Sensaphone vs CabinPulse: Which Remote Monitoring System is Right for Your Cabin?
If you’ve ever used a Sensaphone, you know what it does well: reliable alerts, flexible sensors, and a long track record of protecting properties in all sorts of environments. But remote cabins aren’t server rooms or greenhouses—and for Canadian cabin owners, there’s now a smarter, easier
Why Do Power Outages Happen More in Rural Areas?
Rural areas experience significantly more power outages than urban centres because of longer, more exposed power lines, fewer customers sharing infrastructure costs, greater vulnerability to weather and wildlife, and slower response times from repair crews. It's a simple matter of physics and economics working against remote properties. If
How Much Can You Save with CabinPulse? Starlink with WiFi Smart Home Devices vs CabinPulse
CabinPulse Savings Calculator Cancel your expensive Starlink service and get CabinPulse's reliable year-round cellular monitoring instead. Save money while gaining better protection all year long. Smart Winter Strategy Did you know? You can cancel and restart your Starlink service anytime - perfect for pausing during the winter months
How long is food safe in the fridge or freezer after the power goes out?
When electricity is interrupted, the temperature in the fridge or freezer — not the length of the outage itself — determines when food becomes unsafe. The key thresholds are 4 °C (40 °F) for refrigerated food and –18 °C (0 °F) for frozen food. In general, food in the fridge will last
Should I Unplug Everything at the Cabin When I Leave?
The short answer: yes, you should unplug anything that won't be in use when you leave such as the water heater, TV, and kitchen appliances. Be sure to keep things like remote cabin monitoring systems and heat tape plugged in. When closing up your cabin for a week,
What Temperature To Keep Your Vacant Cabin in Winter?
In general, setting the thermostat to between 10°C and 13°C provides adequate freeze protection while significantly reducing energy costs. However finding the ideal temperature setting for your cabin or cottage during winter can depend on a few things. Beyond just comfort, it can depend on your risk tolerance
At What Temperature Do Pipes Burst?
Most pipe freezing incidents occur when indoor temperatures fall to -6°C or below for 6 hours or longer. When winter temperatures plummet, your cabin faces a silent threat that could lead to thousands in damage. Here's exactly what you need to know about protecting your pipes during
What Full-Time Cabin Life is Really Like
Most Canadians have at one point or another, daydreamed about what it would be like to move up to a cabin full-time and escape the city for good. For most, a daydream it stays. But what would it really be like to live full-time at the cabin? We've
Keeping Your Dog Safe on RV Adventures
Traveling in an RV with your dog is one of life’s great joys – you get to explore the open road with your best friend by your side. But whether you’re a new RVer or a seasoned road warrior, pet safety should be a top priority. If you'
How-to: Pause & Restart Your CabinPulse Plan
CabinPulse keeps an eye on your cabin year-round, but it's undeniable that you'll find most value in it during the winter as it ensure the temperatures in your property stay above freezing and the power remains on. That's why CabinPulse offers seasonal flexibility to
No Cell Service? How to Monitor Your Cabin’s Temperature Off-Grid
If your cabin retreat is truly off-grid with no bars on your phone, you might be wondering how to keep an eye on the temperature when you’re miles away. Temperature monitoring without cell service or Wi-Fi is a common pain point for remote property owners. You still need to
CabinPulse vs MarCELL: Which Remote Monitoring Solution is Right for You?
When it comes to protecting your remote cabin, cottage, or vacation property, having a reliable monitoring system is essential. Two popular options on the market are CabinPulse and MarCELL. Both promise to keep an eye on your property when you can't be there, but they offer different approaches