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Lake Living: Tips for Keeping your Toddler Safe when you Live on the Water

Living on the lake is beautiful, but it can also be dangerous. You can never be too cautious about water safety, especially when you have small children. Before you even start looking at Lake Keowee homes for sale, learn all you can about water safety. Here are some tips for keeping your toddler safe when you live on the water.

Water Safety at Home

It’s easy to get complacent when you’re home, in the comfort of your own back yard. But this is the riskiest place for drowning. Follow these tips:

  • Lock all exterior doors, including front doors that don’t lead directly to the water.
  • Use a chime system so that if a door is opened, you’ll know.
  • Consider fencing in the back yard with a childproof latch so that kids can play in the yard without being able to reach the water.

Safety Near and in the Water

Whether you’re hanging out on your own private dock or swimming/wading in the water right off your own property, this is another place for extreme caution.

  • Adequate supervision. Keep your eyes on your children at all times or make sure someone else you trust is watching. Always make sure a responsible adult is keeping an eye out for trouble. If that designated person needs a break for any reason, be sure to appoint someone else to keep watch.
  • Put the phone away. Phones are incredibly distracting and pull your attention away from the water in an instant, often without even realizing it. Plus, your phone is at risk for water damage when you have it out near the water. The safest option is to store it some distance away from the water.
  • Make sure your kids can swim early. Swimming lessons can start for babies as early as 6 months. Survival lessons are available for kids of all ages that teach them to float on their back in the water and not to panic in case they accidentally fall in. The earlier your child learns to swim, the better.

Boating and Watercraft Safety

When you have your small child/children out on a boat or jet-ski, there are some additional water safety tips that you should take into consideration.

  • People of all ages should wear a life jacket. This goes for everyone, whether you can swim or not. Boating accidents can involve head injuries that could leave you unconscious. In that case, a life jacket can literally save your life. Make sure the life jacket fits properly and is put on correctly. Life jackets often have an easily forgotten strap that hooks between the legs to keep them from riding up and sliding off. Be sure to secure that strap, in addition to the front clasps.
  • Wear, and have your kids wear, non-slip water shoes while on the boat to prevent accidents or falls.
  • Enroll the whole family in a boating safety class.

Find Lake Keowee Homes for Sale through Total Quality Homebuilders and Waterfront Properties

Now that you and your entire family, including the tiniest one, are prepared to live on the water with these safety tips, you can start checking out Lake Keowee homes for sale. Total Quality Homebuilders and Waterfront Properties specializes in both custom home building and real estate, so whether you’re looking for an existing home or a lot to build on, TQ can help. Call today to see what’s available now: (864) 868-5253.

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6 Reasons People Love Lake Living

Are you on the fence about whether or not lake living is for you? There’s certainly a lot to think about. Whether you’re considering lake property in South Carolina or you’re not sure yet, consider these 6 reasons people love lake living.

Lake Keowee Lake Living

Lake Living on Lake Keowee

The natural beauty of Lake Keowee

It’s hard to beat the view of a lake: tranquil waters and the sway of trees, a clear blue sky, and soft waves lazily lapping the shore. Enjoy the beauty of the diverse wildlife that the lake sustains such as fish, amphibians, birds, deer, and much more.

Water promotes relaxation

Studies have shown that living near the water is relaxing for people, helping to reduce stress and even lower blood pressure. It also helps with sleep for those who struggle with insomnia. Sit outside before going to bed and listen to the sounds of the water and nature, even open your bedroom window at night and let them serenade you as you sleep.

Recreation on the lake

The lake offers a plethora of recreational opportunities such as boating, fishing, swimming, paddling, waterskiing, hiking, biking, and much more. There’s always something to do either on or around the water. If you enjoy the outdoors, lake living is definitely for you.

Summer entertaining

If you like to host family and friends for get-togethers and parties, having a lake home makes that all the more fun. Everyone loves to visit a lake house, especially those who don’t have the luxury of living on the water. You’ll have no problem filling your house up with visitors at any given time.

Privacy on your own dock

Lake living offers instant privacy. The way the properties are situated, often built into the natural lay of the land, means your neighbors won’t be right in your backyard. You’re likely to have a larger lot with trees separating each property from the next. If you put in a private dock, only your property and those who live there or visit with your permission will have access to it. No waiting in line at a boat launch.

The property value of lakefront lots

Right now, lakefront property in South Carolina is a hot commodity. Whatever you pay for a lakefront lot, it will only increase in value over time as waterfront property becomes more and more scarce.

You will Love Lake Living Too with the Help of Total Quality Home Builders and Waterfront Properties

If these 6 qualities of lake life pushed you over the edge to choosing this lifestyle for yourself, call Total Quality Home Builders and Waterfront Properties. Lake property in South Carolina is going fast, but there are homes and lots available now on Lake Keowee. Whether you’re looking for an existing home or a lot on which to build a custom home, Total Quality can help. With an expert lake home builder and real estate agency in one, you have every option at your disposal. Call Total Quality Home Builders and Waterfront Properties today to realize your love of lake living: (864) 868-5253.

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Building on Lake Keowee
The Bauers’ Story

You Gotta Love it When a Plan Comes Together

Many times a couple will search and search and finally find the perfect waterfront lot … and then begins the difficult builder on Lake Keowee interview process, searching for just the right fit. It’s seldom one is fortunate to find both a Waterfront Land Specialist/Broker and Builder under one roof.

The Bauers’ Story – Waterford Point Community

“Jean and I decided to retire on Lake Keowee after looking for lake property for 12 years. We did research online from Orlando and then came up for a week to buy a lot. Our original realtors did not work out after spending only a few hours together. We happened to pass the Total Quality Home Builders office, which was one of the builders we were considering.

“We stopped in to see if they could recommend a realtor to help us buy a lot. We met Tim Revis, Paul Davis, and Jenna Emerson. Everyone was very nice, and Tim said he could help us. We had a few lots in mind and he made some calls and selected several lots for us to see. After a few days, we decided on a lot and Tim closed the deal the same day.”

“Tim did an excellent job explaining the TQ process, and we thought so highly of the team that we decided to use them as our builder without even talking to anyone else. We were very impressed with the charity Tim founded, HomesofHope.org. Tim and the TQ Team were obviously good people that we could trust with building our dream home. That was especially important since we were building while still living in Orlando. We trusted Tim Revis completely, and Total Quality Home Builders did not disappoint.

“Paul did an excellent job with the foundation and lot preparation work. Scott Johnson took over working all the remaining details. We picked some of our options directly with subcontractors TQ recommended and selected many others through Scott. That entire process went exceptionally smooth. TQ deals with very reputable suppliers and people and those suppliers that we dealt with were very helpful. Working with Scott was extremely easy as well (since we have similar taste). So, once he understood our vision, he took it from there and helped customize even the smallest details. All the interior and exterior finished turned out as we hoped. We moved up to Seneca two months before the house was complete which was great since we got to meet many of the subcontractors. We were at the house every day and were able to see the final touches executed. Larry McDonald took over working the final details and helped close out the punch list items. Larry is great to work with as well and brings years of building experience.

“We are very fortunate to have found such a beautiful lot and TQ built us a stunning home! We moved in six months ago and still wake up every day and can’t believe how fortunate we are to live in this beautiful home on this gorgeous lake. We are grateful to TQ for the attention to detail and for building such a fine home. Without a doubt, we would recommend Total Quality Home Builders to build your custom dream home for you.”

HB and Jean Bauers
Waterford Point Community

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