reno Archives - Cottage Life

A dormer window on a tiled roof

Cottage Q&A: Should I add a dormer to my cottage?

People renovating the house with paint all over the floor

Should I enlist my friends to help with cottage renovations?

Close up of a textured metal roof on a house

Cottage Q&A: Should we consider a metal roof?

This couple turned a workshop into a charming cabin on a modest budget (but you’d never know!)

A man installing pieces of vinyl flooring on a sub-floor

Cottage Q&A: Should I use vinyl flooring in my unheated cottage?

This cottager restored a little cabin on the bay and filled it with her favourite things

A hand dangling a key over a miniature cabin

Cottage Q&A: What does selling “as is” mean?

Real Estate

A wooden house with a green roof

Need a new roof? Here are 3 eco options

Paint cans sitting on a wood floor against a grey wall

Why you should use these paint colours in your cottage (or not)

A confused man applying plaster to a wall

Help! I share the cottage with a DIY dud

Several wall-mounted brass grab bars

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

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

8 tips to DIY a cottage inspection

General

Several old aluminum boats lined up at a dock

Cottage Q&A: Best paint for an aluminum boat

Hand in hand between project contractors, spring reno

6 things to think about now if you’re planning a reno next year

Paint cans and brushes on a old wooden background, painting

5 painting tips that our experts swear by

Kitchen interior with older cabinets in American classic lake front rambler house, building materials

9 ways COVID-19 could delay your building project

A ceramic toilet against a grey-green wall

Cottage Q&A: Is there a max number of toilets allowed in a cottage?

General

upper level of the aframe with exposed beams and a white chair in the corner

This beautifully designed Ontario A-frame is a hidden gem

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