Many cottages are a far cry from that idyllic picture of the traditional cottage, but all share a strong sense of place, which is why we’ve chosen to organize them by physical location: near the water, in the wilderness, around town, or in communities. You’ll find articles from the pages of Fine Homebuilding magazine and excerpted from Taunton Press titles on these small, but smart homes, with tips to build, or renovate, your cottage the right way.