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.
PLUS you’ll get...
Dinner for 23? Not a problem. Trish Magwood knows how to feed a crowd.
Canadians have a history of doing it on the water (canoeing, that is).
We asked and you told us: your tales of exploits on the canoodling circuit.
How one painter looked out the window and found her muse.
The dragonfly is a badass predator. Take a look at its amazing feats of flight, stealth, and survival.
Firepits and firebowls look good and can go almost anywhere. Here’s what you need to know before you buy.
The longest freshwater beach; a real cottage-country superhero; towable ice cream maker; giant rodent fossil; invasive species smackdown; protect your eyes; a prickly situation; out-there outhouse
Pizza on the BBQ: blue cheese potato, chicken, prosciutto breakfast, and more; Hawaij spice rub; rosés for summer; smoky Miami ribs; how to grill shrimp; new ways with rhubarb
Deck cleaning options; unstable dock tips; prefab aluminum deck kit; birch log umbrella stand; installing cedar shingles; tool lending libraries; how to repair a broken fishing rod
Radio reception; aircraft cable vs. chain for docks; painting a metal fireplace; growing herbs; snakes in the basement
Fad diets? The next “it” product? Zim takes a look into the future.
The hottest trends of the summer in decor, woodstoves, appliances, and more, plus an art deco lamp project.
Meet the feared, but harmless, milk snake.