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Aerial view of a custom cottage rebuild with mixed stone and dark wood siding, a flagstone patio, and a hot tub set into the landscaped grounds.
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.

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3 Simple Must-Try Holiday Recipes for Canadian Cottagers 1
December 7, 2017

3 Simple Must-Try Holiday Recipes for Canadian Cottagers

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The Complete Checklist for Designing Your New Kitchen 2
November 30, 2017

The Complete Checklist for Designing Your New Kitchen

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Talking Transparently About the Cost to Build a Muskoka, Haliburton, or Kawarthas House 3
November 23, 2017

Talking Transparently About the Cost to Build a Muskoka, Haliburton,…

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Seriously, Should YOU Love It, Or List It? 4
November 16, 2017

Seriously, Should YOU Love It, Or List It?

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How to Choose Your Luxury Home Builder 5
November 9, 2017

How to Choose Your Luxury Home Builder

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Home Improvement Trends: Bathrooms 6
November 2, 2017

Home Improvement Trends: Bathrooms

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3 Reasons You Should Invite Your Home Builder Into an Open House 7
October 26, 2017

3 Reasons You Should Invite Your Home Builder Into an…

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Home Builder Horror Stories (And How to Avoid Them) 8

Home Builder Horror Stories (And How to Avoid Them)

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chairs on a wooden deck on the lake
October 12, 2017

Three Things to Know for the Fall Cottage Life Show

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