Owning a recreational property allows the joy of hosting others and sharing your favorite place, often remotely. Hosting involves answering many questions from your guests. “Which remote do I use?” “Which linens go on which beds?” “Where should we fish on the lake?” Backporch® provides the solution that enables perfect remote hosting – the platform […]

Checking off your Property To-Do List can be a pain, especially if it’s a seasonal property like a lake house. Coordinating everyone showing up with the right tools and parts and tasks for what to do is tough. Then sometimes all the work falls all on one person, which can lead to bad family dynamics […]

Scheduling a time when you and your family or friends can visit your property can be challenging. You know the drill: dozens of text and email threads, waiting on kids’ sports games and work schedules. And trying to host another family all while coordinating with your property’s co-owners, it gets complicated! That’s why we designed […]

After the worst winter storm to hit Texas in decades, many homeowners are scrambling to assess damage caused by unprecedented temperatures. We sincerely empathize with those who went without power and heat for days and who are now dealing with property damage from the storm. Here are some thoughts from our founder on what he […]

How to set up your property on the app. Thank you for choosing backporch! We sincerely hope it will be a tremendous help to you and your family as you enjoy your recreational property. Download the app for iPhone or Android and get started! Starting with a blank canvas can be overwhelming, so here are […]

A note from our founder: Maintaining shared properties can be overwhelming. Welcome to the solution: backporch, the app that helps you and your family cooperate in owning, enjoying, and sharing your property. It was born of the idea (and personal experience) that stewarding your property together can be joyful. Grandparents and parents can share their […]