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.
How to Deal with Bats at the Cabin
If you are experiencing a bat infestation at the cabin, make sure to follow these tips and tricks to help you manage them.
How to Deal with Snakes at the Cabin
If snakes are invading your cabin garden, follow these tips on how to deal with them effectively.
How to Watch Out for Scale Insects This Fall
What are scale insects and why should you keep an eye out for them this fall?
How to Deal with Chipmunks at the Cabin
Whether you love them or hate them, follow these tips for how do deal with chipmunks in your cabin garden.
DIY a Covered Bird Seed Tray
Keep the neighborhood birds happy with this unique and easy-to-build feeder.
Holiday Must-Haves: Mulled Wine
Instantly make the holidays feel festive with this warm, spiced toddy.
Why Do Leaves Change During Fall?
Why do we see such beautiful foliage in the fall? We reveal the biology behind why the leaves change color every year.
The 16 Best Places To Catch Leaf Change This Fall
As the countryside hues shift from summer greens to autumn bronzes, grab your mittens and favorite pair of wellies to check out o…
3 Tips for Fall Planting
If you haven’t scoped out the great fall bargains or done any fall rearranging, now’s the time. Keep these three tips in mind to …
Make Your Own Spice Rack
This sleek spice rack holds your favorite spices and measuring spoons all in one spot. It’s easy to make and looks great, too!
How to Paint Pre-Finished Furniture
We show you how to paint pre-finished furniture without making it appear scratched off.
Why Cabin Puzzles Are the Best Rainy Day Lifesaver
Puzzles are seriously underrated toys and amazing for rainy days at the cabin.
A Solution for Bathroom Breaks in the Outdoors
The Tinkle Belle is a stand-to-pee device for women who are on the go and don't want to expose too much.
This DIY Helps You Clean Your Fridge Coils
Do you know that many manufacturers recommend cleaning the coils on your refrigerator at least twice a year?
Read This Before You Buy a Firepit
Make sure you know exactly what you are getting with this basic guide to firepits at the cabin.
Caramel-Chocolate-Pecan Pie
In our book, you can’t go wrong with chocolate, caramel, or pecan pie in any form. Combine all three in one pie, and the result i…
Pumpkin Bars with White Chocolate-Cream Cheese Frosting
If you’ve been in search of the best-ever pumpkin bar recipe, here it is! Its cakey texture and rich frosting make this one speci…
Caramel-Chai Oatmeal Cookies
These caramel-chai oatmeal cookies are going to be staples at your cabin.
3 Ways to Preserve and Can Your Fall Harvest
Keep the kitchen shelves stocked and loaded with these canning, dehydrating, or freezing tips for your fall harvest.
The Disease to Know About If You're Near the Water
Leptospirosis is an unseen bacteria that lurks in waters. The odds of it spreading goes up in warmer weather because the disease …
Fire Restrictions: What Does a Fire Ban Mean?
The United States Forest Service uses its fire restriction and fire ban system to stop dangerous activities when the risk of star…
How One Minnesota Mother Embodies Healthy Living + Sustainability
The Minnesota mother lives in an A-frame in the woods with her chalk-artist husband, two dogs, two cats, ducks and chickens.
The 4 Essentials for Porch Parties
Whether you’re having friends over for a drink or serving dinner to a crowd, make sure you keep your loved ones warm and cozy all…
DIY Copper Garden Tower
Build this trellis in a day. Then use it to dress up any corner of your garden!
DIY: Build Your Own Adirondack Chair
Adirondack chairs are the perfect accessory for any outdoor cabin space. Add a touch of personal flair to your yard by following …
The Right Place to Put a Bird Feeder
The perfect place to put a bird feeder isn't as easy to figure out as you might think.
The Best Weekend Backpack to Take to the Cabin
Finding a backpack that conveniently carries all your things—while still looking fashionable—for that quick weekend getaway at th…