Cottage Life Editor Michelle Kelly explains how to identify and locate a frozen pipe at your cottage, and shares a few ways you can thaw it.
Related Story How to tarp a roof in an emergency
Related Story Cottage Q&A: Tankless water heaters in cold temperatures
Cottage Coach: How to fill up a large bucket from your sink using a dustpan
Cottage Coach: An extension cord hack that will make your life easier
Cottage Coach: Make this DIY stickhandling trainer in under 10 minutes
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 Coach teaches you how to make a wooden beer caddy
DIY steak flipper and discada using a railroad spike and harrow
The right way to anchor into a cinder block wall
Cottage Q&A: What’s the difference between 2WD, 4WD and AWD?
Cottage Q&A: What should I feed birds over winter in Canada?
Easy DIY dock removal hacks
What you need to know about changing the size and shape of your dock
Design considerations for accessibility at the cottage
5 stunning islands in Canada you have to visit
Cash or trash: What to do with these items
How to protect your trees from LDD moths
Water sports wipeouts that will make you go ‘ouch’
Wildlife inspired pumpkin carvings
Why do leaves change colour in fall?
Why Canadian wolves matter
Strange mating habits used by Canadian animals
How to stop squirrels from ruining your pumpkins
Here’s how to identify Canadian snakes
Signs and symptoms of septic failure
What can and can’t be left in the kitchen over winter
Creative ways to use pumpkins other than for Halloween
Watch how to prepare your boat for removal, transportation, and storage
Warning signs that it’s time to replace or repair your deck
These images from the 2020 Cottage Life Photo Contest will leave you in awe
12 genius uses for leftover apples
Here are Ontario’s best lookout points for viewing the fall colours
5 Thanksgiving dinner mistakes you don’t want to make
10 Canadian animals you can see in autumn
Ways to make the cottage more accessible
Thanksgiving activities you can do before dinner
Facts about plants that will surprise you
Red flags to look for when buying vacant land
Beer 101: Get to know your beer
Learn how to identify these 10 Canadian birds
How to keep your cottage critter-free
This is where you should place outdoor lighting at the cottage
How to stop birds from hitting windows
Cottage Q&A: How to store your precious linens
Cottage Q&A: Do the northern lights make noises?
Cottage Q&A: The reason behind late-season mosquitoes
Cottage Q&A: How to sleep better at the lake
What you’re doing wrong with your cast iron pan
Choose the right drywall anchor for any hanging project
Create the ultimate cottage first aid kit
Hide that ugly screw head with this simple DIY
Know your measuring devices and how to use them
5 simple tips for tapping a maple tree
Cottage Q&A: Donating my property
Revive an old cutting board in a few simple steps
Give your hands a more comfortable grip with this DIY leather paddle handle cover
5 tips for building an ice rink on your lake
Know your levels and how to use them
Give yourself extra hanging room with this rustic DIY dock cleat coat rack
Loosen a rusted nut or bolt with this easy DIY hack
Open a wine bottle without a corkscrew
Go out on a limb and get festive with our DIY Christmas tree
Never lose your keys again with this DIY antler key rack
This DIY tea light holder has a secret
Kick back and relax with this simple DIY Leopold bench
Everything you need to know about relocating squirrels
Cottage Q&A: The reason behind the outhouse door crescent moon
Cottage Q&A: How to dispose of your fireplace ash
Your pet will give this DIY industrial dog bowl a woof of approval
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
Can a cottage ever have too much wood?
5 tips for easy spring cleaning at the cottage
No more brown needles! How to keep your Christmas tree lush and green
Looking to upkeep or renovate? Let Cottage Life magazine advise and inspire you.
Subscribe Now!Tags
