Lake House DIY: January Edition

Lake House DIY: January Edition

The Finger Lakes are among the most popular vacation destinations in Upstate New York. It’s a favorable place to visit year-round and has special activities for each season. Guests look forward to their stay at a vacation home for the unique ways it celebrates the area in which it’s located. We’ll continue to suggest DIY (Do It Yourself) projects that will embrace the current season and lake life in the Finger Lakes! 

CHECK OUT OUR JANUARY PROJECT IDEAS:

• Outdoor Shower

Start each summer morning in a meditative state of mind with an outdoor shower.

Antique hardware and bright white shower walls make for an eye-catching addition to this beach-inspired deck.

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• Ski Stair Railing

It’s a slippery slope, repurpose vintage wooden water skis into a staircase railing.

Next time you clean out the attic or catch a yard sale be on the lookout for old wooden skis, you'll put them to great use in your home!

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• Painted Boat Cleat Hooks

Put a nautical spin on your interior décor with boat cleats.

Pick bright paint colors and enjoy them as a great functional piece as hooks or drawer pulls, you can’t go wrong!

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When you choose to bring these ideas to life, you make your lake home more desirable to vacationers. Be sure to share your home improvements with our Owner Services team so they can feature them on your properties listing.

We can’t wait to see what DIY projects our vacation owners tackle next!