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Fishing With Kids
13 Great Ideas for Fishing with Kids
It’s one thing to take the kids out fishing once. How do you ensure they’ll have a good time and want to come back for more?
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Winterizing the Cabin: Preventing Frozen Pipes
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Wood Bees Attacking Log Home
What can we do to prevent further damage done by wood bees?
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Tips for Trimming and Pruning
Snow-Covered Cabin in Winter
Closing Up the Cabin for the Season
Closing up the cabin for cold days ahead? Check and make sure you've completed everything before it's too late.
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Must-Know Ice Rink Maintenance Tips
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Log Cabin Maintenance: Keeping the Bugs Out
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Maintaining the Outhouse: How to Treat Outhouse Waste
Learn how to properly maintain the outhouse at your cabin. We cover how to treat the waste in an outhouse in an environmentally s…
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A Seasonal Checklist for Keeping Pests Out of the Cabin
Follow some simple, seasonal, pest-focused home maintenance to keep pests out of your cabin, cottage, camp or lake house year-rou…
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Help Your Rot-Resistant Lumber Last Longer
Naturally resistant wood species are not guaranteed to last any longer than pressure- or green-treated lumber. Here are some ways…
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What to Do When Deers Trim Your Trees
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Which TV is Better for a Cold Climate: LCD or LED?
If your TV is left in sub-freezing temperatures or cold climates most of the winter, which is the better choice: LCD or LED?
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How to Prevent and Treat Mold and Mildew in Cabin Bathrooms
A few simple steps to prevent unwanted mold and mildew in your bathroom.
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How to Clean Interior Logs
Cleaning the interior logs of years of dust and grime, might feel overwhelming. But our guide makes it more manageable.
Lake-Friendly Soaps
Is Any Soap Environmentally Safe for the Lake?
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How Reverse Osmosis is Used to Produce Maple Syrup
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Is Your Drinking Water Safe?
Expert tips for ensuring your aqua is A-OK
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10 Trends in Green Design
Tips and tricks that are definitely worth a try to improve both your cabin's efficiency and your health:
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Less Money Goes Up in Smoke With These Fireplaces
Does your cabin fireplace have a dirty little secret? If it’s a wood-burning, open masonry fireplace, or a fireplace insert built…
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How to Plant Trees for Energy Savings
Nurturing a few trees around your cabin adds aesthetic value for sure, but with a little strategy before sinking your shovel, you…
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Tips for Building & Owning an Off-the-Grid Cabin
Why would an experienced home builder decide to build a tiny off-grid cabin for his family? The answer starts with 120 acres, abu…
Rain Garden
Rain Garden Benefits and Tips
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Retrofit Your Cabin for Energy Efficiency
From quick fixes to major projects, you can save major money and have a more energy efficient cabin.
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Environmentally Friendly Toilets
Composting and incinerating toilets can be a practical, economical and eco-friendly choice for cabin owners.
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The Essential Guide to Composting vs. Incinerating Toilets
Can’t decide between a composting or incinerating toilet? Learn which kind is best for your cabin.
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Why Your Cabin Needs an Energy Audit
How can you scour the cabin for energy leaks without giving up valuable patio time? It's simple - consult an energy auditor.
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DIY Energy-Saving Ideas for the Cabin
Save both money and the environment with these three often-overlooked, energy-saving ideas you can DIY.
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Environmentally Friendly Cabin Design
These environmentally friendly cabin design practices can save you money and benefit your health, while minimizing your impact on…

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