February 2006

Cabin Life brings you the joy of cabin, cottage and lakehome living with ideas, information, and inspiration for your special place. Gorgeous photos, beautiful cabins, renovation ideas, delicious recipes and fun weekend projects are only a few of the things you'll receive in every issue of Cabin Life magazine.

Cabin Living

Create a sanctuary for birds

Roll out the welcome mat with the best types of feeders.

pg. 13

Classic wooden boats

Our love affair with these venerable and ageless beauties.

pg. 24

Cabin developments

Can they be good neighbors? Here's a checklist to review.

pg. 30

Create your own ski lodge look

How to pull it together with vintage winter sports gear.

pg. 32

The art of slushmobiling

Don't let the slush get you (and your snowmobile) down.

pg. 38

Which boat is right for you?

The most important things to consider when choosing a watercraft.

pg. 40

Boat and PWC resource guide

Start your shopping here for fun on the water.

pg. 46

The cabin planner

A special section on designing, planning, building, renovating.

pg. 50

Kitchen for a crowd

Make this most popular room the easiest place to gather.

pg. 50

A more efficient woodstove

10 tips that really work!
(For pellet and gas stoves, too.)

pg. 54

Anatomy of a skylight

Seven things to look for in a no-fail window to the sky.

pg. 56

Cabin Home

Clips & quips

Cool stuff: Just plain useful.
What People Want: Home technologies.
Rock Faces: A cabinized Mount Rushmore.
Announcing: 2006 Photo Contest.
Boaters, Save Gas: 10 things to save $.

pg. 10

Cabinitis

Winter Revelry: Enjoying the cabin in cold weather? You bet!

pg. 16

Fit for the cabin

Never a Dull Drawer: Knobs and pulls can add character to your cabin.

pg. 19

Wild things

Surviving Winter: Where do all the turtles go?

pg. 20

Sports & rec

A Well-Lit Boat: Are you using your navigational lights properly?