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What to Expect From Home Design in 2019

The new year is the perfect opportunity to give your home a fresh look. Check out the home design trends experts predict will gain popularity in 2019 and help increase the value of your lake home! Dark Exteriors In 2019, expect to see more dark home exteriors   in combinations of navy, steel grays and flat, deep reds, accented with contrasting colors like white door frames and/or natural wood shutters. In choosing paint or material colors to work with, consider the personality you want your home’s appearance to communicate. Dark blues are often associated with integrity and power, while dark reds…

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Fall Décor and More – Getting Your Lake Home Ready for Autumn

The leaves have begun to change, pumpkin spice lattes are back and it’s time to pull out your plaid and scarves. Fall has arrived, which means lake season is officially over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy your lake home in the autumn! And, you can start by updating your fall décor. It’s often difficult to choose just how to decorate your lake home for any other season but summer, especially in a way that reflects your personality and the latest trends. However, there are a few basic guidelines you can follow to help get you started decorating for fall on the…

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Lake Home Decor: Living in Style

There’s a lot that goes into purchasing a lake home, and the process can be stressful at times. However, there’s more to it than just business. One of the most exciting aspects is knowing you get to start off with a clean slate, explore your style and re-create your living space. Home decor can be as simple or complex as you want it to be. From minimalist to opulent, free-flowing to sophisticated, the way you choose to decorate says a lot about you. Personal style is about as subjective as it comes, and we’ve looked at a few ways to…

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DIY Chalkboard Paint and Lake Projects

Chalkboard paint has become quite popular over the last decade, and as it’s popularity grows, so does its price. But crafting doesn’t necessarily have to cost a lot of money. In fact, you only need two ingredients to make your own chalkboard paint right at your kitchen table! What You Need: Any color flat finish, latex paint. This can be purchased at your local Walmart, Home Depot or Lowes. For smaller projects, you can buy eight ounce paint samples for less than $5 at most major hardware stores. Larger containers can range from about $7 up to more than $40. Unsanded tile grout. This can…

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Lake Home Essentials – Make Your Stay Convenient

Moving to your summer vacation lake home is easy if you have the essentials you need. Be prepared and get organized to live conveniently at your lake home. Kitchen Spending quality time at your lake home means cooking utensils and supplies are necessities. Here are some things you will need in the kitchen to prepare food: A can opener/bottle opener Silverware, cooking knives, cutting board, wooden spoon, spatula and tongs Oven mitts Coffee and coffee maker Measuring spoons and cups Sponge and scrub brush Dishes: bowls, plates, cups, pots, pans Dish soap and detergent Trashcan and kitchen bags Corkscrew Baking…

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Dressing Up Your Door For Autumn

Decorating for the fall should always be an anticipated time of year. The colors, scents, and overall ambiance the season brings give us a sense of warmth and happiness. From door hangings, to porch settings, to lighting, here are some fun and beautiful ways you can decorate the entry to your home: The Classic Wreath  A wreath that can be easily modified is a handy decoration that can be used throughout the different seasons. These wreaths can modified throughout the year which will be both fun to make and budget friendly. Places like Hobby Lobby or Michael’s can provide you with all your wreath-making needs.…

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Turn Your Lake Home Into a Haunted House With Halloween Decorations

The temperature is dropping, the leaves are changing and the smell of Fall is in the air. With Fall, comes one of the most exciting times of the year: Halloween! Trick or treating, scary costumes and apple-bobbing aren’t the only things to look forward to. Decorate for Halloween Halloween decorations are just as fun! If you’re looking for some advice on spooking up your lake house a bit, look no further, we have some great ideas for you! Of course, there are the classic Halloween decorations like cobwebs and fake spiders. Adding these too your house and dock (which may already…

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5 Ways to Stay Warm While Enjoying the Lake in the Fall

There’s just something about fall. The air is crisper, the leaves are falling, and it feels refreshing to be outside. In contrast to the summer months when the heat is smothering, you find yourself drawn to your outdoor spaces. Your patio or dock are the perfect place to enjoy a cup of hot coffee on autumn mornings, or to snuggle up on your porch swing at night, and listen to the wind blow through the leaves. Pretty soon, it will be sweater weather, and you’ll feel the cold drawing you back inside your house for the long winter. If you want…

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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…