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Seasonal Maintenance for the Cabin

Closing up the cabin for winter? And what cabin maintenance is needed during the summer months? We answer your common questions to seasonal maintenance.

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Storing Your Cabin's Gear for the Water
Fun on the water often comes with lots of gear – from boats to life jackets, skis to sails, paddles to deck chairs. A boathouse or waterfront storage building can help protect your water toys, put everything you need within easy reach, and make a style statement, too. Before you start doodling designs for your dream dock or boathouse, check with the zoning restrictions in your area, which may dictate what you can build and how close it can be to the water.
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Gutter Maintenance for Spring
Prepare for spring storms with these tips.
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Maintaining Your Cabin Exterior
Small efforts make a big difference when preserving and maintaining your cabin, and today’s products make the jobs easier.
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Cabin Maintenance: When to Repair and When to Replace?
When to hold ’em, when to fold ’em. You know your cabin roofs are worth more than a winning hand at poker, so don’t leave its u...
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Get Your Cabin Ready for Spring
With the snow melting and the ground thawing, it’s time to get your cabin ready for the coming year. Here’s what should be on y...
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Winterizing Your Summer Toys and Tools
Winter’s coming, and the summer toys and tools should be put away properly, or they may give you trouble when it’s time to star...
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The Waterline Puzzle: How to Get Lake Water Without the Water Line Freezing
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...
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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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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Winterizing the Cabin: Preventing Frozen Pipes
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Closing Up the Cabin for the Season
Closing up the cabin for cold days ahead? Check and make sure you've completed everything before it's too late.
Reader's Tip: Winterizing a Washing Machine
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Which TV is Better for a Cold Climate: LCD or LED?
If your TV is left in sub-freezing temperatures or cold climates most of the winter, which is the better choice: LCD or LED?
Fall Maintenance Guide
Prepare your cabin to withstand the colder months with our Fall checklist.
Preparing You & Your Boat for Winter
This article hits some of the important points for winterizing a boat with an inboard motor. Oh, and don’t forget a little fall TLC for your trailer.
Winterizing Tips for Your Three-Season Cabin
Winterizing Tips
Septic System Annual Maintenance Checklist

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