One of the great joys of lake home living is strolling with friends and family to the water’s edge, gazing out at the waves from the side of a pier, and wrapping up the day by watching the sunset. It …
Fire pit kits, a recent DIY trend, are part of a long history of fire pits in general. For the past several years, fire pits have been a popular feature at lake houses. It’s not hard to see why. Especially during the fall, …
Watershed Technology Variety of Functions Material Alternatives Larger Screen Openings
For Deals, Timing is Everything More than Lowe’s and Home Depot Start with the Foundation When in Doubt, DIY
What Causes Foundation Problems? How to Identify Foundation Problems How Do I Repair My Foundation?
Use Hardscapes Plant Perennials Get Ground Covers Try Xeriscaping Techniques Group Plants Wisely
If your lake home is not on a municipal sewer plant, you’re probably familiar with septic tanks. If you’re new to this topic, we’re here to help. Septic systems collect wastewater in domestic residences and are considered a simple OSSF (on-site sewage …
What is Wabi-Sabi? Wabi-Sabi in Design The Appeal of Wabi-Sabi Invoking Wabi-Sabi at Your Lake House
Imagine your dream landscape in the backyard of your lake house. Maybe the freshly cut grass is a vibrant shade of green, your flowers and shrubs are perfectly manicured, and a sprinkler is installed to keep everything looking fresh. However, this …
If you’ve been browsing the Lake Homes blog in the last few months, you may have caught the first two articles in our series on gardening zones. While the first two covered zones 7-9 and zones 4-6, we’re now turning …
