Hands-on fixes, builds, and seasonal chores - everything from draining pipes to knocking together a new deck when the old one squeaks.
Power outages at the cottage are almost as Canadian as mosquitoes are. But while city dwellers might see their power restored within seconds, cottage country plays by different rules.
This past weekend was May Long across Canada, as we celebrated Victoria Day and the official (well, at least to us) start of cabin season. Highways across the country were backed up with traffic as Canadians headed up to their cabins for the weekend for their first trip of the
Picture this: it’s a frigid January night, well below freezing. You're in the city, but far away a disaster is unfolding: the pipes in your cabin have frozen solid, cracked and are currently dumping litres of water onto the floor. Frozen pipes are every cabin owner’s
Owning a cottage or cabin is a dream come true – until you’re hundreds of kilometers away wondering if everything is okay. What if the heat goes out and the pipes freeze? Did a leak start after that big storm? Could wildlife or intruders be poking around? These worries are
Power flickers are a fact of cabin life. If the electricity cuts out while you’re away, food can thaw, spoil, then quietly refreeze, leaving you none the wiser until the first dubious burger night. This coin-in-a-cup trick is the low-tech alarm bell you can check at a glance. How
Thinking of fixing up your cabin or cottage before putting it on the market? Smart move. The right renovations can increase your cottage’s value and attract buyers, especially in Canada’s competitive recreational property market. But be careful – not every upgrade pays off. Below, we’ll explore 6 cabin
Spring in Canada means the snow is melting, the frost is thawing, and cabin country is coming back to life. For cabin owners, this season brings the much-anticipated task of opening up the cabin after a long winter. It’s an exciting time – warmer weather and sunnier skies are upon
