Why does life at the cottage still look like an old beer commercial? Meat. Fire. The guys hanging out around the barbecue. The women inside tossing together salads, slicing fruit, … Continued
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Henry Island, Port Hood, N.S. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 1 Lot size: 222 acres List price: $6,990,000 Realtor: Angie Bryant View the listing here In the market for a new summer getaway and … Continued
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12 Pennie Avenue, Tehkummah, Ont. Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Lot size: 1.9 acres List price: $699,777 Date listed: September 4, 2026 Realtor: Steven Kuula This unique property on Manitoulin Island comes with a … Continued
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I’ve been hearing a lot about radon gas levels in homes (and the associated lung cancer risk). Is it as much of a concern in cottages?—Eva Davis, Winnipeg, Man. It depends. Radon—colourless, odourless, … Continued
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I’ve heard that you’re supposed to bring steak to room temperature before grilling, and on the grill, you’re supposed to only flip it once. But I’ve also heard that both of those are myths. So, what is … Continued
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I get yellow sunscreen stains on my light-coloured clothing. How do I remove them? Laundering hasn’t worked. (We also get similar stains on our white boat seats.)—Fatima Atkins, North Bay, … Continued
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After I was recently nailed by a tick, I was told that my local health unit no longer sends them out for Lyme disease testing. Is this the case everywhere?—Colby Mann, … Continued
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