We know it's hard to say it, but summer is coming to an end and the colder weather is going to be here before we know it. For those of you who own a lake house that you only visit during the summer months, here are a few important things to keep in mind before you close the doors for the Winter season. Turn Off the Water This is one of the most important ones - turn off your main water supply. You do not want to deal with frozen and exploded pipes when it gets to be several d

As the temperature begins to cool down and summer comes to an end, it is time to start thinking about getting your boat winterized to keep it in good shape. If you do not winterize your boat you may give yourself future unnecessary headaches once the winter months are over. You do not want to have to deal with repairs come spring time when you are itching to use your boat. During the winter, many boats sit for an extended period of time. If it is not properly winterized, moi

When you spend a lot of time on the water, you often hear the terms "boat dock", "boat slip", or depending on what lake you live on you often hear "marina" too. Many lake homes that have a boat dock will usually have one or more boat slips. The differences between the two isn’t huge. While they both give you a place to store your boat, they have their own differences. Basic Differences A boat dock is an actual structure of wood or metal where you park your boat. Parking your