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Renovations

June 26th, 2026

Renovate, Rebuild, or Sell: How to Decide What to Do With Your Cottage

Your cottage is showing its age, and now you face a big decision. Do you renovate it, tear it down and rebuild, or sell and move on? This guide walks you through the bones, costs, and trade-offs, so you can choose the right path with confidence.

Cozy Winter Recipes for Your Cottage Guests 1

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December 12, 2018

Cozy Winter Recipes for Your Cottage Guests

Taking the Steps Now to Enjoy Your Summer at the Lake 2

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December 1, 2018

Taking the Steps Now to Enjoy Your Summer at the…

3 Home Improvement Trends That Were Everywhere in 2018 3

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August 30, 2018

3 Home Improvement Trends That Were Everywhere in 2018

2018's Hottest Home Improvement Trends 4

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August 23, 2018

2018’s Hottest Home Improvement Trends

Get To Know Gilbert + Burke: A Conversation with Brian Gilbert 5

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August 16, 2018

Get To Know Gilbert + Burke: A Conversation with Brian…

How To Make Your Summer Cottage Renovation Dreams A Reality 6

Renovations

August 9, 2018

How To Make Your Summer Cottage Renovation Dreams A Reality

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August 2, 2018

6 Best Muskoka Day Trips

6 Reasons The Cost to Build a Custom Home is More Than You Think (But Is Worth It!) 8

Energy Efficient

August 2, 2018

6 Reasons The Cost to Build a Custom Home is…

Screened-In Porches: How to Build the ‘Muskoka Room’ of Your Dreams 9

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July 26, 2018

Screened-In Porches: How to Build the ‘Muskoka Room’ of Your…

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