Cabin Maintenance
Keeping up with a cabin, especially if it's a second home, can feel overwhelming. We provide the best tips and advice on maintaining the cabin so there are less undiscovered surprises that pop up.
Prevent the dreaded ivy itch by educating yourself on the different types of irritants out there.
There are hundreds of native wildflowers from which to choose for your cabin garden. Some of the showiest and most widely adapt...
The roof of this small retreat on Lake Pend Oreille in northern Idaho is brought to life by four different kinds of sedum.
With smart technology and simple measures, you can rest easy knowing your cabin is safe and secure while you’re away. Here’s wh...
Follow these tips for safe and smart campfires at the cabin:
If you make your cabin difficult for the thieves to access, they will probably move on to some other unfortunate residence. Her...
If thunder roars, go indoors!
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 f...
For those who long for a lighter, brighter interior, mixing in some drywall with the wood walls is appealing.
Is the floor on your pontoon soft, carpet moldy and rotting, and you’re wondering if the next wave you hit might buckle your party barge in two? Then it’s time to replace your pontoon's floor.
After the second break-in, one cabin owner adopted a simple cabin security regimen to keep vandals at bay. Here's his strategy.
If your ski boat’s teak deck is looking a little weathered, restore it to its former glory with just a few simple steps.
Add a smart, secure retaining wall to your cabin landscape plan with these straightforward steps.
Your walkway is the first impression of every experience you have at your cabin. Dress up the pathway by yourself to create tha...
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 buil...
