Storing Your Cabin's Gear for the Water

Fun on the water often comes with lots of gear – from boats to life jackets, skis to sails, paddles to deck chairs. A boathouse or waterfront storage building can help protect your water toys, put everything you need within easy reach, and make a style statement, too. Before you start doodling designs for your dream dock or boathouse, check with the zoning restrictions in your area, which may dictate what you can build and how close it can be to the water.