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8 Essential Marketing Tips for Renting Out Your Lake Home

You have to admit, your vacation lake home is your little piece of paradise. It’s the spot you escape to in the summer. But now it’s time for closing it up for a long cold winter. The idea of it sitting there until spring sometimes raises a little concern. So, have you considered renting it out while you’re gone? Here are some essential marketing strategies for finding tenants. Find Your Target Audience First and foremost you’ll need to know what type of people want to come to your lake home in the winter, when you’re heading away from it. Not…

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The Joys of SEC Football and Lake Life

With less than one week ’til the kickoff of college football, it’s time to take a look at two common passions in the South: SEC football and lake life. With regional temperatures generally staying warm well into the fall, and many lakes in close proximity to college campuses, it makes for a natural fit! Whether you are having family and friends over to party and tailgate at the lake home, or attending the game and returning to the lake home as your out-of-town getaway, the lake will definitely enhance your experience. University of Alabama – Lake Tuscaloosa Located only 20…

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Creating an Information and Welcome Kit for Your Lake Rental

Many renters invite guests to document their stay in welcome book to your vacation rental home, but these books are not just for the homeowners to keep track of who has visited. Welcome books are great ways to offer services to your renters by providing them with a list of local restaurants, attractions, sites and other area activities. This welcome packet will also help answer any questions vacationers may have in regards to the home and its amenities. This is good for both you as the homeowner, and the renters as it will eliminate any unnecessary phone calls from your…

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Summer Grilling: Properly Cooked Meat

Grilling is always a great way to pass the time with friends and family. However, there are plenty of things to consider when hosting a barbeque. These aspects of grilling will ensure that you keep everyone safe during the fun get-together. Temperature recommendations should be taken seriously. Proper cooking temperatures ensure that all the bacteria on a piece of food are destroyed. You will need to make sure you have a thermometer handy to check for correct internal temperatures reach before serving any meat. Beef Do not depend on the color of the meat as it can be misleading. You…

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5 Toys You Need for Your Pontoon Boat

Having a pontoon boat will open up a whole new world of fun for you and your family. There are many different activities that you can do on a pontoon boat, and if you purchase amazing add-ons you can add even more fun to the experience. Click on any of the links below for more information! Pontoon Fire Pit Even though you can already fish, cruise, camp and ski on your boat, you can also add a fire pit. These fire pits, fueled by natural propane, offer yet another way to relax an evening on the lake, particularly during cooler…

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Why You Need a Double-Decker Dock on Deep Water

Docks are not only useful for storing your boat, they can also be a hot spot for fun. Having a double-decker dock can almost be compared to having a tree house, but on the lake! And the best part: two decks means two times the fun! Here are just five of the many reasons to have a double-decker dock: 1. Sun Bathing Some people like privacy when they sun bathe. Not only do double-decker docks offer privacy when you are sun bathing on the top deck which is often enclosed with a slated fence, they also offer you direct sunlight.…

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Summer Wreath Ideas for Your Lake Home

It’s summer time and it marks the time for vibrant and beautiful colors. During winter months there are many homes that have decorative wreaths on the door; however, just because it is summer does not mean you cannot use wreaths for an extra appeal. Here is a full list of many summer wreath ideas to help beautify your home. Items that you may need include: Tissue Paper Fake Flowers Glue Gun Wreath Form Stickpins Wreath Hanger Other items corresponding to the theme. Patriotic Wreaths Patriotic wreaths are an amazing theme for a summer wreath. A star spangled wreath, crochet wreath,…

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Forget the Fancy Bass Boats, Get a Pontoon Boat!

You will never find a better boat to relax on. If you combine the floor plan and the amazingly luxurious seating, it is almost like having a living room on the water. A pontoon that measures 25 feet is able to carry 15 people, and at times even more very comfortably. The same size of other boats of different styles does not include the same amount of space for the passengers. You would have to squeeze by each other when trying to move. It is more like riding in a car. With pontoon boats, you have floor space to walk,…