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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.

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.

Community News: Visit us at the Spring Cottage Life Show 1

General

March 29, 2017

Community News: Visit us at the Spring Cottage Life Show

5 easy ways to stay safe at the cottage this summer 2

General

March 22, 2017

5 easy ways to stay safe at the cottage this…

What is “visitability” and how do you use it? 3

General

March 15, 2017

What is “visitability” and how do you use it?

Custom Building

March 8, 2017

Get to know your bylaws

General

February 23, 2017

A letter to home dreamers

What does cost per square foot include, and leave out? 6

Custom Building

December 6, 2016

What does cost per square foot include, and leave out?

Home design that works hand-in-hand with building codes 7

General

November 25, 2016

Home design that works hand-in-hand with building codes

Assessing the risk of choosing a "local builder". 8

Custom Building Renovations

November 8, 2016

Assessing the risk of choosing a “local builder”.

General

November 2, 2016

How seasonality affects your new home build

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