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The Guides · 850+ in two libraries
Explore hundreds of locally researched guides designed to help you experience the very best of Cape Cod. From hidden beaches and family adventures to local dining, seasonal events, homeownership, and insider tips, every guide is written to help you plan with confidence.
204 guides
Town-by-town hiring guides (one per trade, per town) are in the finder below, so they don’t crowd this list.
Living on Cape Cod
The print-and-go Cape Cod winter closing checklist for absentee owners: real freeze dates, insurance rules, plumbing shut-down steps, and 2026 caretaker pricing.
Electrical · Home guide
Cape Cod electrical guide: salt-air corrosion, storm prep, MA code basics, and when to DIY vs. call a licensed electrician. Built for homeowners and pros.
Living on Cape Cod
Cape Cod septic guide for 2026: Title 5 rules, I/A nitrogen-reducing systems, real install costs, watershed permits, tax credits, and what to do before you sell.
Electrical · Home guide
Cape Cod electrical priorities for late June 2026 — generator readiness, EV chargers, service upgrades, and what to verify on Mass Save rebates.
Living on Cape Cod
Your 2026 guide to Cape Cod beach parking permits and transfer station stickers—costs, where to buy, and what to bring, for all 15 towns. Confirm locally.
Electrical · Home guide
If your Cape Cod home was built before 1980, there is a good chance your electrical system was designed for a way of life that no longer exists.
Living on Cape Cod
Year-round Cape families: September brings empty beaches, fall sports, community programs, and a break from summer crowds. Here's how to make the most of it.
Electrical · Home guide
If you've driven down Route 6A lately, you've probably noticed more EVs in driveways from Sandwich to Wellfleet.
Living on Cape Cod
Cape Cod winter vacancy insurance clauses can void coverage after 30-60 days. Here's what local carriers actually require to keep you protected.
Solar & renewable · Home guide
After 300-plus installations across Barnstable, Falmouth, Chatham, Brewster, Orleans, Eastham, Wellfleet, and Sandwich, I can tell you exactly what separates a smart solar…
Living on Cape Cod · Provincetown
Year-round residents reveal the real Provincetown — dune solitude, Portuguese bakery culture, PAAM, Race Point Light, and why winter here is something else entirely.
Solar & renewable · Home guide
If you own a home on Cape Cod, you have probably noticed the solar panel count climbing every year — on rooftops in Falmouth neighborhoods, along side streets in Brewster, and on…
Living on Cape Cod · Eastham
Skip the tourist version of Eastham. Year-round residents share the real Outer Cape — Fort Hill in November, tidal flats at First Encounter, and why no downtown is the whole point.
Electrical · Home guide
What Cape Cod homeowners should know before hiring an electrician — salt air corrosion, panel upgrades, generators, EV chargers, permits, and vetting tips.
Living on Cape Cod
The real off-season cost of owning a Cape Cod second home in 2026 — taxes, insurance, heat, caretaker, plowing. Town-by-town numbers nobody else publishes.
Electrical · Home guide
If you have owned a Cape Cod home through a real winter, you already know the answer.
Living on Cape Cod · Orleans
Skip the tourist version. A year-round Orleans resident explains what makes this Outer Cape town worth staying in — the elbow, the tides, the rhythms, and the real spots.
Electrical · Home guide
If you own an older home in Barnstable, Sandwich, Brewster, or Chatham, there is a reasonable chance the walls contain wiring that a licensed electrician would describe as a…
Living on Cape Cod
Open your Cape Cod house the right way: a March–April de-winterization checklist with 2026 contractor pricing, well/septic steps, and tick warnings.
Custom building · Home guide
Adding square footage to a Cape Cod home is almost never a simple construction project.
Living on Cape Cod · Chatham
Skip the tourist version of Chatham. A year-round local shares what makes this Cape Cod village worth living in — and the best ways to actually see it.
Custom building · Home guide
If you own property on Cape Cod and you're thinking about adding an accessory dwelling unit — a cottage behind the main house, a finished garage apartment, an in-law suite — the…
Living on Cape Cod · Falmouth
Falmouth locals share the real town — Beebe Woods, the Shining Sea Bikeway, Woods Hole science culture, and tidal flats most visitors never find.
Custom building · Home guide
If you've owned a Cape Cod home for any length of time, you've probably had the same thought at least once: that garage could be an apartment.
Pick the trade and the town: we have a hiring guide for each, with what makes local work different and the questions to ask. Then see the certified contractors who work there.
In two libraries. Explore Cape Cod covers visiting, living, seasons and wildlife, by category or region. The contractor library covers home projects by trade, a hiring guide for each trade in each town, and business guides for contractors. Search looks across both.
Yes. Every guide is free to read, and the Explore Cape Cod guides are free to listen to as podcasts. Contractor work is arranged directly with the business. Some experiences book through partners like FareHarbor, Viator or GetYourGuide, and we may earn a commission on those.
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