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Outdoor Maintenance

Maintaining the land around your cabin is just as important as home maintenance. Ensure your docks, lakes, gardens and porches are safe, clean and looking beautiful.

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A Small Cabin with a Flowering Green Roof
The roof of this small retreat on Lake Pend Oreille in northern Idaho is brought to life by four different kinds of sedum.
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Trimming Trees, Seasoning Wood
Q: What is the best time for trimming tree branches? And how long should fresh-cut logs sit before using them as firewood?
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DIY Dock: Should You Build Your Own Dock?
Your official resource to help you replace, complete building plans, or design and build your own dock on-site.
How to Replace Your Pontoon Floor
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.
How to Refurbish a Teak Ski-Boat Deck
If your ski boat’s teak deck is looking a little weathered, restore it to its former glory with just a few simple steps.
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How to Build a Retaining Wall
Add a smart, secure retaining wall to your cabin landscape plan with these straightforward steps.
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DIY Pathway With Natural Landscaping
Your walkway is the first impression of every experience you have at your cabin. Dress up the pathway by yourself to create tha...
DIY Kit Dock Suppliers
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Help Keep Loons on Your Lake
If you’ve noticed fewer loons at your lake over the past few years, you may be able to help by improving their habitat.
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15 Practical Cabin Landscaping Tips
Good landscaping adds value, privacy, and beauty to your property. Here are our 15 practical cabin landscaping tips that will e...
Things That Go BUMP on the Dock
Dock Bumpers are an important accessory to have for any boat owner. Learn more about what dock bumpers are and why you should consider getting them.
Winterizing: TLC for Your Boat
When Old Man Winter comes knocking at your door, make sure you properly store and care for your boat.
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The Right Dock for Your Waters
A dock can add a lot to a waterfront property. Learn about the different types of docks that you should consider getting for yo...
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Should You Remove Your Dock Before Winter?
Many lake cabin owners in the Frostbelt have wrestled with this question: Should I remove my dock from the lake before winter, ...
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Tips for Trimming and Pruning
Spring Lawn Mower Prep
Log Cabin Maintenance: Keeping the Bugs Out
Lake-Friendly Soaps
Is Any Soap Environmentally Safe for the Lake?

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