Ideas and advice for all cottage owners, renters and guests. - Ideas and advice for all cottage owners, renters and guests.

Chairs and sofas take a beating at the cottage and often need a bit of care, or even a full-blown restoration. How can you give the cottage furniture a new look without spending too much money? Read the full article

Break-ins are on the rise in a number of cottage communities across Canada and in the United States. Read the full article

Proper maintenance, balanced air flow, and the use of quality wood will ensure the wood stove at the cottage works efficiently and safely. Read the full article

Getting rid of mice in the cottage can be a stressful event. Keeping mice from entering the cabin, lake house or chalet in the first place is another battle altogether. Read the full article

Whether you are planning to buy everything new or simply wish to upgrade a few pieces of the existing cottage furniture you should consider buying items that are durable, stylish, and easy to clean. A new sofa, reading chair, or even saddle stools for the kitchen bar are good choices to spruce up the cabin in the areas of the building that are used the most throughout the day. Read the full article

Decorating the cottage may be the most enjoyable part of having a house on a lake.
Here are some unique ideas that will help you spruce up the old cabin without spending too much money. Read the full article