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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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Summer homeowner tips: how to keep your home cool 1
July 22, 2016

Summer homeowner tips: how to keep your home cool

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Your dream cottage remodel: Choose your path wisely 2
July 19, 2016

Your dream cottage remodel: Choose your path wisely

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Your guide to vintage cottage remodelling 3
July 8, 2016

Your guide to vintage cottage remodelling

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The challenge of making an old cottage new again 4
June 30, 2016

The challenge of making an old cottage new again

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Why is a cottage renovation different from a home project? 5
June 24, 2016

Why is a cottage renovation different from a home project?

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The Cottagers New Build or Remodel Checklist 6
June 7, 2016

The Cottagers New Build or Remodel Checklist

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A cottage owners dilemma: to build or to remodel? 7
May 27, 2016

A cottage owners dilemma: to build or to remodel?

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Proof that Canadians love the cottage 8
May 20, 2016

Proof that Canadians love the cottage

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Room Ideas That Bring the Outdoors In 9
May 16, 2016

Room Ideas That Bring the Outdoors In

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