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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.

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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 the earth.
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How to Rent Out Your Vacation Cabin
Intrigued about the possibilities of renting your own cabin to guests? Get some insider advice:
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Log Railing Care
The experts at Sashco have pulled together four things you can do to help your log railings last longer.
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How soon after prepping my logs should I apply stain?
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Fall Maintenance Guide
Prepare your cabin to withstand the colder months with our Fall checklist.
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What to Know About the American Goldfinch
Learn all about the American goldfinch and how you can attract them to your cabin.
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How to Deal with Squirrels at the Cabin
Squirrels are no stranger to the cabin life. Here's what to do when squirrels are a common visitor in your outdoor space.
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How to Deal with Rabbits at the Cabin
What to do when rabbits are invading your outdoor space at the cabin.
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How to Deal with Deer at the Cabin
What to do when you come across wild deer in your cabin garden.
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How to Make Your Basement Floors Warmer This Winter
Do you have a cold and unattractive basement? Add this barrier to keep your place warmer.
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Different Type of Paint Sheens: Which One to Use?
Paint sheens can be hard to tell apart. What are the differences?
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How to Protect Your Outdoor Furniture
Protecting your outdoor furniture from the elements can be tricky, but follow these tips and your cabin furniture will stand the test of time.
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How to Prune a Lilac
This spring, spruce up your shrubs by properly pruning them. Not sure where to start? Don't worry, we've got you covered.
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DIY Deck Planters
These inexpensive planters are easy to customize and will give your deck a personalized touch.
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The Difference Between Water-based and Oil-based Stain
Here’s a quick checklist when deciding which stain to use.
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Pros and Cons of Popular Cleaning Products
This isn't an exhaustive list, so if you have additional questions, feel free to contact the experts.
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How to Pave a Cabin Pathway
Create a perfect passageway between points in your yard by building a paver pathway. Here’s how to put together a path that will look great and last for years to come at your cabin.
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Why Buy a Lawn Tractor for the Cabin
Lawn tractors are a fun and practical purchase for your cabin!
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Building with Concrete Logs
Concrete logs are a stylish and fire-resistant alternative to traditional wood logs.
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The Complete Guide to Log Cabin Wood Finishes
Do's & don'ts for maintaining the wood finishes in your cabin
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Outdoor Stains & Paints
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Restoring Your Deck
In this free article, identify and repair your damaged deck by following these easy steps.
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Get Ready For Fall With These 5 Perennials
The fall planting season, from late-August through October, is an excellent time to plant cold-hardy perennials, shrubs and trees.
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Pros and Cons of Elastomeric Coatings
Before you buy in, make sure you know the pros and cons of of elastomeric coatings.
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How to Prevent Tree Disease with Firewood
Follow these guidelines to prevent destructive tree disease from spreading in your area.
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The Importance of Maintenance and Resourcefulness at the Cabin
Keeping your cabin items well-maintained and fixing them when broken is an important life skill to pass onto your children.
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How a Family Slowly Updated Their Cabin Over Time
A family evolves and updates their cabin over time to make the perfect place
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Boat Lifts, Canopies & Curtains
This is some cool stuff! Get inspired about boat lifts, canopies & curtains and start having fun on the water at your cabin.

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