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15 beyond basic tools that every DIY cottager needs

We spoke to our go-to carpenter, Wayne Lennox, about the key items that you need in your toolbox this season. Whether it’s for the DIY expert in your life or that person who insists on doing everything him/herself, Wayne has some tool staple suggestions for you. 

If you’re already a cottager or recently acquired a cottage, you know that a certain level of DIY is almost mandatory. And that means tools. Quite a diverse collection, actually.

Certainly you already have the basics, and likely more, but here is a list of things you might like to have on hand when you tackle all those opening-up projects.

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