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 …
Most likely, your powder room feels ignored. While this small yet essential space may not be the most popular area of your lake home, it has more potential than you know. For professional decorators, this liberating and delightfully noncommittal space …
When thinking of lake houses, visions of blue-green waters, sparkling with sunlight, may come to mind. The concept of greywater is probably last on the list. Although this isn’t the type of water that draws us to the lake lifestyle, …
When your boat isn’t in use or you’re away from your lake house, a boat dock plays an essential role in storage and protection. But what if you want even more security from boat theft? Or maybe you want to …
Cooking at your lake house can be a sheer pleasure if your kitchen is functional and well organized. But it can quickly become an annoyance if you’re forever short on space and you’ve let clutter get out of control and …
By Fletcher Allen, Noah Ryan, and Kristen Carr Anyone that lives in a rural or even suburban environment will tell you hungry deer can make annoying neighbors. Deer are generalist herbivores, meaning they prefer to consume a variety of plants. …
For those who love the lake lifestyle, an outdoor deck means much more than a wooden platform extending out into your backyard. These coveted al fresco spaces offer a glorious place to take in the view. Decks also offer an …
As any gardener knows, keeping weeds away from your prized plants can be a hassle. Even in the most successful gardens, weeds will creep into the soil and sunlight that your plot provides. Luckily, there’s a myriad of options for …
After everything we’ve been through these past couple of years, we could all use a fresh start—and so could our homes. Just as personal rejuvenation is therapeutic for mind, body, and soul, so is it for the dwellings we live …
Upkeep and maintenance on a lake home can be tough, especially if it’s a second home. With vulnerability to dust, smoke, and other particles in the air, you’ll want a reliable air filtration system to keep your home air circulation …
