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DIY Bird Feeders

During the summer, birdwatching is a popular lake house activity. With more time outdoors, lake homeowners everywhere are looking for ways to attract birds to their lake house. Of course, a key way to do this is through bird feeders. While you can easily find these at Home Depot or another similar store, you can also go down the DIY route. Check out some ideas for creating your own bird feeders at your lake house! Cookie Cutter Method We’ll start off with the most simple, no-frills craft. Especially if you’re looking for a bird feeder to create with young children,…
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DIY Lake Toys for 2021

When it comes to toys at the lake, there are plenty of options on the market that can add to your summer fun. Inflatables, water guns, and even toys for pets. But what if you’re on a budget or don’t have time to go out and buy an inflatable? Just a few supplies and your creative mind are enough to make fun lake toys for the summer. For many of these projects, all you need is floating material and some rope. Check out some ideas to make your DIY lake toys! Swim Noodle Raft Why get just one pool float when you…
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Your Guide to DIY Sunscreen

At the lake during the summer, you never want to venture outside without sunscreen. We’ve all experienced the consequences of failing to do so. A painful burn, sometimes one that’s uneven due to haphazard sunscreen application, is never fun. For many, the consequences are even more severe. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. So, to avoid that painful sting and a trip to the pharmacy for aloe vera, it’s best to apply sunscreen every time and do it right. This includes knowing the rules of SPF, how much to…
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DIY Dried-Flower Crafts

On the Lake Homes Realty blog, one of our most popular DIY posts is about brightening your lake home with dried flowers. Repurposing withered blooms can spruce up your home in a simple yet sophisticated way while adding a touch of biophilic design. Although hanging dried flowers create an elegant look (it’s incredible what you can do with a little twine and hairspray), it isn’t the only option for your lake home. This week, we’re thinking outside the box. There are many ways to incorporate dried flowers into your crafting projects, including decor, utilities, and accessories. From wall art to coasters, you can’t…
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5 DIY Lake House Signs Project

When it comes to decor for your lake house, there’s no shortage of DIY projects. Whether it’s a homemade fire pit, chalkboard paint, or driftwood decor, it’s empowering to take interior design into your own hands. One classic staple found in many lake homes is the lake sign. These cute “go jump in the lake” or “rules of the lake” pieces are a fun way to customize your home with lake-specific decor. But if you want a lake sign, there’s no reason to spend money on a design sold on Etsy. Plenty of bloggers have shared their secrets for creating a DIY lake…
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Top 3 DIY Design Trends for Fall

At the end of October, we’re finally in the thick of autumn. It’s the perfect time to relax on your back porch, gaze out at the lake, and enjoy a warm beverage. In preparation for this season characterized by hygge, many lake home residents decorate their houses with the latest fall trends to ring in the season. But this doesn’t necessarily mean traveling to the store or hiring an interior decorator. There’s plenty of ways to create these trends with DIY projects. From vintage decor to pumpkin centerpieces, we’re here with some advice on DIY design trends for this season!…
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From Colors to Crafts: Using DIY Nautical Decor in Your Lake Home

Painting Your Walls Painting — or repainting– your walls is a basic, yet often overlooked tip for designing your nautical room. Although we associate shades like blue, white, red, and yellow with boating, combining these bold colors on one wall may look chaotic. Kate Diaz, interior designer and owner of home DIY website SwankyDen.com, comments, “Stick to a simple color palette for a classic look. For a more modern look, use bolder, darker shades of blue to offset bright whites. Doing so will create a stunning contrast while maintaining an elegant appeal.” Katie Mills, a writer for Poshh Living Magazine, agrees, adding,…
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DIY Chalkboard Paint and Lake Projects

Chalkboard paint has become quite popular over the last decade, and as it’s popularity grows, so does its price. But crafting doesn’t necessarily have to cost a lot of money. In fact, you only need two ingredients to make your own chalkboard paint right at your kitchen table! What You Need: Any color flat finish, latex paint. This can be purchased at your local Walmart, Home Depot or Lowes. For smaller projects, you can buy eight ounce paint samples for less than $5 at most major hardware stores. Larger containers can range from about $7 up to more than $40. Unsanded tile grout. This can…
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Home Projects – DIY or Call a Pro

You’re sitting on the couch watching your favorite home improvement channel, or you’re browsing the Internet and come across a great home project you’d love to create. Maybe it’s a raised-bed garden, a beautiful built-in bookcase, or a wall tunnel for your cat. Whatever it is, you’re probably saying to yourself, “That looks easy. I can do that.” Hold up. Before you make yourself into Tim “The Toolman” Taylor with your epic flub in home renovations, ask yourself if you’re really capable of getting the job done. Here are a few questions to ask yourself: Do I have the time?…

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