For Designing Your Lakeside Fire Pit
The sun is setting on another perfect summer day at the lake. The night is just beginning, but your yard is drenched in darkness. Venturing outside now means pulling on a jacket and busting out the mosquito repellant. It dawns on you as the sun finally sizzles off the horizon that there is an easy […]
Open Water Swimming: Tips for a Safe Swim in the Lake
Throughout the summer, many of us gravitate toward water whenever we get the chance, whether it’s a weekend getaway or a longer holiday. The beach is the most obvious choice, but lots of people also head to their favorite lake. Immersed in nature, cool and often less chaotic than ocean beaches, lakes offer many great […]
Tips on Buying a Vacation Home
A vacation home is a perfect way to relax and unwind. Are you considering purchasing a vacation home? If so, check out these tips to get you unwinding in no time! by James Shea, Media Lab. A vacation home is a perfect way to relax after a busy workweek or serve as a getaway for […]
10 Tips to Keep Gel Coat Gleaming
We all want our boats to look as shiny as a mirror. Use these 10 maintenance tips, and your gel coat will gleam. By Lenny Rudow, Boats.com. There are a number of small yet important things you can add to your list of regular boat maintenance chores to help you attain the ultimate gleam in […]
Should You Build Your Own Dock?
Your official resource to help you replace, complete building plans, or design and build your own dock on-site. By John Tiger at CabinLife.com. Whether your dock is a total wreck or it’s just not your style, there are several resources to help you replace it, from parts, to complete building plans, to folks who will […]