Closing Tip: How to Winterize the Outdoor Equipment
The cottage lawnmower, chainsaw, trimmer and other maintenance equipment often get neglected during the rush to close the cottage for the winter. Read the full article
Closing Tip: How to Drain the Hot Water Tank
Draining the cottage hot water tank is an essential step when closing the cabin for the winter. Winterizing the water heater properly will help avoid a nasty surprise when you open the cottage next spring. Read the full article
Removing Moss from The Roof
Is moss growing on your cottage roof? Here are a few tips to remove the moss from the shingles, and some useful tricks to help keep roof moss from coming back. Read the full article
How to sharpen a knife
Knowing how to sharpen a pocket knife, fillet knife, or kitchen knife is an important skill to have at the cabin. Here are the knife-sharpening basics to get you started. Read the full article
Chainsaw Maintenance at the Cabin
Knowing how to operate and maintain a chainsaw is critical for cabin and cottage owners. Wearing the proper safety gear, using the chainsaw correctly and conducting regular maintenance will ensure the chainsaw serves its purpose in a safe and efficient way. Read the full article
Marine Battery Checklist
Preparing the cottage boat batteries for winter storage is an important part of the cottage closing process. Read the full article
How to clean a spark plug
When the boat motor, lawn mower, chainsaw, or weed whacker won’t start, the problem could be a dirty spark plug.
Here’s a quick fix to get you back on track. Read the full article
Lawn Mower Maintenance
Lawn mowers keep the cottage property looking great. Proper maintenance will ensure they are reliable and last a long time. Read the full article
Staining Siding and Decks
Staining the cottage is not a popular chore, but protecting the siding and deck from the elements is an important part of cabin maintenance. Read the full article
Cottage Opening Checklist
Article and photo by: Andrew Walker
Opening up the cottage in the spring is an exciting weekend for the family, but it can also be stressful. A good checklist is important to help you open up the cabin successfully and minimize problems this year. Read the full article
