Does Dad retreat to the cabin whenever he can? If so, Father’s Day is the perfect time to upgrade his happy place with thoughtful gifts. Below we outline seven gift ideas (each $50–$250) that suit a year-round cabin lifestyle. These picks span hobbies from grilling and fishing to
If you're from Saskatchewan and have ever been on the market for a cellular connected sensor, such as a freeze alarm, you may have seen a note along the lines of, "this product does not work in Saskatchewan". This is undeniably confusing, as Saskatchewan has very
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
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
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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
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,
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
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
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
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'
CabinPulse is built to monitor year-round, but some who use it for property monitoring find most value in it during the winter as it ensure the temperatures stay above freezing and the power remains on. That's why CabinPulse offers seasonal flexibility to stretch your subscription period over the