Business Ideas for Waterfront Home-Based Businesses

Launching a home-based business overlooking a waterfront location is an ambitious idea with many possibilities. Initially, you have to decide if your home will be open to the public, which raises many additional issues, or if it will be a private business simply run from the home. If you choose the latter, the options are endless from office work like accounting, to creative endeavors such as art and photography. Be sure to check with state and local government offices to comply with licensing, zoning and tax regulations regarding home-based businesses. The following ideas offer insight into both private and public waterfront businesses. Seasonal…

Unique Landscape Designs for Lakefront Properties

Lakefront properties are among the most desired dream houses for people who can afford them. Ideally, lake home landscaping works with nature and isn’t any type of duplication seen in regular suburban areas full of track housing. Either modern, or traditional ideas can help give the home its own inspiring identity, as long as it’s unique to the area. Before committing to any work on your property, however, check on local regulations for zoning, landscaping and preserving wetlands. Lawn, Trees, Plants and Gardens A well-maintained green lawn is usually more eye-catching than a dirt yard with weeds or something in between grass…