winterizing Archives - Cottage Life

Septic blanket laying on the ground

This clever product is an easy way to protect your septic from frost

A hand disconnecting a garden hose from a tank

Key closing-up chores that you never want to forget

Copper pipes

How to make your three-season plumbing work all winter

A pair of feet in wool socks in front of a mountain view

Are there cons to winterizing the cottage?

General

insurance form

Weekly Hack: 4 ways to reduce insurance costs

General

Sponsored by TIMBER MART

Pressure-washer

Prepare your power equipment for winter storage

A snow-covered roof of a wooden house

What’s the best heat source for winterizing your cottage?

An older man calking a wall.

Questions to ask yourself before winterizing your cottage

At -25C the hike along the river was worth it in Jacques-Cartier National Park, Quebec, Canada

How much value is added to a cottage if it’s for four-season use?

Real Estate

Toilet in a green bathroom next to a wicker basket and shelf.

Why toilet bowls crack in winter