Cottages & Cabins
EASY-KEEPER COTTAGE: Don’t Build Or Renovate Until...
Published on October 21st, 2022
Thousands of people who own beautiful lakeside cottages will tell you that owning the place is a ton of work If...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
CLOSING UP THE COTTAGE: Real-World Tricks That Make The ...
Published on August 19th, 2022
While summer is still here for a while, as a cottage owner now is a great time to get ready to make closing the place...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Is There Anything Wrong Wit...
Updated on August 5th, 2022
Q: Do I need to finish a wooden plank floor I’ve discovered in a bedroom in my cottage when we removed old flooring...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
What You Need to Know About “Barndominiums”
Updated on July 15th, 2022
It's been said that "most people live in the city and go to the country on the weekend" Imagine if you could put some...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
PRIMING SEASONAL WATER SYSTEMS: Watch This Video to Make...
Updated on May 13th, 2022
Now that the weather’s finally warming up, seasonal cottage owners everywhere are anticipating pine trees, sparkling...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
FASTENERS FOR DECKS: Watch a Video Tour of the Nuts ...
Published on April 22nd, 2022
If you're building a deck you should aim to make it last many decades, and long deck life comes down to fastener choice...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
DECK BUILDING & DECK FINISHING: Learn How to Do So ...
Updated on April 16th, 2022
If you're planning to build a new backyard deck this year (or refurbish an old one with a good frame but rotted top),...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Can I Convert a Seasonal Co...
Published on March 11th, 2022
Q: How realistic is it to convert a seasonal cottage built in the 1950s into a year-round home My husband and I live in...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
EASIER COTTAGE LIVING: Low-maintenance Design & Bui...
Published on February 25th, 2022
Many people dream about owning a country cottage or summer vacation home, but the reality is often a disappointment in...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
FREEZE-PROOF WATER: How to Protect a Raised Cabin Water ...
Updated on January 21st, 2022
A while back I was on a video call with a couple in Alberta, Canada building their own house following my Cozy Cabin...Continue Reading
Plumbing
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Big a Generator Do I Ne...
Updated on January 6th, 2023
Q: How can I figure out if a generator I'm thinking of buying is big enough to power my household water well pump...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
TINY HOUSE CASE STUDY: Waterfront “Silver Lining&#...
Updated on January 6th, 2023
It was a bad day when fire destroyed the 60-year-old heirloom cottage of Mike and Alice Ogden, a bad day indeed But...Continue Reading