Made it up to the cabin to spend a night. Can't believe it's mid November and 9°c here this afternoon!

We have large areas of much lighter colored wood from 20 years of pictures and art hanging on the wall. Is there a way to fix this apart from sanding and staining the entire wall. That would be a lot of wall in our case. Thanks.

Looking at purchasing a cabin. Upon walk through we found this support that’s rotten. What would be the best way to fix this without costing a ton?

I was thinking jack up by the main beam, remove the rotten one. Dig out some dirt and replace with compacted screenings then set it all down on concrete footing blocks. Would that be sufficient?

I reserved a cabin for this weekend (Nov 8) at machimoodus in CT. I just noticed that there is fire ban in CT and the main reason I wanted to stay is so that I can enjoy camp fire.

For anyone that had experienced with postcard cabins, I wonder if I could cancel it and obtain 100 percent refund. I know they have 15 days prior cancellation policy, but no info on cancellation if there is fire ban on their properties.

I feel it is ridiculous if I could not cancel it and get refund, since they charged me 300 dollar for a night stay.

Hi all, we have a cabin that is at 7,000 ft in an area with low temperatures in the winter (single digits Fahrenheit). It often goes for as much as 2 months without being used. Right now, we leave the heat set at 50 degrees. What temperature do others use in this situation?

Not bad for my fist time.

So I bought a new, top of the line woodstove. Love everything about it but…..the glass on the door gets creosote (?) build up after just a few fires. I’ve been running hot fires partially bc I was told such fires don’t cause much build up. As it stands, I would have to clean the glass every few days if I wanted a clear door glass. (There is quite a bit of build up—not just in the corners.) I have had woodstoves for years so I’m pretty good at operating them.

I’ve found a woodstove glass cleaning product that works pretty well but the woodstove has to be cold to use it. Plus I don’t want to have to clean the glass every few days. The glass on my last woodstove took some time before the glass had to be cleaned.

When I bought my woodstove, they broke the glass when they delivered it and had to replace it. Do you think there a chance that they replaced it with inferior glass?

Finally, do you know if there is such a thing as upgraded glass for woodstoves? I’d be willing to spend some money for that.

Thanks to anyone who can help! 🌲

Zakopane in the Sierras, Plumas County, California

I've seen 2 primary methods for pier and beam foundation design:

1. the concrete piers end a few inches above grade and a wood post is affixed to extend pier to the desired height.
2. concrete pier extends to full desired height.

I like the simplicity of option 2, but I also like the fact that option 1 allows you to ensure all piers are level by cutting the wood posts to size.

Any strong opinions (with compelling reasoning) for either?

Also, we're considering using the precast stackable piers (ez-tube), which would favor option 2.

Hello, kind of a newb question here. Could someone suggest a good type of paint to use over this paneling? We want to change the color of our cabin. Also what do you use to clean it prior to painting?

We bought a cabin but it doesn’t have a woodburner. I noticed this panel and wondered if it’s for a woodburner pipe. Anyone recognize something like this?

We purchased a lake property at the end of the season in the Upper Upper Midwest. USDA Zone Three so -40 degrees is not unlikely.

I went up last weekend to close everything down. I managed drain the pressure tank, drain/blow the water lines, hit all the traps with antifreeze and I’m feeling pretty good about that. I have one lingering doubt though.

As I understand the well pump system, once I cut power to the pump the water in the pump and the line between the well and cabin should gravity drain. The thing I can’t get out of my mind though is that when I was winterizing I was experimenting a little bit to better understand the system. After cutting the power and draining the pressure tank I flicked the power to the well pump back on and I had instant water, like full flow instantly. That made me think that nothing had actually drained back into the well.

Am I misunderstanding something about the well system? Or can a pump really deliver water (appx 60 feet) that quickly? Am I forgetting anything else here? Thanks in advance!

Hello! Wondering how you guys handle toilet paper and camper toilets at the cabin? We currently don't flush pee paper but I want to flush the poop paper is that safe?

In the meantime, I needed a break from daily life.. might even crack open a cold on...

#its5oclocksomewhere

This was my cabin in Alaska.

Currently (M26) own a small strip of land on a lake that’s unbuildable that I camp on and attempt to tame a bit. One of my neighbors at this lake approached me earlier this year saying that he may be looking to sell soon and wanted to see if I was interested. He owns 9 acres with 400 ft of frontage and a renovated 1 bed 1 bath cabin with a single detached garage.

He has no wife or kids, in his 70s, and his main home is already on a lake. We both get along great and I help him out time to time on the property. He said I was at the top of his list if he decides to sell. But would be January at the earliest.

If he sells, this would be a dream come true, and I can’t stop thinking about it, to the point it’s detracting from every day life. Any help on how I can get more zen about this potential purchase, and stop obsessing over it?????

Thanks!