Derek McNaughton, Author at Cottage Life

small utility vehicle on a small utility trailer with a canoe on top attached to a truck

Yes, you do need a utility trailer. Here’s why

Outdoors

close-up of wraparound stairs on a deck

4 easy steps to building wraparound deck stairs

ATV towing truck out by a winch

Why you should replace your steel cable

Outdoors

diy snow plow on atv with boy riding atv

Why you need to convert your ATV into a plow

collection of workshop tools and accessories on a white background

6 small, useful things you didn’t know you needed in your workshop

Lake hockey rink at sunset

These are the best ways to test ice thickness

Outdoors

metal-garening-pot-on-hooks-on-wall

How to choose the perfect hook

Chopping wood for burning

Hot tips for chopping and storing your firewood

Outdoors