Cabin Maintenance
Keeping up with a cabin, especially if it's a second home, can feel overwhelming. We provide the best tips and advice on maintaining the cabin so there are less undiscovered surprises that pop up.

With smart technology and simple measures, you can rest easy knowing your cabin is safe and secure while you're away. Here's what to do.
Follow these tips for safe and smart campfires at the cabin:
If you make your cabin difficult for the thieves to access, they will probably move on to some other unfortunate residence. Here …
If thunder roars, go indoors!
Q: What is the best time for trimming tree branches? And how long should fresh-cut logs sit before using them as firewood?
Your official resource to help you replace, complete building plans, or design and build your own dock on-site.
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…
Add a smart, secure retaining wall to your cabin landscape plan with these straightforward steps.
Your walkway is the first impression of every experience you have at your cabin. Dress up the pathway by yourself to create that …
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…
If you’ve noticed fewer loons at your lake over the past few years, you may be able to help by improving their habitat.
Good landscaping adds value, privacy, and beauty to your property. Here are our 15 practical cabin landscaping tips that will enh…
A dock can add a lot to a waterfront property. Learn about the different types of docks that you should consider getting for your…
Many lake cabin owners in the Frostbelt have wrestled with this question: Should I remove my dock from the lake before winter, or…
Closing up the cabin for cold days ahead? Check and make sure you've completed everything before it's too late.
Learn how to properly maintain the outhouse at your cabin. We cover how to treat the waste in an outhouse in an environmentally s…
If your TV is left in sub-freezing temperatures or cold climates most of the winter, which is the better choice: LCD or LED?
A few simple steps to prevent unwanted mold and mildew in your bathroom.
Cleaning the interior logs of years of dust and grime, might feel overwhelming. But our guide makes it more manageable.
Expert tips for ensuring your aqua is A-OK
Nurturing a few trees around your cabin adds aesthetic value for sure, but with a little strategy before sinking your shovel, you…
From quick fixes to major projects, you can save major money and have a more energy efficient cabin.