September/October 2007

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.

Cabin Living

Fall boating

It’s a delicious pleasure when you can cheat Mother Nature.

pg. 13

Living: Clips & tips

Ermine: Hey, you in the wood pile!
Photo Contest: Enter & win great prizes!

pg. 14

Cabinitis

A wildfire rages toward the cabin as Lars F. watches helplessly from home.

pg. 16

The sky is the limit

Stargazing at the cabin: infinite possibilities!

pg. 18

UTV power

For work & play, this vehicle can make your day and save your back.

pg. 22

A summer that never ends

With indomitable spirit, three families make a case for prolonging the fun.

pg. 24

Closing up the cabin?

Winterizing tips — whether you visit your getaway all winter or not until spring.

pg. 26

Secret grilling weapons

Grill Master: Increase YOUR mastery.
With recipes for:
Tiger Shrimp Satay
Buffalo Turkey Wings
Duck Breasts with Hoisin Sauce

pg. 30

Cabin Home

Building your dream

Avoid surprises when you contract with a builder.

pg. 33

Home: Clips &tips

Bookshelf: Stenciling and Dad’s cleaning tips.
Cool Stuff: Play structures, Easy outdoor living space, Gas lamps, Instant art.
My Cabin: Yurt living.
Window Film: Fight solar gain, save energy.
Metal Roofs: Fire protection and more.
Log Home: Fun facts.

pg. 34

Why we love our log home

One couple realizes their dream — stone by stone.

pg. 40

Wheres my roof

What you’ll want to know when buying a log home package.

pg. 42

Home building resource guide

Building or renovating?
Whether timberframe, log or stick-built; start your research here.

pg. 46

Energy-saving tips

Going Green: Get information you can take to the bank — tax credits, ENERGY STAR rebates & more.