Safe Boating Tips

Safe Boating Tips

A great way to spend a lazy weekend with your family is taking the boat out on the lake. You have had plenty of Sunday BBQs so, why not be on the water this summer? Imagine the warm sunshine on your face, the wind in your hair, and a cool spray that refreshes your skin…

Increase the Value of Your Lake House

Can a Dock Increase the Value of Your Lake House?

Yes, adding a dock to your lakefront property will increase its value! According to recent statistics, you can increase the asking price of your lake house by $14,000 to $20,000 by installing a floating dock. This is a rough estimate. Depending on the type of property you own, its location and condition, the dock’s size…

Prepare Your Dock for Summer

How to Prepare Your Dock for Summer

Remember the good times you had on your dock while staying at your lake house last summer? Well, that time of the year is about to arrive again, so about heading over to your vacation house and making sure that everything is in good shape? One thing we know for sure is that your dock…

Buy a Waterfront Home

Why Buy a Waterfront Home

Riverfront, lakefront, beachfront ― any property described with such words make a buyer envision endless recreation and tranquil views. Many homebuyers assume that having a waterfront property means vacationing 24/7 and 360 days a year. Does this sound appealing to you? Some would say it’s a dream come true. If you have the same thinking…

Best Dock Accessories

The Best Dock Accessories

Do you have a lake house? Do you go there on summer vacations? Do you have a dock? Do you jump off the dock and compete for cannonball splashes? What’s that we hear? Yes? Then, why not spruce up your dock? You will find plenty of accessories online under $100 that you use to decorate your dock. We…

Preparing Your Floating Dock in Winter

Preparing Your Floating Dock in Winter

The spring season will begin in just a few short months, and lakes will slowly thaw. You see an ice island in the lake that slowly moves towards the shore. Strong winds break the mass and split the ice blocks, giving them a dangerous edge. The blocks look quite big, and it seems like they…

How to Dock Your Boat

Tips on How to Dock Your Boat

Congratulations on buying your first boat! You have probably watched dozens of videos by now to know how to dock your boat, and we are sure you went down the rabbit hole called docking fails. Aren’t those videos addictive? Stay a few hours long on the marina, and you might see a docking disaster. Now…

Decorate Your Dock

How to Decorate Your Dock

A boat dock is like a deck, and therefore, should be decorated with furniture and accessories, which will give your lakefront house a resort-like feel, complete with a sunset view that you can enjoy while lounging on your recliner. Usually, a dock is a simple walkway that leads to your boat. Some people construct a…

Advantages of Having a Personal Dock

Advantages of Having a Personal Dock

Did you know that a dock slip rental in Canada costs between $35 and $137, depending on how big your boat is? These numbers are just estimates for a single day! If you own a luxurious yacht, the cost is way up high. You are looking at an additional expense of $1,050 to $4,110 per month. That, my friend, is…

Checklist for a Boating Tour

The Ultimate Checklist for a Boating Tour

Thousands of people in Northwest Ontario participate in recreational boating activities, such as fishing, exploration, sporting events, and picnics in the water, to name a few. Although every trip is different, the list of things you need to have onboard usually includes the same. Whether you’re fishing for some spotted seatrout in the Vermillion Bay or looking to take…