Cottage Life

Stay beautiful on the outside

When it comes to cottage exterior maintenance, proactive care trumps procrastination. Taking the time now to maintain the building envelope will pay it forward in the saved time from a larger repair.

TAKE IT FROM THE TOP

On a mild day, don soft-sole footwear like sneakers

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