Cottage Life will help you enjoy life at the lake even more with fun and informative articles on everything from how-to projects to inspirational design ideas.
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In the North, they love their cabins too. Meet the hardiest cottagers we’ve ever met. You won’t believe their commute.
The big boat shows are coming up, and Canadian manufacturers will be there. Here’s the lowdown on this resilient industry.
Another fantastic year for our photo contest, with sweet kids and skiers, sunsets and storm clouds, and more.
See posing pooches, an odd snack, and a canoe like no other in our photo funnies.
Go out and get a tree! Tips for finding the right one; Reporter; dark-sky preserve threatened; boating stats; craft beer name generator; a mysterious first night; indie igloo; winter moccasins; a volcano of ice?
Small power tools are mighty; electric in-floor heating; choose the right battery charger; fix a flickering light; easy wood TV frame; throttle valve for water pump; ice-hole cover invention
DIY food gift kits: sundaes, truffles, and cranberry syrup; a hot wintery drink; insulated drink flasks; air fryers tested; Persian tray-baked chicken; bacon, bacon, and more bacon; slow-cooker lasagna
Cold weather and cleaners, heating, insulation, and crooked trunks
Owning a cottage is for schmucks. Really, who needs the headaches?
Can’t beat a cozy basement for extra space and comfort.
In winter, snow buntings follow their food south.