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Curtain Wall Construction: Building With a Lake View

Most of the time when we think of a lake home or a boat house,  the first thing that comes to our mind is a great room with a fantastic view of the lake or surrounding area. In order to obtain such a view, we need a wall that is not obstructed by a lot of building post and other materials. One that will keep us from having that open feeling while we are in the room. By using a method that has recently been adapted for smaller buildings, this effect can be obtained with no problem. A curtain wall…
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Preparing Your House for Extreme Weather

Living in the South, there is one thing we have learned; you can never be too cautious about taking the steps needed to provide adequate protection for us and our homes when it comes to extreme weather. In some parts of the South, houses can experience all sorts of extreme weather. From hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms with straight line winds, to even the occasional snowstorm. No matter where you live, you will always be faced with the possibility of having to deal with the types of elements that our ever-changing weather will give. Building your home to accommodate for some of these…
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3 Common Reasons Your Home Won’t Sell

You’ve really tried hard to sell your house, but for some reason, it’s still on the market and no one seems interested. This has you wondering about what you might have missed, about what you might have failed to do. Here are 3 common reasons your home won’t sell and factors to consider with your real estate agent. These could take you from frustrated to SOLD. Your selling price Many times the selling price on a home that is not selling is too high.  The seller looks at the home and tacks on several thousand for sentimentality. This is without…
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Enjoying the Lake in the Off Season

On a lake, it is easy to find things to do on hot, summer days. Swimming, boating, skiing. The list is unlimited. But what about during the off season? Forget about “winterizing” your lake home and staying away until spring. There are many things to do at a lake during the off season. Keep these activities in mind to enjoy your lake home year round! Boating Never underestimate the fun of a fast boat, but not the kind of watercraft into which you climb and speed away. Consider giving an RC boat a try. Remote control boats are not just…
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Tips for Maintaining Your Lake Home in The Off Season

It’s getting to be that time of year when the days are shorter and the shadows are longer. That means it’s time to start planning to seal up and begin maintaining your lake home for the offseason. This is one of those cases where effort spent in the late summer and early fall will save time and money as the season changes and the temperatures start to drop. If you’d like making the house maintenance during the off-season a little bit easier, we have several tips that can really simplify maintaining your lakefront home in the winter months:
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How to Work Around Dock Restrictions at Your Lake Home

If you’re looking into buying a lake home, then one of the things you should be sure to do is to look into the rules and regulations related to building and owning a private dock. For a new private dock, most homeowners associations will usually require that you submit an application in order to obtain a permit allowing you to build a private dock on your lakefront property. You’ll also be required to pay a fee for the permit. However, don’t just assume that your application will be accepted. Before closing on the property, ask your realtor to create a…
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9 Great Reasons Why People Love Living on the Water

Whether you’re looking for a full-time residence or a vacation retreat, a home on the water is an excellent choice for a number of reasons. Perhaps you’ve dreamed of owning a home near water, but never really considered all the advantages in doing so? If so, here are nine great reasons why people just love living on the water:
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5 Ways To Make Your Lake Home More Eco-Friendly

“Eco-friendly” is more than just a buzz word or concept that applies to business properties, primary residences, and your day-to-day lifestyle living in a lake home. You can also extend green practices to your lake home to improve air quality and provide a cleaner, cost-efficient environment for your family and pets. A green vacation home can also help you reduce your impact on the environment by ensuring that you do your part to help conserve and preserve natural resources. Here are five ways you can make your vacation or lake home more eco-friendly and shrink your carbon footprint. 1. Use…
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6 Home Security Tips for Your Lake Home

Lake homes are a great way to take the break that you deserve from the stresses of daily life. However, when the time comes to return to your main home, instead of feeling rested and rejuvenated, the thought of leaving your second home unattended and vulnerable to problems ranging from burglaries to power surges can be its own source of anxiety. Here are six simple home security tips that you can take to provide the security necessary for your lake home so that it remains a stress-free retreat. Make it Look Lived-In (When You’re Not Living In It) A dark…

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