4 Tips To Keep Your Home Looking Like New

You don't have to live in a house for very long before it starts showing wear and tear if you don't take good care of it.  If you just get into the habit of doing a few simple things, you can keep your beautiful home looking like you just bought it.  Our luxury lake view homes at the Lake of the Ozarks start out looking amazing, and the following tips will help you to keep yours that way.    

Keep the yard tidy.

Curb appeal is one of the most attractive parts of a new home.  It's definitely the first impression that someone gets about your house.  You don't have to spend a fortune completely redoing the landscaping.  The simple act of keeping the grass cut and weeds pulled can keep your place looking its best.  Don't forget to look up, too.  Trees need to be trimmed often to keep them looking neat.    

Don't postpone routine maintenance.

Your home can keep running like new if you make sure to keep it well maintained. Replace filters and test smoke detectors.  Clean out gutters and inspect the outside for damage.  Keeping a home folder with a calendar listing all of the tasks to be taken care of by season is a great way to stay on top of this.    

Protect the floors.

Rough-looking floors can really age a house.  Take care to clean up spills on carpets or rugs immediately before they can set in.  If you have hardwood floors, make sure that any furniture placed on it has the proper protection so that it won't scratch up your floor when moved around.  

Easy upgrades

When you just want to change things up a little, there are plenty of easy, low-cost things that you can do to make a room that you are tired of look like a new one.  A fresh coat of paint can make a huge improvement to a room.  You can re-grout a tub that is starting to look a little dingy or add new handles to cabinets or pulls to drawers and change the whole feel of a room.  


These tips are very easy ones that will cost you little to nothing, and they will go a long way in keeping your luxurious home at the Lake of the Ozarks looking its very best.  Take great care of the house that you live in, and you just may never want to move again!      

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A Fun Afternoon Out of the Summer Heat - Bridal Cave

It's Summer and you want to get out and enjoy it, but some days in August are just too hot to handle being outdoors.  A great alternative is to visit Bridal Cave Thunder Mountain Park.  You can explore nature while enjoying the refreshing 60 degree temperature inside the cave.  Our wonderful waterfront development at the Lake of the Ozarks is only minutes away from this exciting adventure.

Photo courtesy of www.bridalcave.com 

LOCATION

• 526 Bridal Cave Rd, Camdenton, MO 65020
• By Car:  2 miles north of Camdenton, MO on State Hwy. 5
• By Boat:  On the 10-1/2 MM of the Big Niangua arm of the Lake of the Ozarks

HOURS

• Jan. 2 - Mar. 14:  9 am - 4 pm
• Mar. 15 - June 14:  9 am - 5 pm
• June 15 - Aug. 14:  9 am - 6 pm
• Aug. 15 - Oct. 17:  9 am - 5 pm
• Oct. 18 - Dec. 31:  9 am - 4 pm

They are closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.

Guided tours leave every few minutes during park hours and last about an hour.  Park interpreters will tell the historic tales and legends that go along with this Lake of the Ozarks attraction.

Photo courtesy of www.bridalcave.com 

ADMISSION

• Adults (ages 13 & up):  $16
• Kids (ages 5-12):  $8

HIGHLIGHTS

• Bridal Cave
• The largest lakeside gift shop in the Ozarks
• Lakeside viewing decks
• Nature trails
• Picnic areas
• A public dock
• Observation tower
• Snack center
• Unique rocks and mineral shop

You can even do a little gemstone mining while you are there, panning for semi-precious minerals, and you get to keep what you find!

View a sneak peak of the magnificent cave and Thunder Mountain Park through the Bridal Cave virtual tour.  This is just one more of the amazing and fun attractions that is available to you when you own a Mission Bay lake view home at the Lake of the Ozarks.  Our residential development in Camdenton is a wonderful place to live and play.      

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A Nautical Feel For Your Lake Side Home

Once you own your luxury waterfront home at the Lake of the Ozarks, you have to decide what you are going to do with the inside of it.  A very popular theme when you live near a lake is nautical.  Seashells, sailboats, anchors... There are lots of things that make you think "lake" that look very nice placed decoratively around the house.

The view outside the window of your Mission Bay home is like a beautiful portrait of the lake hanging on your wall.  That's practically decoration enough, but if you would like to further the "lake" theme in your own house, here are a few ideas to work with.

Boats

Trying to decorate with a nautical theme and not including a boat somewhere in there is just silly.  It doesn't even have to be the entire boat.  Lots of different parts of the boat can be used.  Curtains made out of sails would be a nice touch in a lake house.  An old wooden ship's wheel hanging on the wall is really cool.  Add a few throw pillows with anchors printed on them to the couch.

Rope

Rope is very versatile as a decorative element.  It can be wrapped around anything - the base of a candle, a mason jar, a metal trash can, even a flower pot.  Bits of rope can be used as tie backs for curtains.  It can be added to picture frames too.  Floor rugs made out of rope look great with this theme and they can stand up to a lot of traffic.  

Shells

These come in small, medium, and large sizes.  They can be placed pretty much anyplace and lake side whimsy is automatically added to the room.  It can be a fun hobby to keep an eye out for unique shells and rocks to add to your collection whenever you are out.  They can be used as accent pieces, grouped with candles for a centerpiece, or smaller ones can even be displayed in a shadow box on the wall.          

Sand

Sand is excellent in the bottom of large candle holders.  Special frames are made to display sand from trips around photographs.  It also looks pretty in a large bowl with candles, shells, rocks, etc... placed in it.  

Signs

Wooden signs with catchy sayings add a wonderful touch to any lake house.  You can find them at most gift stores or get some old pieces of wood and stencil your own. Here are a few good ones.

"Work like a captain, play like a pirate."

"What happens at the lake house, stays at the lake house."

"Life is better in flip flops."

"Home is where the anchor drops."

"Mermaids welcome."


Nautical is just one of a countless number of ways that you can decorate your waterfront home at the Lake of the Ozarks.  It's casual with a fun, relaxing feel to it. Perfect for escaping and feeling like you are on vacation while you are at home.  

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Grand Opening of a New Aquatic Trail at the Lake of the Ozarks

Mission Bay residents have access to numerous hiking trails in the area, and now people living in the best waterfront homes at the Lake of the Ozarks can enjoy a new water trail as well.  Ha Ha Tonka State Park and the Lake of the Ozarks Watershed Alliance (LOWA) have joined forces to throw a grand opening celebration for the new Big Niangua River Trail.  

Saturday, August 8, 2015

Ha Ha Tonka Spring

Camdenton, MO 

11:00 am 

This aquatic trail is offered to encourage people to see the beauty and fun that they can experience on our Missouri waterways.  Interesting natural, historical, and geological spots can be seen all along the water trail.  

Everyone is invited to attend the celebration on August 8.  Jefferson City's Missouri State Park officials will have kayaks available for public use.  Free paddling lessons and lunch will be a part of this fun outdoor event.  Maps of the trail featuring exciting points of interest along it will be available at Ha Ha Tonka, and should soon be downloadable on the LOWA website. 

There are various lengths sectioned out to experience this trail, along which you will experience many points of interest clearly marked by signs sponsored by Ameren Missouri.  Whether you want to make an entire day of it, or just spend a couple of hours, there is an option for you.

Float Choices:

• 13.3 miles  -  Whistle Bridge to Ha Ha Tonka State Park
•  9.3 miles  -   Mother Nature's Wild Side to Ha Ha Tonka
•  6.2 miles  -   Casa de Loco to Ha Ha Tonka

Points of Interest:

• Ha Ha Tonka State Park
• Two spring-fed creeks - Spencer Creek and Bank Branch -  where in the 1800s a gang of counterfeiters hid out.
• Sugarloaf Vineyard, offering wine tasting, kayak and paddle boat rentals and a shuttle service.
• Onyx Cave, where onyx was mined in the late 20th century. Paddlers can actually float into the cave.
• A wetland area featuring specialized plants and opportunities to view herons, osprey ducks and geese as well as other aquatic life such as turtles, carp and gar.
• 3,700 acres of managed woodlands park landscape
• Rooffener Tie Chute, a natural site where logs were slid down a hill into the river on their way to market.
• The Lake of the Ozarks and Big Niangua River boundary
• Slough area, a smaller alternate channel for the river to follow.
• Roger Ford, a wide shallow section to cross or “ford” to the other side of the river, named after a family that settled in the area in the 1840’s.
• Tie bank and wetland area. At this site railroad ties were launched into the river on their way to the market.
• Gauge House, where an old gauge tower was decommissioned in 1969.
• Power House, constructed in 1929 by Show-Me Power Electric Cooperative.
• Mother Nature’s Riverfront Retreat – Wild Side Access, offering a takeout for float trips, parking, canoe/kayak rental and camping.
• Flat Rock Hole, a good place to find bass and an occasional walleye.
• Nettle Hole a deep, slow pool that might just be the home of lunker bass, catfish or walleye.
• Mother Nature’s Riverfront Retreat – Family Access, offering a boat ramp, a beach for picnicking, floating, fishing, rentals, shuttles, showers and lodging.
• Whistle Bridge, a low water crossing.

LOWA hosts free Kayak Meet-Ups the 2nd Saturday of each month.  These begin at 8:30 am at the LOWA Kayak Launch Rip Rap Demonstration site at Ha Ha Tonka Spring.  The LOWA Paddlers will be at the celebration to offer their experience and assistance to anyone that is interested in learning more about kayaking at the Lake of the Ozarks. 

Mission Bay is proud to be able to offer beautiful homes near amazing outdoor adventure possibilities such as this.  Our waterfront development at the Lake of the Ozarks is just a a short trip from Ha Ha Tonka State Park.  The Big Niangua River Trail launch celebration is sure to be the beginning of many incredible days out on the water for anyone living here.           

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Herb Gardens are Tasty, Attractive, and Simple

Even if you are not quite the green-thumb type, herb gardens aren't that difficult to grow.  The look very pretty in your kitchen or on your back porch, and you'll save money at the grocery store because most of your cooking staples will be right there at your fingertips.  If your neighbors here at our waterfront homes at the Lake of the Ozarks are into giving it a try too, you can even share what you grow with them.

Growing an herb garden can be easier than growing many houseplants.  If you choose to plant them in containers, they can be placed around your home outside or brought inside to grow.  They can make for lovely natural centerpieces.  

To begin planting, you will need:

• pots
• good potting soil
• plant fertilizer
• water
• herbs to plant

Suggested herbs to plant are:

• basil
• sage
• oregano
• thyme
• lavender
• rosemary
• parsley
• chives
• cilantro

Each variety will require different instructions, so read directions carefully.  It is wise to read the planting and care instructions at the store before purchasing to make sure that you only choose plants that you are comfortable taking care of.  Most grow best in at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight a day.  The soil must be kept damp and regularly fed.        

A container herb garden can be fun to take care of and rewarding to accomplish.  They bring added life to your home, and having fresh herbs around may even encourage you to get more creative with your recipes.  This is a wonderful project to try out at your Lake of the Ozarks waterfront home.  Good luck with the planting!   

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A Huge Concert Venue Close To Home

Lake of the Ozarks residents no longer have to travel very far to get an incredible outdoor amphitheater concert experience.  Just a few minutes from Mission Bay's Camdenton lakefront development is the newly re-opened Ozarks Amphitheater.  It has an impressive lineup of talent scheduled for the 2015 season.

The Ozarks Amphitheater is an open-air performance venue.  It has the ability to hold giant-sized concerts with its more than 10,000 seats with additional lawn seating of up to 3,000.  It originally opened in 1993 and was known as the Stoneridge amphitheater for many years.  Some of the famous acts that have performed there in the past are the Charlie Daniel's Band, Foreigner, REO Speedwagon, Miranda Lambert, Blues Traveller, and Willie Nelson.

photo from ozarksamphitheater.com 

The 2015 concert calendar is very impressive as well.  Tickets can be purchased online for each of the upcoming shows. 


July 11          Think Floyd USA (Pink Floyd tribute band)
July 17          The Guess Who with special guest Mark Andrew 
July 18          The Music of ABBA: Featuring Arrival From Sweden
Aug.  1          Tracy Lawrence with special guest Payton Taylor
Aug.  7          Grateful Dead Experience:  The Schwag
Aug. 21         Dokken, Warrant, and Firehouse
Aug. 22         Get the Led Out - The American Led Zeppelin
Aug. 29         Molly Hatchet with special guests Bucky Covington and Old                                           Southern Moonshine Revival 


You may not bring in your own food and beverages to the amphitheater, but there are plenty of vendors on site.  Varieties include BBQ, hot dogs, pretzels, nachos, soda, water, beer, wine, liquor, and more. 

You can find details about each of the bands plus the amphitheater itself at:

Ozarks Amphitheater

2367 N State Highway 5

Camdenton, MO 65020

(573)346-0000

This impressive concert venue is one more benefit of living in a lake view home at the Lake of the Ozarks.  You no longer have to travel to St. Louis of Kansas City to enjoy an amazing night of entertainment under the stars.    

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Fourth of July Fun at the Lake of the Ozarks

July is a very busy month at the Lake.  It's mid-Summer and lots of people are here on vacation, keeping the area lively.  The lucky residents of our Lake of the Ozarks waterfront development get to enjoy this marvelous area all year round.  The Fourth of July is a perfect kickoff to this fun-filled month with all kinds of celebrations, festivals, concerts, and fireworks displays.  Here are a few that are close to home for Mission Bay.

July 3 - Old Kinderhook

They will be hosting lots of family-friendly fun from 5 pm - 9 pm at their 5th Annual Fireworks Fun Fest. There will be free activities like bounce houses, face painting, games, and live music.  An all-American cookout and pig roast will be served for $12 per person and concessions will be available. 

July 3 - Windermere Baptist Conference Center

A "Freedom Celebration" will take place from 8 am - 10 pm here.  Activities will include old-fashioned games, live music, and a barbecue.  Fireworks will begin around 9 pm.  

July 3 & 5 - Ozark Amphitheater

Enjoy an outdoor concert here for the holiday.  The Ozark Mountain Daredevils and special guests Cindy Woolf and Mark Bilyeu will grace the stage on Friday night.  Doors open at 6 pm, with the show starting at 7 pm.  Sunday will feature the Kentucky Headhunters with special guests Confederate Railroad and Carolyn Wonderland.  This evening doors will open at 6:30 pm, and the show starts at 7 pm.  You can purchase tickets on their website.     

July 4 - Tropic Island 

If you'd like to see some fireworks from on the water, the Tropic Island will be leaving Tan-Tar-A Resort  at 7:30 pm for a 2-hour cruise.  Reservations need to be made because this always books up early.

That's just a few highlights.  There will be fireworks and celebrations throughout the weekend.  For a full list of dates, times, and information check out FunLake's full list of Independence Day fireworks.  Their calendar also highlights much of the live music around the area bars and restaurants.  

Whatever you do, and wherever you spend it. all of us here at Mission Bay hope that you all have a very happy and very safe Fourth of July holiday.    

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