Clever Tips and Tricks for a Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly Garden
There are many ways to give back to the planet. Recycling, eating less meat, and reducing water and electricity consumption are all great ways to
The Best Backyard Recycling Solutions
A sturdy recycling shed creates an organized area for your trash and recycling. Try one of our best backyard recycling solutions.
Snazzy Roof Upgrades
The Roof of your building can really make a statement, and not just aesthetic ones. You can enhance the strength of your structure and add functionally, like shed water and snow away from doors.
How To Design A Rustic Log Cabin
Log cabins evoke feelings of comfort and serenity for many. Whether serving as a main home or a home away from home, these cabins are commonly situated in areas far from cities, usually in settings close to nature, such as forests, lakes, and beaches.
Get Inspired: Simple Garage Layouts
Planning the organizational flow before you start putting stuff in your garage is a helpful task that can be done fairly quickly. We created some examples with the 24x24 Simple Garage in mind.
Community Spotlight: Little Chebeague Island
We are very proud to announce another year sponsoring the Maine Island and Trails Association. Our sponsorship helped them build a cabin for the caretaker of Little Chebeague Island.
Shedding Light on Proper Firewood Storage
The best way to achieve maximum warmth is with a cozy wood-burning stove. Before you start burning, you will want to know the best methods for storing your firewood.
4 Ways to Find Tiny Home Parking
One of the biggest challenges that THOW owners face is finding a reliable place to park their homes. Buying a plot of land for your home base is an excellent idea. But if you are yearning for a nomadic lifestyle, you may want to keep your options open.
5 Steps for Winter Greenhouse Maintenance
Frosty mornings and snowy days ahead mean it is time to close up your greenhouse, or at the very least, weatherize it. Adding this winter greenhouse maintenance to-do list to your end-of-fall duties will ensure that your greenhouse is tidied up for the winter.
Jamaica Cottage Shop— Now Part of the WHS Homes Family
Jamaica Cottage Shop saw an exciting, big change in 2021. We were acquired by WHS Homes.
Don't worry folks, it's all good— Jamaica Cottage Shop remains and is even better!
Black Friday Bonanza Giveaway Winners
To celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday season, we wanted to offer a token of gratitude to our community. So, we came up with our Black Friday
We Made it to 500 Five Stars!
We are excited to have met our milestone of 500 Five Star Reviews! Read on to see some of our favorites.
How to Sustainably Heat Your Cabin or Tiny Home
Wood stoves, pellet stoves, propane heaters, and heat pumps. What is the best heating solution for your post and beam home?
What is a Post and Beam Building?
If you have looked at any of our sheds and cottages and tiny houses, or flipped through a set of our DIY building plans, you
Landscaping Ideas to Start This Autumn
With fall quickly approaching, it is time to prepare for the season with these autumn inspired landscaping tips.
Building Budgeting 101: 10 Tips for Financing Your Project
Maybe you don't want to take out a loan to pay for your next project. Here are some ideas to save your hard-earned cash and meet your goals.
The Benefits of Dormers
Dormers are a fantastic way to add architectural interest to your cabin. Learn about all of the benefits of dormers.
Four Sugar Shack Building Essentials
Learn about the four Sugar Shack building essentials and components that you will want to consider before construction.
Why Natural Wood is Better
Why is natural wood a better choice for your post and beam storage shed or home? Learn why we use hemlock, pine and cedar in our buildings, as a default.
How to Decide on Land
Knowing what to expect will help manage your expectations and avoid hiccups throughout the process of deciding on land.
Crafty Ideas for Using Up Your EL (Extra Lumber)
Repurpose the extra lumber, pallet and temporary bracing that comes with your project into these crafty ideas.
Convert Your Shed into a Backyard Office
With remote working opportunities on the rise, it’s an ideal time to get set up with a home office. Create a separation from your work and household by converting your shed into a backyard office.
Introducing the Barnyard Bundle: Post and Beam Livestock Shelters
Some of our favorite post and beam livestock shelters were designed with our furry and feathered friends in mind. Newbie urban farmers and experienced homesteaders
The Vermont Cottage as a Beach House
Waterfront property, as everyone knows, is highly sought after. Having a place by an ocean, lake, pond, or river to live and relax is invaluable.
How to Prepare for Building Permits
Understand what is required to obtain a permit before buying a post and beam building.
Tackle Fishing Gear Storage
Keeping your fishing supplies accessible and tidy means more time for enjoying your favorite pastime.
Building Site Preparation for your Cottage, Barn, or Shed
We at Jamaica Cottage Shop know that a successful build starts with a good foundation. Whether you are adding a small shed or cottage to
Batten Down the Hatches: Boat Storage Ideas
Summer is a fun time for sailing, paddling, and zooming through the water. Even though winter may be a long way off it is a good
Rustic Glamping With Cabins
Summer is here and undoubtedly is the best time get outdoors and go camping. Setting up a perfect site for cabin camping can enhance the overall outdoors experience.
All About Outhouses & Off-Grid Toilets
Perhaps you are escaping the big city for rural life, setting up a farming homestead, or building a tiny vacation home on the side of a mountain. In all of these instances, an off-grid toilet could be an ideal solution.
