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Should anyone remove it at all? Senior editor Alysha Vandertogt explains who is responsible for a downed tree and the surprising benefits one can have on the ecology of the … Continued

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The foam gasket on the flip-up lid of an old outdoor receptacle cover keeps moisture out of the electrical box—but only when the cover is closed. That’s unhelpful in a … Continued

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C’mon, admit it. You’ve been there. An afternoon beer turns into two, or three, a few pre-dinner cocktails, a bottle of wine with supper. Next morning, even the blessed loon … Continued

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If you come upon an overturned canoe and its hapless paddler while out for your morning toodle, fear not. Simply perform a canoe–over–canoe rescue. 1] Position your canoe so the … Continued

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Pies are both a personal journey of perfection, and a great group activity

Pickleball was conjured up by Joel Pritchard of Bainbridge Island, Wash., in 1965, with the help of two friends. The earliest version of the game was played on an old … Continued

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Long a threat to southern Ontario lakes, climate change is allowing cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, to thrive in even the coldest of the Great Lakes. Read the full […]

The sandy shorelines and fresh breezes offered by the beaches along the Great Lakes often have tourists flocking to these destinations in the summer. Check out these six travel options […]