Living the Cabin Life
Now that you've found and built your perfect cabin, it's time to reap the benefits of cabin life. Enjoy outdoor recreation like hiking and boating, learn about the nature that resides around your property, and prepare for hosting large families and guests so you're stress-free.











Intrigued about the possibilities of renting your own cabin to guests? Get some insider advice:
Sky-high views and rustic accommodations... What could be better?
Here’s why The Cabincast is the ultimate companion for long car rides.
Celebrate Dad with gifts that boast the best of the cabin lifestyle, from sleeping in to grilling out:
This community, located entirely in the bounds of Yosemite National Park, offers the chance to embrace the best of the cabin lifestyle:
Learn all about the American goldfinch and how you can attract them to your cabin.
The next time you're bird watching at the cabin, make sure to look for the classic black-capped chickadee.
Squirrels are no stranger to the cabin life. Here's what to do when squirrels are a common visitor in your outdoor space.
What to do when rabbits are invading your outdoor space at the cabin.
What to do when you come across wild deer in your cabin garden.
As an alternative to green beans, try this recipe with snow peas or asparagus.
This clever recipe cooks turkey, potatoes, and gravy all in the same slow cooker. The seasoned turkey is seared in a skillet to add color, then cooked with broth on a bed of potatoes. When the turkey is done, it’s simple to mash the potatoes and thicken the broth with flour to make the gravy.
Just three simple elements will make your garden a hit with birds.
Make this easy bacon-wrapped shrimp appetizer while you’re waiting for your holiday meal to finish cooking.
Got an old door and a few hours to spare? Transform it into an eye-catching centerpiece of a modern home office with this cool project!
Here's how to frame your picture collage on your wall without nailing a dozen holes in the process.
Healthy can be delicious! This grilled broccolini recipe will have you dreaming about vegetables for days.
Flavorful, yet simple, this sauce turns everything it touches into pure gold. How have you lived without it for so long?
Classic ingredients, classic recipe—cordon bleu is old school but this new twist proves it still has plenty of life!
While you’re at the cabin, there’s a good chance you want to spend most of your time outside. Nature rules at the cabin, but the weather doesn’t always feel that way. If the weather doesn't go as planned on your next cabin getaway, make sure you have these board games at the ready to stay unplugged.
A honey-chili rub and a hot grill turn tenderloin into a delectable masterpiece.
This sun-dried tomato butter is sure to give any dish a flavor boost. You'll never use regular butter again!
Although steaks dripping with tomato butter get top billing here, the potato cakes steal the show. This meal will never go out of style.
This recipe is a unique twist on a classic. The flavor of the tomatillos in the guacamole will turn your boring dip into a brilliant dish.
These inexpensive planters are easy to customize and will give your deck a personalized touch.
This chopped slaw is eat to make and even easier to eat. Use it as a topping on a sandwich or as a simple side dish for your summertime meals.