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Four Benefits of a Hillside Lake Home

Four Benefits of a Hillside Lake Home

Hillside lake homes are a spectacular way to enjoy the outdoors in a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. If you’re looking at a lake home you've found that lots that...

Most popular cabin upgrades

Most popular cabin upgrades

There is something special about spending time on the water, especially when you have your own cabin. It provides a sense of peace and relaxation that cannot be found anywhere else. But if you are...

The Perfect Inclined Elevator Installation

The Perfect Inclined Elevator Installation

You have your dream home on a beautiful lake. Views for miles. The smell of the lake, mixed in with forest scents and a hint of a bonfire. Your friends are envious of your home. The only way to make...

Why to Not Build a DIY Hill Climber

Why to Not Build a DIY Hill Climber

The hill climber is a great invention. They take the climb out of any hill. No more steps. Relaxation. You might look at one system or see a brochure and think, “I can build one of those!” Maybe you...

The Importance of a Hillside Lift Inspection

The Importance of a Hillside Lift Inspection

Your hillside lift is an incredible machine! It’s smooth, quiet and safe. Although there are not a lot of moving parts, you need to give it the care and attention it deserves. Just like you give...

Six Questions to Ask a Hillside Tram Company

Six Questions to Ask a Hillside Tram Company

When you’re looking to make an investment, you need to do your homework. Buying a hillside tram, also known as an inclined elevator or hillside lift,  is no different. You’re buying a specialized...

Five Tips to Keep Your Hill Lift Safe

Five Tips to Keep Your Hill Lift Safe

A Marine Innovations hill lift ( also known as a hill tram, hillside lift or funicular) is the best-built system you can buy, period! You want to make sure you, your family and friends are safe when...

Three Misconceptions About an Inclined Elevator

Three Misconceptions About an Inclined Elevator

An inclined elevator is a welcome addition to many hillside homes, but often people have some misconceptions that prevent them from asking how this fabulous tool can benefit them. When you look at...

Hillside Trams Are Not Just For When You’re “Old”

Hillside Trams Are Not Just For When You’re “Old”

We recently had a display at a major boat show. One thing I often heard was “I’ll get a hillside tram when I’m old.” I understand our society promotes being young and “old” people are perceived as...

Aging in place with accessible dock transportation

Aging in place with accessible dock transportation

We all love the view from our cabin but may not like the stairs to the dock. As we age, the stairs become more of a challenge. Accessible dock transportation is key to helping us continue to enjoy...

Winterizing Your Residential Funicular

Winterizing Your Residential Funicular

Maybe you’re lucky and live in a warm climate and are able to boat year-round. For many of us, each fall we put away our boats and summer toys to prepare for winter activities. Often this includes...