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A close-up of gloved hands laying plywood on top of subflooring

Cottage Q&A: Is it okay to paint the... subflooring?

”Simpler, safer” paint inspired by blue... butterfly wings

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yellow paint colour on the side of a small house or cabin with a white adirondack chair in front

The 2021 Colours of the Year are here!

Hand painting an exterior wall

Paint tips: How to paint like a pro

wooden window frame being painted with linseed oil on white background

The lazy cottager’s guide to painting... windows

a paint can, rubber gloves, paintbrush, and scraper on a white background

The safer and more effective way to clean a... paintbrush

Empty and Old Paint Cans Ready to be Disposed

How to safely dispose of leftover materials in... your workshop

cleaning products

Weekly Hack: Products to salvage after winter

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Cottage Q&A: Painting a rusty fireplace

Be our guest painted sign

7 steps for upgrading your cottage sign

Colin and Justin bring their cottage style home... to the city with wood

artistic cottage design tips

Bring out your inner artist with Colin and Justin