repairs Archives - Cottage Life

Man repairing window frame on a maturing cottage.

How this cottager overcomes the challenges of a maturing cottage

General

A faucet with water running from it

Simple water system tune-ups

Engine problems? These outboard whisperers can help

Outdoors

A man cleaning the lint trap from a clothes dryer

Appliance malfunctioning? Here’s how to troubleshoot and repair

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

General

A rusty burst pipe

7 tips for dealing with leaks and floods

red wooden cottage in a snow landscape

Easy repairs that will winterize your cottage

General

Do I need a permit to fix my cottage foundation?

General

Close up of man changing an outboard engine

6 boat maintenance tips for spring

Weekly Hack: Everyday items for quick fixes

Repairs

12 home maintenance projects you should tackle in the spring

Real Estate

Replacing a screen

4 easy screen door repairs you can do yourself

patch your floatie

Here’s an easy way to patch up your sinking floatie