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Mood Lighting for the Backyard
Need a bit more light in your backyard? Liven up your outdoor space with these stylish lighting tips.
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The Best Garden Seating Options for the Cabin
Create a peaceful oasis at your cabin with these trendy garden seating ideas that will make your yard stand out.
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The Right Place to Put a Bird Feeder
The perfect place to put a bird feeder isn't as easy to figure out as you might think.
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How to Expand a Small Patio Table
Need more seating but don't want to buy a new table? It's possible to do both.
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How to Keep Leaves From Falling Off Your Houseplants
Learn how to keep the leaves on your houseplants intact—no matter the season.
The Best Weekend Backpack to Take to the Cabin
The Best Weekend Backpack to Take to the Cabin
Finding a backpack that conveniently carries all your things—while still looking fashionable—for that quick weekend getaway at th…
Find the Best Air Conditioner for Your Cabin this Summer
The Best Air Conditioner for Your Cabin this Summer
We’ve put together an air conditioner guide to help you best equip your home's rising temperatures this summer.
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How to Keep Your Dog Safe During the Summer Heat
One of the most important things pet owners can do during the summer is make sure their dogs stay safe during the hottest months.
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How to Teach a Dog to Swim
Teaching a dog to swim can seem daunting, but we've got tips from an expert to make it a little bit easier!
Our Favorite Fire-Making Tools
Our Favorite Fire-Making Tools
Not everyone can start a fire by rubbing two sticks together. Here are some of the best tools to help ignite the spark.
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How To Start a Fire Without Matches
Even the most experienced outdoors enthusiasts may find themselves stranded from time to time with no means to start a fire. This…
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The Best Life Jackets for Dogs
We've rounded up the best life jackets to keep your dog safe on the water this summer.
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Grill-Fired Pork Steaks with Smoky Greens
Here’s an inexpensive pork steak that grills up like a sirloin but packs the flavor of pricier pork cuts.
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Sweet Potato Hash
Add this sweet potato hash to any main course and you’ve got a work of art.
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6 Steps to Building a Flower Bed
Follow these 6 easy to steps to create the best flower bed for your garden.
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Barbecue Basics: How to BBQ
Become a grill master with these basic barbecue tips. When it comes to proper barbecuing technique, patience is definitely a virt…
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Cabin Recipes: Classic Potato Salad
This classic potato salad recipe is the perfect summertime side dish. And did we mention it's delicious, too?
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How to Update a Worn-Out Deck
This deck was in need of an update, but it wasn't anything we couldn't handle on our own. Follow this advice and you can update your deck too.
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Check Out This Amazing Deck Makeover
A bare and boring deck didn’t entice anyone to head outside to relax — but a dramatic makeover turned it into the perfect outdoor retreat.
Decorate Your Outdoor Seating Area with Style
Decorate Your Outdoor Seating Area with Style
It doesn't take a lot to enjoy spending time in the garden, but following these decorating tips can make your outdoor seating are…
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Recipes at the Cabin: White Sangria
A refreshing drink that pairs well with a light seafood dinner.
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How to Tap a Maple Tree
A sugar maple is the most popular tree to tap due to the high concentration of sugars.
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Forager’s Pot Pie
After we’ve had a full day of running or exploring in the out- door air on a fall or winter day, there’s nothing quite like servi…
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Chopped Salad with Red Chili Shrimp and Grilled Vegetables
Seems like chopped salads are everywhere now. This one, loaded with the flavors of summertime, is topped with the sweet heat of spicy grilled shrimp and grilled vegetables.
Create Shade and Privacy at Your Cabin
Create Shade and Privacy at Your Cabin
A little shade and the right decor can transform a plain outdoor space into a sanctuary where you'll want to spend all your days.…
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Ceviche Salad
How about a little blast from the past? Citrusy, light-tasting grilled seafood gives a classic spinach salad a refreshing makeover.
3 Tips to Make Big Containers Easier
3 Tips to Make Big Containers Easier
Containers should be fun, not work. Here are three handy tips that’ll make it easier to enjoy your containers without breaking yo…
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Garden Design: How to Use Plant Containers
Whether you like drama, whimsy or restrained elegance, there’s a container look that’s just right for your garden. But it’s not all about looks — containers are garden workhorses. Discover how they can make your garden design come to life.

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