Home Maintenance
Home maintenance will keep your cabin in top shape throughout the different seasons. Learn how to keep your septic running, restore an old cabin, and stain your log home to have it looking like new.
Fun on the water often comes with lots of gear – from boats to life jackets, skis to sails, paddles to deck chairs. A boathouse or waterfront storage building can help protect your water toys, put everything you need within easy reach, and make a style statement, too. Before you start doodling designs for your dream dock or boathouse, check with the zoning restrictions in your area, which may dictate what you can build and how close it can be to the water.
Prepare for spring storms with these tips.
I would like to use old reclaimed pallet wood to build some outdoor furniture and other pieces for our cabin. What do I need to k…
Get ideas for your cabin kitchen remodel by checking out this project done in a charming country style.
Small efforts make a big difference when preserving and maintaining your cabin, and today’s products make the jobs easier.
When to hold ’em, when to fold ’em. You know your cabin roofs are worth more than a winning hand at poker, so don’t leave its upk…
Three ways to rehab (not rebuild!) and preserve old cabins.
Tips for landscaping on your mound for your cabin's septic system.
With the snow melting and the ground thawing, it’s time to get your cabin ready for the coming year. Here’s what should be on you…
What type of flooring should you use in your cabin that can withstand long cold winter months?
Winter’s coming, and the summer toys and tools should be put away properly, or they may give you trouble when it’s time to start …
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…
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
From quick fixes to major projects, you can save major money and have a more energy efficient cabin.
Composting and incinerating toilets can be a practical, economical and eco-friendly choice for cabin owners.
Can’t decide between a composting or incinerating toilet? Learn which kind is best for your cabin.
These environmentally friendly cabin design practices can save you money and benefit your health, while minimizing your impact on…
The experts at Sashco have pulled together four things you can do to help your log railings last longer.
Prepare your cabin to withstand the colder months with our Fall checklist.
