DIY Archives - Page 2 of 27 - Cottage Life

photo of an ATV shed with a deer carved onto the doors

This cottager carved a wildlife tribute on his ATV shed

The end cut of a piece of lumber being milled

Lumber is still expensive—can you mill your own trees?

A man cleaning the lint trap from a clothes dryer

Appliance malfunctioning? Here’s how to troubleshoot and repair

a dremel rotary tool on a yellow background

Dremel rotary tool review: add this to your cottage arsenal

illustration of a hand poking a wood board with a screwdriver

Sick of paying high lumber prices? Here’s how to salvage wood you have

Close-up of a wooden door with a deadbolt lock with bolt extended

How to install a deadbolt lock

Several wall-mounted brass grab bars

These 8 upgrades will help you age in place at the cottage

photo of Mark's bear-proof bird feeder on a post dangling

A bear-proof bird feeder, can it be done?

A portion of damaged drywall

Patching drywall? Follow these 9 steps

An outdoor bin filled with beach balls and towels

Expert tips to clear clutter and organize the cottage

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a lamp with the shade off in the corner of a living room with a record player behind it

One hour is all it takes to salvage a busted lamp

man using a track saw in a workshop

Track saw review: our expert picks

A faulty faucet spraying water into the air

Faucet problems? These are the fixes

Closeup of fingers resetting a GFCI

How to install a GFCI electrical outlet

A man carrying a stack of wood, obscuring his face

A dozen DIY tasks to tackle in winter

Young African American man fixing a refrigerator

8 tune-ups to extend the life of your appliances

Close up of a woman's hand holding a magnifying glass over a model home

8 tips to DIY a cottage inspection

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Woman cleaning toilet bowl in bathroom

The best way to unclog a toilet

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