Camille Smith
Posts by Camille Smith
A Guide to DIY Weed Killer
Posted on in DIY/Arts and Crafts & Gardening and Landscaping & Home Improvement & Lifestyle
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 …
Best Materials for Wooden Outdoor Furniture
Posted on in Lifestyle & Outdoor Living
When it comes to outdoor kitchens at the lake, wooden furniture is a classic. Besides being a timeless and eco-friendly building material with many diverse uses, wooden outdoor furniture is also a look that will never go out of style. …
Lakefront vs. Lake Access: Which is Best For You?
Posted on in Lifestyle & Real Estate
So, you’ve decided that a lake home is for you — congratulations! The decision to invest in lake property is one that you’ll never regret. Afternoons on boat rides, evenings watching the sunset, swimming in the summer — these elements …
Lake Topography by Region
Posted on in Lake Trivia
As a lake homeowner, you’re probably familiar with the concept of topography. It refers to the study of land surfaces, which encompasses various features such as mountains, hills, valleys, and bodies of water. When looking at lake areas, one common …
Lake Life in the Slow Lane: Non-Motorized Watercrafts
Posted on in Lake Activities & Lifestyle
In 2021, most boats that you’ll see on the lake are motorized. The typical propulsion system for boats, outbound motors are a self-contained unit affixed to the back of the boat which contains an engine, gearbox, and propeller. Essentially, these …
2022 Outdoor Fabric Trends
Posted on in Lifestyle & Outdoor Living
Hello, summer! At your lake house, it’s that blissful time of year when you can finally use your backyard. As it gets warmer, there’s nothing better than inviting guests to your outdoor dining space to watch a warm lakeside afternoon …
Lake-Inspired Gift Guide for Mother’s Day
Posted on in Holidays & Lifestyle & Product Reviews
Mother’s Day is finally here! As the day is quickly approaching, many are doing some last-minute shopping for a mom in their life who loves the lake. But just because you procrastinated your shopping doesn’t mean you can’t find a …
Non-Invasive Lake Plants
Posted on in Gardening and Landscaping & Lake Trivia & Lifestyle
One of the biggest threats to the homeostasis of aquatic life on the lake is invasive plants. A classic example is algae blooms, which spread a thin layer across the water’s surface, blocking sunlight from the rest of the ecosystem …
Five Garden “Weeds” That You Won’t Want to Pull
Posted on in Gardening and Landscaping & Lifestyle
As any gardener knows, weeds are unwanted plants that compete for nutrients with the ones you’ve cultivated. In an effort to rid your garden of these nuisances, you may spend several hours weeding the front lawn of your lake house. …