The Decorations The Food The Dining For more tips on preparing your home for the season, read “Fall Décor and More – Getting Your Lake Home Ready for Autumn“.
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It’s mid-October, and the spooky season is upon us. It’s time to pick out costumes, start planning Halloween parties, and buy endless bags of candy corn. This holiday is particularly fitting for those of us who live on the lake. When it comes to evoking a haunted, intriguing autumn feel, there’s no better environment than a fog-covered lake and a house full of Halloween decorations. Whether you’re gathering around your outdoor fire pit to tell ghost stories or turning your back porch into a pumpkin patch, the abundant trees and remote location will create the perfect spooky atmosphere. To amplify…
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Article Contributed by: Sarah Miller, Lawnstarter.com Smoky ribs. Juicy burgers. Corn on the cob, dripping butter. You can almost taste it. We’re coming up fast on grilling season, and food cooked outdoors is the best! But you likely won’t be able to enjoy that delectable meal if you’re surrounded by weeds, dirt, bugs and peeling paint. When lake season hits and you’re ready to crack a cold one with friends by the water and eat outside, make sure your patio or deck looks as good as your food. Clean it Up Chances are, your patio is covered in dirt, dust,…
Sure, it sounds backwards to have a shower on the outside of your house, but if you live at the lake, an outdoor shower may be exactly what your lake home is missing. Take a few minutes to check out the benefits of installing an outdoor shower to your home, and see how easy it can be to do it yourself! Benefits of an Outdoor Shower Convenient, mess-free changing room: How many times have you had to walk through your home — wet and freezing — just to make it to a changing room after a day on the lake?…
It’s a general rule of thumb that you should spruce up your home before putting it on the market. Investing in certain updates before selling it is a great way to increase your home’s value. Aside from that, no one wants to pay good money for a house that looks dated. However, there’s one thing to keep in mind: not all home improvements are created equal. Some renovations have a habit of backfiring on sellers’ pockets. Here are five bad home upgrades to steer clear of if you want high returns on investment. 1) Adding a Swimming Pool It’s only…
Pantone hit it out of the ballpark with their 2019 Color of the Year, Living Coral. This vibrant, brilliant hue is a dreamy complement to all things nautical and shore-side. Here are five tips for using the Pantone Color of the Year in your lake home. Textile Touches The beauty of textiles is they allow you to make bold or subtle statements with color. For a low-key look, why not stock your bathrooms with some sumptuous coral-toned bath towels? Some luxury throw pillows in coral will brighten up your living room, and at the very least some coral placemats or napkins…
Preparing to stay for a while at your lake home can be hectic, and the last thing you want is to forget the toilet paper or toothpaste. While it’s easy to let the little things slip your mind, going without some lake home essentials can make for a miserable experience. Having a good, solid list of the things you’ll need makes the process run so much smoother, and the headaches a lot less frequent. So here’s a checklist of the most important lake home essentials to help you stay organized. Kitchen There’s no better pair than the lake and good food. …
