How to Predict the Weather at Your Cabin–Reading Clouds
The last thing you want to do in wilderness areas is to get caught unprepared in bad weather. While it is true that modern technology can provide amazingly accurate weather information, signals for our...
View ArticleBaking Soda–You can use it for almost anything at your cabin.
Sodium bicarbonate (sodium hydrogen carbonate) is a salt composed of sodium ions and bicarbonate ions. It is a white solid, crystalline material but often appears as a fine powder. It has a slightly...
View ArticleHow to Increase the Value of Your Cabin without Spending a Dime
We love just hanging out at the cabin. It’s quiet, fairly secluded, and comfortable. It’s an authentic get-away spot where we can relax, be out of reach from the rat race and electronics, and just...
View ArticleSelecting Windows for your Log Cabin
Windows are a big part of your log cabin. They affect the flow of light, ventilation, esthetics and style—inside and out, energy usage, heat loss, and much more. It pays to give windows some serious...
View ArticlePrepping for That Mid-Winter Visit at your Off-grid Cabin
If you are like us, you typically make a mid-winter visit to check on your cabin to make sure all is in order—no vandalism or damage from winter conditions. Knowing that all is well gives you peace of...
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