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Savory and Sweet: Fall Salad Recipes 2022

Contributing Author: Ivey Randle From savory to sweet, here are our top fall salad recipes for your next lakeside gathering. Nothing captures the fall season like eating a fresh harvest salad with all your favorite seasonal toppings. Salads are versatile, fun to prepare, and enjoyed by everybody. With these delectable fall salad recipes at your disposal, you’ll be ready for autumn gatherings with family and friends. Salty and Sweet Dive into the ultimate cobb salad with these exceptional flavors. This hearty Fall Cobb Salad contains pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries — the perfect blend of sweet and salty.  Salad Ingredients:…
DIY/Arts and Crafts, Lifestyle, Product Reviews
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Best Birdhouse Kits for Your Backyard

Having a birdhouse (or several) in your backyard is an excellent way to attract birds to your lake house. Plus, creating your own birdhouse can be a fun DIY craft activity for you and your family. But if you’re not an expert woodworker, what should you do? Luckily, there are several birdhouse-making toolkits available on the market. With these kits, you can get all the fun of building your own birdhouse and none of the stress. With most being kid-friendly and a few more upscale choices, check out our top five recommendations! Toysmith Beetle & Bee Birdhouse Kit This Beetle…
Lake Activities, Lifestyle
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Lake Insects to Watch Out For

Summertime at the lake means a lot of things — swimming, boating, hiking, and other favorite outdoor activities. But one of the least enjoyable aspects of lake life is coexisting with outdoor creatures. We’re not talking about elk, ducks, and other wildlife you’re trying to spot — we’re talking about pesky lake insects. While it’s useful to remember bug spray and other strategies to keep insects away, it’s also helpful to identify these pesky bugs. After all, it’s hard to know which bugs to stay away from when you aren’t sure what they look like! Plus, with more skin exposure…
Gardening and Landscaping, Home Improvement, Lifestyle
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Four Ways to Make a Deer-Resistant Lake Homes Landscape

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. They rely on all their senses to navigate their environment and forage for food, and once deer find a spot with food to eat, they are likely to return for more. With a little planning, creating a deer-resistant landscape is easy. There are an array of plants, barriers, tools, and deterrents, however, that can assist in discouraging our furry-tailed friends.…
DIY/Arts and Crafts, Home Interiors & Decor, Lifestyle
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Tabletop Centerpiece Ideas

When hosting guests at your lake house, creating a beautiful centerpiece can do wonders for your space. But instead of buying an expensive decoration, you can easily create a DIY centerpiece that shows off your creativity and personal style. If you’re seeking ideas for a sophisticated dining table aesthetic, we’ve got you covered. The Tin Can Succulents Designing your centerpiece around plants is a great way to foster a biophilic aesthetic in your home. Especially with succulents, you can add greenery to your home in a stress-free way. These plants are low-irrigation, making them super easy to care for. Add…
Home Interiors & Decor, Lake Trivia, Lifestyle
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How Window Blinds Impact Your Psychology

On the Lake Homes blog, we often cover interior design topics. From DIY driftwood art to centerpiece ideas, we’re all about helping you make your lake home luxurious. One often overlooked element of interior design is window blinds. In addition to elevating your room’s aesthetic, blinds also have functional benefits such as light control and privacy. However, did you know window blinds can impact your psychological state as well? To learn more about the psychological connection with window blinds, we spoke with Dr. Jay Feldman, osteopathic doctor and medical spokesperson for Blindster, the largest retailer of private-label, custom made window…
DIY/Arts and Crafts, Holidays, Lifestyle
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Ways to Repurpose Holiday Decorations for Your Lake House

When all the gifts have been unwrapped and the holidays are over, you’re ready to relax. But instead, you’re faced with an enormous cleaning task. Unless you’re someone who keeps their Christmas lights up all year at the lake (we don’t judge!), it’s hard to decide what to do with all the leftover décor. But before hauling everything into the trash, think again! With a little imagination and a few craft materials, you can easily repurpose holiday decorations for your lake house. Check out these five ways to keep a little snippet of holiday cheer all year long! Ornaments Over…
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Lake Living: How to Create a Centerpiece Arrangement

During late autumn and early winter, a beautiful centerpiece for your dining room table can add a sense of warmth to your lake home. While you can certainly buy a tasteful centerpiece, why not DIY? At this time of year, your backyard is probably chalk full of gorgeous fall foliage — golden leaves, pine cones, and other interesting pieces of nature. Check out these ideas for creating centerpiece arrangements right from your backyard! Start with a Container Let’s start with the basics! You’ll need a vase or other type of container to hold your arrangement. To provide the container with…

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