In the Midwest, we are either blessed, or cursed, with ample flat, developable land. It is a blessing in letting us build homes with easy access for automobiles and pedestrians. Slight grades and a few steps are probably your only obstacles. The curse would be our...

We all seem tied to our devices these days.  Imagine your family riding the lake funicular from your cabin to the dock and all the phones are sitting on the cabin counter. What would you do with yourselves on the water.  Here are 10 great reasons to leave the phones...

Your home is your paradise. You can sit on your deck and enjoy the grandeur of nature. Elevated high above your lake, you can see for miles.  However, this exceptional view comes with a long flight of stairs to the dock. A hillside lift, also known as a hillside tram,...

You’ve seen one at your neighbor’s, the marina or on YouTube - a home inclined elevator!  They look fun, interesting, maybe easy. Maybe you’ve considered one as you carry the cooler down to the pontoon. You think they might be nice, but…. Maybe you should think...

They say, “home is where the heart is.” Most people think about growing old in their home.  If your home is on a hill, adding a hillside tram can help insure you can stay in your home for the long term. Your hillside home gives you spectacular views. They might be of...

Your home is on a hill.  Your dock (or maybe your garage) is a down a treacherous hill. There are steps, but they are wearing you out.  You think a hillavator is the best solution to tame your hill.  They are known by many other names, inclined elevator, hill tram,...

Your lake home is a special place.  It’s where you relax, recharge and socialize.  It might hold special memories of your kids and grandchildren growing up. Maybe your lake home is your permanent home.  Either way, you probably want to enjoy your lake home as long as...

Everyone has different needs and wants. Each home is different. Your reasons for wanting a specific tool is unique to only you. If you're looking at a hill tram for your home, you might have one immediate need in mind. But there are a multitude of reasons that you...

Everyone dreams of building their ideal home or remodeling their house into the perfect home.  As these dreams come into focus, there are lots of changes inside and out.  Any changes must be looked at carefully.  Exterior changes can alter your local environment. If...