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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.

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Should You Remove Your Dock Before Winter?
Many lake cabin owners in the Frostbelt have wrestled with this question: Should I remove my dock from the lake before winter, or leave it in?
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Winterizing the Cabin: Preventing Frozen Pipes
Snow-Covered Cabin in Winter
Closing Up the Cabin for the Season
Closing up the cabin for cold days ahead? Check and make sure you've completed everything before it's too late.
What Are the Alternatives to Septic Systems?
A reader writes in inquiring about waste-system options for a tricky lakefront lot.
Reader's Tip: Winterizing a Washing Machine
Log Cabin Maintenance: Keeping the Bugs Out
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Maintaining the Outhouse: How to Treat Outhouse Waste
Learn how to properly maintain the outhouse at your cabin. We cover how to treat the waste in an outhouse in an environmentally...
Fire Pit Near Septic Area
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Which TV is Better for a Cold Climate: LCD or LED?
If your TV is left in sub-freezing temperatures or cold climates most of the winter, which is the better choice: LCD or LED?
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How to Prevent and Treat Mold and Mildew in Cabin Bathrooms
A few simple steps to prevent unwanted mold and mildew in your bathroom.
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How to Clean Interior Logs
Cleaning the interior logs of years of dust and grime, might feel overwhelming. But our guide makes it more manageable.
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Is Your Drinking Water Safe?
Expert tips for ensuring your aqua is A-OK
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Retrofit Your Cabin for Energy Efficiency
From quick fixes to major projects, you can save major money and have a more energy efficient cabin.
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Environmentally Friendly Toilets
Composting and incinerating toilets can be a practical, economical and eco-friendly choice for cabin owners.
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The Essential Guide to Composting vs. Incinerating Toilets
Can’t decide between a composting or incinerating toilet? Learn which kind is best for your cabin.
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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 ...
Log Railing Care
The experts at Sashco have pulled together four things you can do to help your log railings last longer.
How soon after prepping my logs should I apply stain?

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