Allan Britnell, Author at Cottage Life

A ceiling fan mounted to a wood ceiling

3 fixes for malfunctioning fans

Science working on solutions for ice cream melting

General

A vacant lot with a sign that says Lot for Sale

Buying a vacant lot or a teardown: The pros and cons

General

Flowering purple loosestrife near the shore

Tips to deal with 6 common invasive species

Outdoors

A faucet with water running from it

Simple water system tune-ups

A long wooden dock at sunset

8 cool innovations in docks and dock accessories

A lattice fence with trees in the background

6 ways to enhance your property’s privacy

A man cleaning the lint trap from a clothes dryer

Appliance malfunctioning? Here’s how to troubleshoot and repair

Close-up of a wooden door with a deadbolt lock with bolt extended

How to install a deadbolt lock

Several wall-mounted brass grab bars

These 8 upgrades will help you age in place at the cottage

A portion of damaged drywall

Patching drywall? Follow these 9 steps

An outdoor bin filled with beach balls and towels

Expert tips to clear clutter and organize the cottage

General

A faulty faucet spraying water into the air

Faucet problems? These are the fixes

Closeup of fingers resetting a GFCI

How to install a GFCI electrical outlet

A man carrying a stack of wood, obscuring his face

A dozen DIY tasks to tackle in winter

Young African American man fixing a refrigerator

8 tune-ups to extend the life of your appliances

Close up of a woman's hand holding a magnifying glass over a model home

8 tips to DIY a cottage inspection

General

A rusty burst pipe

7 tips for dealing with leaks and floods

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