Tommy Docks Blog

  As you begin to outfit your dock with more and more accessories, you’ll likely start exploring new ways to have fun on the water. One of the most popular activities in recent years has been a booming area for outdoor adventure: kayaking! If you buy a kayak as opposed to renting one, then you’ll definitely need to store it safely. When it comes to kayak storage, you have some different options as to what makes the most sense in terms of kayak security and convenience. Depending on your waterfront property, you have a few different ways to approach this...

  While winter is still winding down, it’s time to start thinking of warmer days! When you’re eyeing the lake season, you might be thinking of getting back to your favorite activities. Of course, it’s also fun to expect to try some new ones as well. When it comes to water sports, you can be any age and try a number of activities that help you enjoy the open water and sunshine. Here are five water sports to try in 2022 if you haven’t given them a go before! Kayaking Kayaking really took off in 2020 during the heart of...

  The way we look at it, plenty of people like doing their own projects. That’s why Tommy Docks offers DIY dock packages that let you build your own hardware. That said, it’s hard sometimes to predict whether or not you’re up for the task. The good news is that no matter your experience with dock hardware or DIY projects, Tommy Docks' designs are easily manageable if you have the right tools and time to make the blueprint come to life. Here are some tips on what you’ll need to know if you want to build your own dock.  First...

  There are a lot of ways we can look at building a great waterfront property. You can simply buy the latest and greatest accessories and hardware, but that’s only going to get you so far. In fact, you need something on top of great dock enhancements to make your property really shine. For the best way to enhance your property, you’ll want to do everything you can to maximize space, install add-ons to build on what you can offer yourself and guests, and most importantly, look to make the most of the dock itself. Here are three crucial dock...

  At some point in the past year or so, you might have made a huge decision. For a long time, a waterfront property might have been on the wishlist, or even more likely, a dream you didn’t know could happen. Now, it’s all yours! When it comes to becoming a waterfront property owner, there are some things to consider in terms of maximizing the new space you own. One such area is making sure your connection to the water is secure, safe, and in the best condition possible. If you inherited a dock that could use a little love,...