Discover the World of Cabins
Discover cabin decor tips, learn about cabin construction and the building process, tour dream cabins, maintain your cottage, and enjoy the cabin lifestyle you know and love.
Should You Renovate or Rebuild?
When staring down the renovate-versus-rebuild dilemma, start the decision-making process by asking these six questions:
The Ultimate Guide to Sharing Cabin Ownership
Here are the three main challenges faced by cabin co-owners and how to tackle each:
Are You Prepared for Storm Damage to Your Cabin?
The Ins and Outs of Owning a Cabin on National Forest Land
The government is no typical landlord. Learn about cabins on national forest land and what that means for your property rights.
Trimming Trees, Seasoning Wood
Q: What is the best time for trimming tree branches? And how long should fresh-cut logs sit before using them as firewood?
DIY Dock: Should You Build Your Own Dock?
Your official resource to help you replace, complete building plans, or design and build your own dock on-site.
The Waterline Puzzle: How to Get Lake Water Without the Water Line Freezing
Hoping to winterize the cottage but have not figured out a way to get water from the lake to the house without the water line fre…
Nature Memory Ornaments
These two-sided, birch-bark ornaments are a great way to capture some of your favorite cabin memories, and they look great as hol…
Building a DIY Outdoor Shower
Learn how to make your very own outdoor cabin shower with this luxurious DIY project.
Outdoor Shower Plans & Materials List
All the plans and materials you need to successfully build your own outdoor shower.
How to Build & Enjoy an Outdoor Solar Shower
An outdoor solar powered shower is appealing to the cabin owner because of its simplicity.
How to Build a Retaining Wall
Add a smart, secure retaining wall to your cabin landscape plan with these straightforward steps.
How to Make an In-Ground Fire Pit
A few simple tips and tricks for making your very own fire pit.
How to Make an Ice Rink at the Cabin
Enjoy ice-skating this winter with these tips on making an impromptu ice rink at the cabin.
DIY Pathway With Natural Landscaping
Your walkway is the first impression of every experience you have at your cabin. Dress up the pathway by yourself to create that …
DIY: Message Board
This simple DIY Message Board is perfect for keeping track of comings and goings at the cabin. Make yours today!
Fail-Proof Fire-Building Tips & Techniques
Believe it or not, making a fire is easy once you know how to properly build it. Follow these fool-proof tip and tricks to buildi…
Help Keep Loons on Your Lake
If you’ve noticed fewer loons at your lake over the past few years, you may be able to help by improving their habitat.
Heron Nest-Building Projects
Build a heron nest in order to keep these graceful birds fishing around your cabin lake.
15 Practical Cabin Landscaping Tips
Good landscaping adds value, privacy, and beauty to your property. Here are our 15 practical cabin landscaping tips that will enh…
6 Easy Steps to Building a Deck
Follow these steps to build the perfect deck for your cabin.
Dogs at the Cabin
We finished building our vacation cottage in the mountains of western Maine about a year ago. My husband and I had been dreaming …
Taking Your Dog to the Cabin
Dog Drinking From Lake: Is it Safe?
Dogs drinking from the lake seems natural. But intestinal diseases like giardia from drinking untreated water could cause serious…
Felines & Birds Don't Mix
The problem with letting cats outside? Birds.
It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's a Dog!
On October 15-17, 2010, the National Dock Dogs Championships were held in Dubuque, Iowa. And the star of the show was a dog named Baxter who – with a little help from his owner, Tony Lampert of St. Louis, Mo. – took first place in the Big Air category.
VIDEO: Dogs Dock Jumping in Slow Motion
Do you ever wonder what a dock-diving dog looks like in slow motion?