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 […]
Waterfront
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 […]
Fresh Water Beaches in Massachusetts
If salt water and shark-infested waters are not your particular cup of tea, you may enjoy one of the many fresh-water beaches in Massachusetts. Beautiful and clean fresh water beaches entice visitors for swimming, sunbathing, fishing, paddling, kayaking, canoeing and more water sports in state parks and forests and towns in all parts of Massachusetts. […]
Tips for Taking Your Dog Boating
If you enjoy boating, there’s no reason not to take your dog with you. After all, dogs love going places with their owners. Safety is important on a boat and it is especially important if you take your dog along with you. Here are some tips that will make your day on the lake safe […]
Lake House Decorating Ideas from a New Hampshire Cabin
Sheri and Gerry Weber turned a dark and dinky 500-square-foot cabin into an airy retreat, without expanding the New Hampshire home’s footprint. By Sharlene Breakey, Country Living Little House on the lake… When Sheri and Gerry Weber went in search of a place to put their boats, the two already owned an 1835 Cape-style house […]
21 Best Towable Tubes for Kids
May 26, 2015 by Jim Harmer, Pontoon Guide Kids love few things more than getting flipped around the lake on a tube, but having the wrong tube can be a very negative experience for kids. I first started my kids out on a traditional donut-shaped tube that required them to lie down on their stomachs […]
Top 10 Pontoon Boats for Your Lake Home
If you are in the market for new pontoon boats, there is a good chance one of these top 10 will fit the bill. By Jeff Hemmel, for Boats.com, January 20, 2013 When it comes to pontoon boats, many people still think of a stodgy, slow-putt-around-the-lake. Made for entertaining, yes, but more like cocktail hour than rockin’ house […]
4th of July Fireworks & Festivities in Massachusetts
Posted by the Mass Office of Travel and Tourism The 4th of July in Massachusetts is filled with waterfront festivities throughout the weekend, leading up to the holiday itself. From parades to picnics to the renowned Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, the Bay State has it all during the 4th of July. Whether you’re looking for […]
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 you live a Lake Life. DIY […]
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. But now that home values have […]