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An illustration of four pieces of lumber, each curved differently.

Our expert guide to buying the best lumber

Deforestation concept. Stump of tree after cutting forest. Stump from fresh cut coniferous tree in forest. stump in the coniferous forest from freshly chopped spruce. Banner format. lumber

Theft and tree poaching on the rise thanks to... soaring lumber prices

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Man standing with DIY boat

This cottager built his own boat during COVID-19

blue coloured sand imprinted with handprints and seashells

5 simple sand crafts that kids will love

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photo of Brian and Wayne in the Cottage Workshop at the Cottage Life show, DIY

A DIY expert’s secrets to mastering an... outhouse build

doggy flap invention screen door

Screen door with a DIY doggy flap

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A vent in the shape of a half moon on an old distressed wooden outhouse door. There's knots and spaces in the wooden door. There's shadows on the wood.

Have an outhouse? You need to add one of these

wormery compost bin in organic Australian garden with Feed Me worm sign, sustainable living and zero waste lifestyle

What is a wormery and how can it benefit your... garden?

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The best crafting resources for DIY gifts

wooden outdoor shower in front of a body of open water

5 steps for building the best outdoor shower on... the lake

Tube of original pringles on white background, secret spot

6 secret places to hide things at your cottage

DIY gifts

7 DIY gifts you can make this holiday season

wooden window frame being painted with linseed oil on white background

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

deck bar cart project from home hardware

DIY expert Wayne Lennox loves this project (and... you will too)

Kids room in coastal style. Daybed near shiplap wall. Interior mockup. 3d render.

3 easy ways to DIY shiplap walls

shot of diy alberta tiki shack project

This DIY tiki bar is made from almost entirely... repurposed materials

Reader project takes raised bed gardens to new... heights

woman-using-spirit-level

7 DIY organization projects to tackle this weekend

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