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From rusty steel tools to tarnished bronze boat hardware, steel wool restores oxidized, grimy metal surfaces to shiny newness—almost magically. I typically start by washing and drying the surface to … Continued

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The island’s only name is the alphanumeric one assigned by surveyors, but even that is enough to get Annie Grotrian going on a riff. “I think it has a nice … Continued

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After sorting through thousands of submissions to our annual photo contest, our judges have selected the seven winning photos of 2025. We had three categories to choose from: Landscape, Wildlife, … Continued

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Introducing the class clowns of 2025! After sorting through thousands of submissions to our annual photo contest, we picked our favourite funny shots. These photos didn’t get top marks, but … Continued

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Recent federal budget cuts impacting Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) could weaken the department’s capacity to track life-threatening geohazards, such as wildfires and floods, warn researchers and union leaders. The cuts … Continued

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Though tiny and secretive, the least chipmunk is renowned as a bold campground raider. Inhabiting sunlit open forests and brushy clearings from northwestern Quebec and central Ontario to the Yukon, … Continued

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The empty lakefront nest is the dream of most aging cottagers. Children finally bug off, taking with them the myriad irritations of child rearing. It becomes safe to walk the … Continued

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For most of us, sheds are a place to stash our yard tools and sports equipment. But lifestyle blogger and interior designer Deborah McDonald reimagined a shed as a place … Continued

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10 & 11 Methodist Island, Tay, Ont. Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Lot size: 200.6 by 144.4 feet List price: $625,000 Date listed: June 10, 2025 Realtor: Bryan Coxworth Just a … Continued

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Need a classic, hand-hewn beam for a fireplace mantel or a bunkie? Hew it yourself from a straight log the old-fashioned way. I made the main beams for my house … Continued

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