Add rustic ambiance with this DIY log candle holder - Cottage Life

A little candlelight goes a long way on a dark, peaceful night at the cottage. But when you need an extra touch of rustic ambiance, this DIY log candleholder can make even the coldest space feel warm and cozy.

This floating cooler will change the way you relax at the lake

DIY-Christmas-tree

Go out on a limb and get festive with our DIY Christmas tree

DIY Antler Key Rack Thumb Clean

Never lose your keys again with this DIY antler key rack

DIY Card Box

This DIY tea light holder has a secret

DIY Leopold Bench

Kick back and relax with this simple DIY Leopold bench

brojects custom theatre seats video

The Brojects create DIY theatre seats

DIY-cottage-sign

All that your special place at the lake is missing is a DIY cottage sign

birdhouse

This DIY “birdhouse” has a sneaky feature

diy-bottle-opener

Crack open a cold one with this DIY bottle opener

tire-seats

Repurpose old tires for cheap extra seating with these DIY tire seats

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Create your own spa getaway with this DIY bath caddy

DIY Mason jar tissue dispenser

A teapot garden light

Upcycle your teapot into a whimsical garden light

garden hose outdoor no slip mat

Upcycle your old garden hose into a no-slip outdoor mat

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DIY Mason jar lanterns

mason jar lantern

Turn a Mason jar into a lantern with these simple steps

diy wine cork trivet

This DIY cork trivet is perfect for any wine lover

ways to reuse milk bags

5 crafty ways to reuse your milk bags

General

This DIY maple syrup lip balm makes life a little sweeter

DIY Mason jar soap dispenser

Give your privy some rustic appeal with this DIY soap dispenser

DIY Lamp Shade

Light up your cottage community with this DIY lamp shade

DIY match holder

Your cottage bathroom needs this Mason jar match holder

hobo camping stove

Unleash your inner survivalist with this DIY tin can stove

Christmas Crackers

Class up your holiday dinner with these DIY Christmas crackers

pinecone christmas trees

Turn pinecones into adorable Christmas tree decorations

Mason jar ornaments

Trim your tree with these mini Mason jar ornaments

DIY Cork Cord Organizer

Keep cables in check with this DIY cork cord organizer

DIY branch coasters

Bring the cottage home with these DIY branch coasters

Dog Costumes

Celebrate Halloween with these adorable dog costumes

General

DIY Pumpkin Terrarium

Go green this Halloween with a DIY pumpkin terrarium

DIY Fall Leaves Mason Jar Candle Holder

Give your cottage an autumn glow with this DIY Mason jar candle

DIY Rotisserie

Here’s how to build a simple DIY campfire rotisserie

Hummingbird

Keep hummingbirds happy with this DIY feeder

Canadian candle swedish torch

How to make a Canadian candle

Get crafty with these DIY bottle cap tealights

patch your floatie

Here’s an easy way to patch up your sinking floatie

keep cool without AC

Here’s how to keep cool at the cottage without AC

uses for beeswax

4 surprising uses for beeswax at the cottage

DIY magnet bottle opener

Magnetic Bottle Opener DIY

How to stack firewood

Here’s how to stack wood like a pro

Outdoors

Canadian flag candle

Celebrate Canada with this DIY Mason jar flag

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