Seasonal Maintenance for the Cabin
Closing up the cabin for winter? And what cabin maintenance is needed during the summer months? We answer your common questions to seasonal maintenance.
Here are a few comforts you need in your cabin to ensure your winter retreat is as warm and welcoming as you deserve, before the season hits.
Here’s how you can maintain your cabin over the winter months, whether you’re staying there full-time or leaving it until next sp…
There are a few things you can do to prepare your cabin for harsh winter weather so you can continue to stay safe and warm while …
The holiday season is for visiting loved ones, eating delicious food and snuggling up by the fire in your cabin. Emergency plumbing or water heater disasters are not included in the festivities.
The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1st and runs through November 30th. Ready your cabin with these tips.
After a long winter, spring is the season of new life for our cabins. This checklist gives our cabins the care they need to repai…
Megan Schetzsle of The Cabin Diary shares with us her insider tips for choosing the right firewood for your wood stove.
Keep cabin pests from making themselves at home with The Cabin Diary's tried-and-true tips:
When the leaves start falling, it's time to start raking! Follow these raking tips to keep your outdoor space tidy this season.
Protect your tools this winter with a few simple, easy-to-do care techniques.
Use these seasonal and regional tips to get your garden in shape for the season.
Why do we see such beautiful foliage in the fall? We reveal the biology behind why the leaves change color every year.
We’ve pulled together all the information you need to keep your garden looking good, season after season
Containers should be fun, not work. Here are three handy tips that’ll make it easier to enjoy your containers without breaking yo…
How to stack and store firewood to ensure you have a tinder-dry fuel supply
Help is available for managing your private woods
We break down how to prevent ice dams so you and your cabin are safe this winter.
Use these checklists to prep your cabin for the winter ahead, especially if you don’t plan to visit frequently.
Fun on the water often comes with lots of gear – from boats to life jackets, skis to sails, paddles to deck chairs. A boathouse o…
Prepare for spring storms with these tips.
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…
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…
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.
