Just as it's important to regularly take on upkeep projects inside of your home, it's important to think about what areas outside of the residence you can improve. If you own a waterfront lot, one project to think about is getting a new dock. It's possible that you don't currently have a dock, or perhaps have an old one that has seen better days. It can be fun to hire a dock builder and talk about size, shape, and design features. What you might not realize is that having a new dock can change your life in the following ways.

Get You Outside More

Many people enjoy spending time outside, but you may feel as though you occasionally lack the motivation to get outdoors and enjoy the fresh air. The addition of a new dock at the edge of your yard can provide a significant incentive for getting outside more. You might decide to take a deck chair down to the dock and read your book, or you might lie on a beach towel and get some sun. If you have children, they may step away from their computers and TVs in favor of jumping into the water, fishing, and more.

Encourage You to Buy a Boat

It's possible that you've wanted to own some type of boat over the years, but that you've been discouraged from doing so because you didn't have a dock. For example, you might not have wanted to dock a boat at a local marina, given the monthly fees and the inconvenience of accessing the boat. Getting a new dock can help you finally buy a boat — perhaps a fishing boat that you can use with family and friends or maybe just a canoe that you can use for quiet paddles on weekend mornings.

Make It Convenient for People to Visit You

When you live on a waterfront lot, you'll often make friends with other people who reside around the body of water. It can be fun to get together with them on summer days, but not having a dock can be a challenge. As soon as you get your new dock, you may find that people are keener to visit you. For example, someone who lives across the lake can simply drive their boat over and moor it against your dock. You could find that your social calendar begins to fill up as a result of getting a new dock.

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