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3 garden tool upcycle projects

Give old garden tools a new life with these DIY spring projects

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Parents, before you start spring cleaning, read this

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What to do with family heirlooms at the cottage

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How to spring clean your propane barbecue

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10 chores to get the cottage in shape this May Long Weekend

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A pink bucket and a scrub brush on a dirty wooden deck.

Your guide to cleaning just about everything at the cottage

Top down aerial drone image of people sitting on a wooden dock at a cottage lake.

Spring maintenance deck and dock checklist

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15 reasons to look forward to spring at the cottage

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The magic of tidying up your cottage, Marie Kondo-style

Two people preparing their garage for a garage sale.

How to sell your stuff online like a pro

Woman in a white shirt looking inside her full fridge.

Freshen up your fridge with these handy cleaning hacks

A modern log cabin surrounded by trees.

Cleaning up the Cottage Checklist

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5 hacks to speed up spring cleaning

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Avoid nasty bacteria by giving your cutting board some TLC

Under kitchen cabinets

13 sneaky storage spots you’ve probably overlooked

A bathroom closet with folded grey towels and wicker baskets for storage.

Design tips for organizing cramped cottage closets

Close-up of a woman picking up dishes off a table at a yard sale.

10 tips for a successful yard sale