2. Get into the habit of inspecting.
Take a slow walk around your cabin every few months and check for tiny holes in the wood, piles of sawdust, or chewed corners. These might be signs of termites or carpenter ants. Catching them early makes all the difference.
3. Clean up the cabin’s perimeter.
Don’t give pests a reason to move in. Clear away any firewood, leaves, or standing water around the cabin. These are like VIP invitations for bugs. Also, consider planting pest-repelling herbs like mint, rosemary, or lavender near windows or walkways—they look nice and help keep insects away.
Stay Ahead With Routine Maintenance
Preventing damage is a lot easier than fixing it. The best way to protect your cabin is to stay consistent with simple checkups and record keeping. Here’s how to build that into your routine:
1. Do seasonal checkups.
Aim to inspect your cabin twice a year—once in spring and again in fall. These are the seasons when temperature and humidity shift most, and it’s when potential issues are more likely to show up.
