Outdoor Maintenance for the Cabin
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Outdoor Maintenance

Maintaining the land around your cabin is just as important as home maintenance. Ensure your docks, lakes, gardens and porches are safe, clean and looking beautiful.

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A Small Cabin with a Flowering Green Roof
The roof of this small retreat on Lake Pend Oreille in northern Idaho is brought to life by four different kinds of sedum.
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Trimming Trees, Seasoning Wood
Q: What is the best time for trimming tree branches? And how long should fresh-cut logs sit before using them as firewood?
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DIY Dock: Should You Build Your Own Dock?
Your official resource to help you replace, complete building plans, or design and build your own dock on-site.
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How to Build a Retaining Wall
Add a smart, secure retaining wall to your cabin landscape plan with these straightforward steps.
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DIY Pathway With Natural Landscaping
Your walkway is the first impression of every experience you have at your cabin. Dress up the pathway by yourself to create that …
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Help Keep Loons on Your Lake
If you’ve noticed fewer loons at your lake over the past few years, you may be able to help by improving their habitat.
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15 Practical Cabin Landscaping Tips
Good landscaping adds value, privacy, and beauty to your property. Here are our 15 practical cabin landscaping tips that will enh…
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The Right Dock for Your Waters
A dock can add a lot to a waterfront property. Learn about the different types of docks that you should consider getting for your…
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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…
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Tips for Trimming and Pruning
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Log Cabin Maintenance: Keeping the Bugs Out
Lake-Friendly Soaps
Is Any Soap Environmentally Safe for the Lake?
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How Reverse Osmosis is Used to Produce Maple Syrup
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Is Your Drinking Water Safe?
Expert tips for ensuring your aqua is A-OK
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How to Plant Trees for Energy Savings
Nurturing a few trees around your cabin adds aesthetic value for sure, but with a little strategy before sinking your shovel, you…
Rain Garden
Rain Garden Benefits and Tips
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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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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 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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