Design & DIY Archives - Page 2 of 65 - Cottage Life

A large propane tank in the yard of a home.

5 ways to offset hydro costs with propane

An illustration of four pieces of lumber, each curved differently.

Our expert guide to buying the best lumber

Illustration of two hammers, a nut, pliers and a screwdriver.

How to free a stuck screw or a seized nut

man cleaning terrace with a power washer - high water pressure cleaner on wooden terrace surface, pressure washer

7 tips to get the best out of your pressure washer

Flooding on the grass caused by a blocked, malfunctioning septic tank.

5 signs that your septic system is failing

Danger High Water sign in front of flooded road, electrical

How to deal with flooded electrical

Close-up of wet wooden deck

Cottage Q&A: Treating a slippery deck

outdoor furniture

10 pieces of outdoor furniture to maximize your... space

How this accountant crafted a beautiful Ontario... cottage by hand

Man standing with DIY boat

This cottager built his own boat during COVID-19

Close up of man changing an outboard engine

6 boat maintenance tips for spring

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

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

cottage decor hacks from interior decorator

An interior designer’s guide to updating... your cottage decor

man and woman sitting on a cottage dock with their golden retriever at Crystal Lake

How this Toronto couple revamped their ’50s... cottage on Crystal Lake

cottagecore girl holds wildflowers in country

How to bring cottagecore to the cottage this... summer

lumbar supports on Muskoka Chair

A simple (but ingenious!) Muskoka chair... modification for max comfort

Kitchen interior with older cabinets in American classic lake front rambler house, building materials

9 ways COVID-19 could delay your building project

4 outdoor lighting solutions for your cottage... property

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