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Q: What is the best time for trimming tree branches? And how long should fresh-cut logs sit before using them as firewood?
Your official resource to help you replace, complete building plans, or design and build your own dock on-site.
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…
These two-sided, birch-bark ornaments are a great way to capture some of your favorite cabin memories, and they look great as hol…
Learn how to make your very own outdoor cabin shower with this luxurious DIY project.
All the plans and materials you need to successfully build your own outdoor shower.
An outdoor solar powered shower is appealing to the cabin owner because of its simplicity.
Add a smart, secure retaining wall to your cabin landscape plan with these straightforward steps.
A few simple tips and tricks for making your very own fire pit.
Enjoy ice-skating this winter with these tips on making an impromptu ice rink at the cabin.
Your walkway is the first impression of every experience you have at your cabin. Dress up the pathway by yourself to create that …
This simple DIY Message Board is perfect for keeping track of comings and goings at the cabin. Make yours today!
Believe it or not, making a fire is easy once you know how to properly build it. Follow these fool-proof tip and tricks to buildi…
If you’ve noticed fewer loons at your lake over the past few years, you may be able to help by improving their habitat.
Build a heron nest in order to keep these graceful birds fishing around your cabin lake.
Good landscaping adds value, privacy, and beauty to your property. Here are our 15 practical cabin landscaping tips that will enh…
Follow these steps to build the perfect deck for your cabin.
We finished building our vacation cottage in the mountains of western Maine about a year ago. My husband and I had been dreaming …
Dogs drinking from the lake seems natural. But intestinal diseases like giardia from drinking untreated water could cause serious…
The problem with letting cats outside? Birds.
On October 15-17, 2010, the National Dock Dogs Championships were held in Dubuque, Iowa. And the star of the show was a dog named Baxter who – with a little help from his owner, Tony Lampert of St. Louis, Mo. – took first place in the Big Air category.
Do you ever wonder what a dock-diving dog looks like in slow motion?
The video below captures the essence of wakesurfing while highlighting the new board and the MasterCraft X23.
Waterskiing in October? No big deal for Barry Gaw.
Learning how to wakeboard isn't as daunting as you think.
Most waterskiers don’t ski across chilly autumn or winter water to impress their fellow lakeside cabin owners. Waterskiers who ig…
Moving through these steps will take time and practice, but with water skiing learning – and falling – is half the fun!
