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When your septic system catches a chill and ices up, there’s no coughing or sniffling. But there’s often no flushing either. Now, cottagers closing up for a winter of polar … Continued

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By the Cottage Coach Winter at the cottage can be intense, but honestly, that’s part of why I love it. I’m not trying to fight the season. I’m embracing it! … Continued

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All summer long, our inflatable raft was anchored 50 feet off the dock. In the fall, we arrived to find it in rough shape, damaged by a series of tears. … 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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