Steve Maxwell, Author at Cottage Life

Man installing new deck boards.

How to check your deck for rot

man using a track saw in a workshop

Track saw review: our expert picks

A green wheelbarrow.

How to pick the right wheelbarrow for every job

hand holding a high-tension hacksaw cutting copper pipe on white

Why you need a high-tension hacksaw in your tool box

man using a random orbital sander to sand a muskoka chair on a blue background

4 power sanders picked by our experts

champion log splitter on a white background

A log splitter will change the way you chop firewood

Outdoors

Rolled up garden new green garden hose top frame border isolated on white

How to fix a leaking garden hose so that it’s stronger than before

black poly pipe water system connected, pieces of black pipe and clamps on white background

How to join black poly pipe on cottage water systems

wooden window frame being painted with linseed oil on white background

The lazy cottager’s guide to painting windows

Wood stove heating with in foreground wood pellets

Will pellet stoves replace woodstoves?

General

Chainsaw that stands on a heap of firewood in the yard on a beautiful background of green grass and forest

Save time and money by sharpening your own chainsaw

woman with pillow over her head to sound proof

Sound proof your cottage with our expert tips

Closeup crop hands of young woodworker making wooden detail and using electric sanding machine at workplace covered with dust near equipment

5 easy ways to prevent dust spread during a build

Stuff We Like: A device to help drain your pipes

mature-woman-feeling-warm-illustration

How to cool a loft space

General

Carpenter hand with handsaw cutting wooden boards

How to perfect your handsaw technique

desk-with-drawers-in-pale-wood

Go eco-friendly with this classic desk

man-digging-a-hole-in-his-garden-with-a-spade

The right way to shovel without hurting your back

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