Some purchases in life require a trial run before committing, whether it’s cars, mattresses, or lake properties. The latter is often one of the most significant investments you’ll make and while the appeal of a laid-back, lakeside life is enticing, …
The bathroom is the one room that is rarely thought about unless there is a leak or the toilet is not flushing. For the most part, when thinking about remodeling or organizing our home, the bathroom often gets left out. …
When storing your boat in cold environments over long periods of time, it’s important to keep in mind several things. Besides preparation, which deserves an entire article in its own right, there are a plethora of boat storage options for …
Heated flooring is a great way to replace or subsidize the typical heating already available, such as central heating or a free standing heater. There are many benefits of having heated floors, but along with those benefits come drawbacks. As with …
The truth is blackouts can happen at any time—storms over the past two years have been hammering homes across the country. Last fall, hurricanes were so bad that people were without electricity for more than 15 days. When you’re without …
Moving can be quite a stressful time in your life, especially financially. The last thing that you need is to have to worry about how much it will cost to move your things, especially if you are moving cities or …
The best part about fall around the lake is the crisp, clean air that drifts in through the open doors and windows. Of course, it always feels better to be outside this time of year than inside, but how do …
Preparing your home for winter doesn’t have to seem like a daunting task every single year. Instead consider these tips for easy winterization and know your lake house is winter-ready. Clean the gutters. With the falling leaves cluttering up the …
Leaving your home, even if it’s for just a few days can be quite nerve racking because of the rise in home invasions and break ins. Locking the doors just isn’t enough in this day and age. But lucky for …
One of the most important aspects of taking care of your lake home is to make sure it survives the winter so that you can return without incident the following spring. So, what’s the best way to prepare the pipes …
