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Waterproofing Your Rugs: Here’s How To Do It

You might ask why it would be necessary to waterproof a rug. Our answer? You live on the lake! The lake lifestyle inherently calls for outdoor activities—swimming, kayaking, exercising, and much more. But even though outdoor living is a lot of fun, it can also cause a big mess. This is especially true for families with young children. Rugs quickly absorb rain and water, making them more susceptible to the eventual growth of mold and mildew. This can be unsafe and cause unpleasant odors at your lake home, but you can prevent it. Waterproofing rugs can help preserve flooring, reduce…

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5 Tips for Sticking to a Renovation Budget

So you’ve bought the lake home with a stunning view, and now you’re ready to tailor the interior to fit your needs. Renovations are an excellent way to increase your home’s value and incorporate unique features. However, sometimes unexpected problems arise, but fear not—you can easily stick to your renovation budget with some strategic planning.  1. Conduct Extensive Research  Dazzling images of your dream kitchen and master bedroom swirl through your head. And you’ve scrolled through dozens of Pinterest boards to finalize whether you want quartz or marble countertops. However, not all materials are created equally, and it’s crucial to…

Gardening and Landscaping, Lifestyle, Product Reviews
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Top Grow Lights for Indoor Gardening

Top grow lights for indoor gardening: Best Overall: GE BR30 LED Grow Light Bulb Best for Wall Mounting: Feit Electric Dual Full LED Plant Grow Tube Light Best for Aesthetic Design: Grow Light Frame Shelf Best for Capacity: Spider Farmer LED Grow Light Whether you’re incorporating biophilic design or improving your lake home’s air quality, grow lights can ensure indoor gardening success. They also provide convenience since you do not have to position all your plants by windows. As Jeremy Yamaguchi, CEO of Lawn Love, explains, “Grow lights can be used to supplement natural light or to provide plants with…

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Best Indoor Gardening Kits/Systems

Previously on Lake Homes Lifestyles, we covered gardening tips for each regional zone in the United States. As all good plant enthusiasts know, the area’s weather and soil quality influence the type of plants that can be grown. However, with the rise of indoor gardening systems and kits, gardeners can grow a greater variety of plants, not subject to the climate or season. As Jen Stark—founder of Happy DIY Home and garden, interior design, and home improvement expert—says, indoor gardening kits “allow you to control the environment in which your plants grow, meaning you can optimize conditions for maximum growth…

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Savory and Sweet: Fall Salad Recipes 2022

Contributing Author: Ivey Randle 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: 5 ounces mixed greens or lettuce of choice 6 slices of cooked bacon, chopped 3 hard-boiled…

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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…

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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.…

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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…