Should you worry about mixing too many types of wood in your cottage layout? Not at all, according to Colin and Justin. After all, Mother Nature includes many types of trees in a single forest, “and they all party together, and they all play nice.”

How should I approach telling my neighbours we’re renting out our cottage

Watch this video for a primer on how to buy Crown land for your new cottage build

Cottage Q&A: What’s the difference between 2WD, 4WD and AWD?

Cottage Q&A: What should I feed birds over winter in Canada?

Cottage Q&A: How to find and fix a frozen pipe

Red flags to look for when buying vacant land

Cottage Q&A: Do the northern lights make noises?

Experience a countryside Christmas with these festive decoration tips

Cottage Q&A: The reason behind late-season mosquitoes

Cottage Q&A: How to sleep better at the lake

5 simple tips for tapping a maple tree

Cottage Q&A: Donating my property

Colin and Justin make the perfect side table for your cottage

Colin and Justin make a lamp with a wine box

These design elements add an inviting touch to your cottage

Give your cottage bedroom a cozy makeover with these great tips

Everything you need to know about relocating squirrels

Bring the colours of fall into your cottage with these decorating tips

Create the perfect fall tablescape this season

Cottage Q&A: The reason behind the outhouse door crescent moon

Cottage Q&A: How to dispose of your fireplace ash

Avoid ticks with these tips and tricks

Think twice before you use a bristle BBQ brush

Avoid these mistakes when cleaning your barbecue

Here’s how to deal with a fallen tree on your shoreline

Here’s what to do if your dog falls through the ice

Why the off-season is a great time to buy a cottage

How to deal with a dead tree on your property

How to keep mice out of your cottage

What’s the best way to identify shoals?

Tips to get started with stand-up paddleboarding

Unusual uses for lemons at the cottage

How to deal with sulphur-smelling water at the cottage

Sunscreen essentials with Michelle Kelly

How to soothe your cottage sunburn

Protect yourself—and your dog—from Lyme disease with these tick-fighting tips

Colin and Justin turn a blank space into cozy cottage “zones”

5 tips for easy spring cleaning at the cottage

Commanding spectacle in design with Colin and Justin

Bring out your inner artist with Colin and Justin

Cottage bedding tips with Colin & Justin

Add bling to your cottage with these simple design tips

No more brown needles! How to keep your Christmas tree lush and green
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