Cottage Life

The Little Shed that Could

It’s a universal cottage problem. All manner of accoutrements make their way to the lakeside. And then Dad or Mom usually gets stuck with having to drag that stuff back up to the cottage at the end of the weekend. There’s gotta be some alternative, right?

A utilitarian lakeside storage outbuilding is the answer. Our version is not only attractive, it has loads of features, such as built-in canoe/kayak racks, a work bench, shelving, and more—plus an optional accessory mini deck. Our build included two boat racks, but if you need more you could easily add two additional supports to your shed on the opposite wall.

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