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Home Improvement, Lifestyle, Outdoor Living
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Weekend Warrior DIYs: Doable Home Improvement Projects for Your Lake Home

For lake homeowners, spring means getting back outside to experience the joys of lake living. It also means tackling those home improvement projects you’ve been putting off until the weather warms up. But almost every DIYer knows the feeling of diving headfirst into a project before realizing it’s going to take a lot more time than you planned. It can leave you feeling deflated without the sense of accomplishment you had hoped for. No worries. We’ll ease you into this slowly with a few quick yet high-impact projects you can accomplish over a weekend. Some of these ideas are more…
Real Estate
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Home Improvements – Where Should You Start?

Sometimes you get into a house and you start to tinker. You make a change here, an improvement there. After a while, it starts to take on a new personality, one that matches yours. Other times you may be on a tighter budget, and you wonder what will make the most impact on your home, and what will raise the resale value the most. Here are some of the best home improvements you can make that will pay off whether you are trying to sell your home or not. Some investments in your home go beyond financial. Some will make your…
Gardening and Landscaping, Home Improvement, Lifestyle
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Environmental Impact: Easy DIY Tips to Boost Sustainability In Your Lake Home

Sustainability isn’t a buzzword for lake homeowners—it’s a practical necessity. Whether your retreat is tucked along the tree-lined shores of the Adirondacks, perched above a misty lake in the Pacific Northwest, or sun-drenched in a Texas Gulf basin, energy efficiency and environmental stewardship go hand-in-hand with lakeside living. Seasonal temperature swings, regional biodiversity, and water proximity offer challenges and opportunities. Thankfully, sustainable upgrades don’t require major renovations or specialized crews. Thoughtful, easy-to-implement DIY projects can yield a meaningful environmental impact. They lower utility costs, conserve resources, and preserve the natural surroundings that drew you to the lake in the first…
Health and Wellness, Home Improvement, Lifestyle, Real Estate
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Homes, Hammers, and Happiness: Lake Home Remodeling and Its Impact on Mental Health

On Lake Homes Lifestyles, we’ve written extensively about the positive effects of lake living on mental health. Researchers agree that living on or near the water promotes the Blue Mind Effect, a meditative state that is characterized by a sense of calm, peace, and tranquility. This effect is believed to be a result of the soothing sounds and sights of water, which can reduce stress and anxiety, increase serotonin levels, and boost creativity. However, according to a report by the National Association of REALTORS®, mental health wellness goes beyond the Blue Mind Effect or simply enjoying oneself at the lake.…
CEO Insights, For Sellers, Real Estate
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Whiteboard Topics: Why Are There Not More Buyers For Lake Homes?

To many people, it seems as though there aren’t that many buyers in the market. Is this actually the case or could there be another reason behind this? There have been transactions taking place, but not to a level where they would seem to be skyrocketing. Glenn Phillips, Lake Homes Realty’s CEO, explains why there aren’t more buyers in the market and what could be causing it. A. Modest Market Improvement: B. Still, Buyers are Waiting On…: Buyers might not seem like they’re out there, but they are. When it all comes down to it, they are simply waiting. One…
DIY/Arts and Crafts, Home Improvement, Lifestyle
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Home Upgrades: DIY Projects to Improve ROI

We look back at old homes and like to think of them as well-loved, but houses tend to reflect the scars of time. From dents in the wall to oil spots and scuffed hardwood, most properties desperately need a facelift. So grab the caulk gun and sanding paper as we discuss four DIY projects to improve your home’s return on investment (ROI). Improve Curb Appeal Curb appeal is the attractiveness of a home derived from its aesthetic value. Put simply, what does the average passerby think of your property from the street view? Are your hedges trimmed, your exterior freshly…

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