Design & DIY Archives - Page 6 of 69 - Cottage Life

3 reasons why you need this cottage roof de-icing system

A wood-burning stove inside a cabin

Woodstove heating inefficiently? Here’s a simple fix

A gas torch burning a piece of wood

Three tricks to “age” new wood

A hand disconnecting a garden hose from a tank

Key closing-up chores that you never want to forget

You might not consider a biffy stylish, but cottage-country outhouses have a charm all their own

A new grey composite deck

Cottage Q&A: Should I get a composite deck?

A power saw against a white background

How to buy used tools (and save cash!)

Why you need a portable power station at the cottage

When prime waterfront property wasn’t an option, this couple built a cabin inspired by an old... school fire watchtower

A power boat sitting in the water

Cottage Q&A: How to clean stained boat seats

A roof gutter and downspout

Cottage Q&A: Are there alternatives to gutters?

A toolbox sitting on an open laptop computer

Have you heard of online DIY coaching?

A green garden hose against a white background

3 leaks you can patch (and 2 you can’t)

Close up of a drill producing sawdust

5 tips to control sawdust

An overhead shot of a boat speeding through the water

How to quiet a noisy boat engine

A bearded man sitting in front of an electric fan

4 ways to cool down a cottage with no AC

Close up of a hand pulling at a fridge door seal

How to replace a faulty fridge door seal

A brick of Hempcrete, a pile of Portland Limestone Cement, a sheet Biogenic Insulation, Asphalt shingles

4 cottage building materials that are better for the environment

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