April/May 2002

Cabin Life brings you the joy of cabin, cottage and lakehome living with ideas, information, and inspiration for your special place. Gorgeous photos, beautiful cabins, renovation ideas, delicious recipes and fun weekend projects are only a few of the things you'll receive in every issue of Cabin Life magazine.

Features

Opening Up

Ahh! The agony and the ecstasy of that first weekend at the cabin. Does the boat still run? Is the plumbing OK? Are the baby ducks hatched yet? Veteran cottager Diane Forrest recalls what cabins are all about.

pg. 22

Testing the Water

Nymphs are good. Algae blooms are bad. But how do you know whether your lake water measures up? Science writer Sharon Moen explains how to monitor and improve your lake water.

pg. 26

Low-Maintenance Gardening

If you'd rather spend your days at the cabin enjoying your garden, not combating it...read this. Green-thumber Lynda Twardowski outlines how to make native plants and mulches do most of the work.

pg. 34

The Dock: Come Muck or High Water

Roll-in, cantilever or floating deck? Strong current, rocky shoreline or severe ice? If you're replacing an old dock or buying a dock for the first time, check out your physical environs before you shop.

pg. 44

Kitchen Gadgets

Things just keep getting better and better. Like the pan that cooks by itself. Or the grill that calls you at the dock when dinner's ready. Here are 10 gizmos, gadgets and thingamabobs that make cabin cooking easier.

pg. 54

Departments

From the Dock

Let the Season Begin! Time to get on the road to the cabin.

pg. 6

General Delivery

Letters from Cabin Life, Cabin Living readers.

pg. 7

Cabin Clips & Quips

Cool Stuff: Cabin Humor. Book Shelf. Star-friendly lights. Outboard motors. Lumber alert. Photo Album.

pg. 8

Questions & Answers