One thing I learned as I got older and less cynical: summer is not actually endless. It’s always over far too soon, so when you can spend time on the … Continued
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We need to replace our cottage fridge, and we’re debating the value of one with a built-in water dispenser. Since the water will sit in that little inlet pipe all … Continued
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Thermocouples play a vital role in the safe operation of older gas appliances, such as water heaters, ovens, fireplaces, and fridges. These small yet indispensable devices ensure that the pilot … Continued
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Gaylen Racine will tell you that he’s getting on. He’s in his 80s now and spends summers at the Lake of Bays cottage his family purchased in 1966. When friends … Continued
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72 Dragonfly Lane, Frontenac, Ont. Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Lot size: 75 ft. by 226 ft. List price: $439,000 Date listed: November 17, 2025 Realtor: Tammy Gurr This two-bedroom, one-bedroom … Continued
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Step aside cats and dogs, because raccoons are moving in as Man’s next best friend, according to a recently published study. The bandit-eyed nocturnals, known for overturning trashcans and squatting … Continued
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If you’re struggling to find a gift for that cottager who refuses to divulge their holiday wish list (“Oh, I don’t need anything this year”), no worries. One of these … Continued
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It’s easy to fit an entire meal in a pan when you roast your favourite meat over a bed of vegetables. This simple method is infinitely adaptable to the contents … Continued
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After being a staple on many cottage-country coffee tables for decades, the Farmers’ Almanac is publishing its last issue. On November 6, the long-running publication announced that it would be … Continued
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Gah! Talon to the face! Photo contest entrant Isabelle Marozzo grabbed her camera after a flock of common redpolls arrived at her Norland, Ont., property on a snowy, windy day. … Continued
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I have a confession. I am both a disorganized workshop hoarder—with numerous bins labeled “to be filed”—and a highly organized storage master when needed. One secret to my organized side … Continued
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Once you start repairing tools, appliances, and—if you’re adventurous—laptops and such, you’ll come across some very small screws. Some of these fasteners are only a few millimetres long, and working … Continued
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