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Sample articles at CabinStuff.com
Here are a few sample articles to give you an idea of the kinds of things you'll find at CabinStuff.com. These articles are reprinted as they originally appeared in the members-only section of Cabin Stuff.
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Cabin Residency and the Befuddlement of Friends
Jeff Wozer
Moving from city to full-time cabin residency is an easy transition, provided you're not dependent upon sweeping approval from friends. Particularly those whose idea of a "rural experience" is shopping at Pottery Barn. . . . Keep reading
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Naming Your Cabin
Jeff Wozer
Among the strangest customs of cabin life is the need to name our cabins. I say strange because none of us ever feel compelled to name our homes or condominiums, but only our cabins. A related quirk, I guess, to how we name boats but not cars. Or to how we name ranches but not farms. . . . Keep reading
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Top 10 ways to meet new people near your cabin
Cynthia Leslie
For some cabin owners, cabin life is all about seclusion and solitude. For others, though, socializing with friends and neighbors is an important component of cabin life. If you fall into the second category, and if your cabin is in a location far away from your full-time residence, you might be struggling with the challenges of assimilating into the neighborhood and building a social life at your cabin. Here are some good ways to meet new people and start forming friendships. . . . Keep reading
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Wildlife as Neighbors
Jeff Wozer
Author Edward Abbey once penned, "We are obliged, therefore, to spread the news, painful and bitter though it may be for some to hear, that all living things on earth are kindred." . . . Keep reading
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Roasting Marshmallows: Cabin Life's Strange But Wonderful Tradition
Jeff Wozer
Some things in life escape explanation. For me the big three are: Bigfoot; Donald Trump's hair; and the enduring tradition of sitting around a campfire roasting marshmallows. I was reminded of this last night when my sister invited me to her cabin for a campfire (not to meet Donald Trump or lure Bigfoot, but to roast Jet-Puffs). . . . Keep reading
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Collecting rain with a rain barrel
Cynthia Leslie
If you have a lawn at your cabin, or if you're growing a garden there, then of course you need water for irrigation - and plenty of it. Instead of using water from your well or from a public water source to irrigate your lawn or garden, consider an "old-fashioned" idea: the lowly rain barrel. . . . Keep reading
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Homemade Twig Furniture for Comfy Cabin Living
Lisa Richardson
Finding appropriate cabin décor for comfortable cabin living can be many things but mostly it's just challenging. Most of us want our cabin furniture to be comfortable and to fit in with our rustic, natural surroundings. A great solution is to make your own twig furniture. Once you've done some research, homemade twig cabin furniture is quite easy to make, attractive, and makes for creatively comfy cabin living. . . . Keep reading
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To have a cabin partner, or not?
LeaRae Keyes
To have a cabin partner or not is a decision that many people wanting to own a cabin contemplate. It seems like an easy way to be able to afford a cabin, have a cabin on a bigger piece of property, or have a bigger cabin. However, the issues are usually not as simple and clear cut as they might first appear. . . . Keep reading
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How to select your cabin site
LeaRae Keyes
Generally when people think about having a cabin they picture their cabin in a particular setting and having a particular view. Make a list of the important characteristics of your ideal cabin site and view and the activities you'd like to pursue at your cabin. . . . Keep reading
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Be smart! Plan your space use ahead of time!
LeaRae Keyes
When you're planning your cabin be sure to plan in furniture arrangements. It's one thing to abstractly think a space 10 feet by 10 feet will be large enough for a family gathering area. However, when you consider how you want to furnish the space, the traffic flow and window placements, will the size and shape of the room still work? . . . Keep reading
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Making your cabin look and feel great for cabin living
Sandra Greenway, Greenway Interior Design, Inc.
Cabins in concept are retreat places. Places to live casually, relax, leisurely and enjoy activity both inside the cabin and outdoors near or on the water, in the woodlands, prairies and gardens. To create a place fitting for cabin living requires thoughtful planning, research, shopping and potentially professional expertise. . . . Keep reading
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