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There is something very cottage-friendly about a tool so well designed and suited to its intended purpose that it has remained unchanged and in demand for more than 100 years. … Continued

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1 Island 3LM Island, Gravenhurst, Ont. Lake: Lake Muskoka Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Lot size: 2 to 4.99 acres List price: $1,375,000 Date listed: August 16, 2025 Realtor: Becky Spencer and Rosemary … Continued

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We had a trampoline at our cottage when I was a kid. It was unusual in those days to see one outside of a gymnasium, but my three brothers and … Continued

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A country always begins as a mirage, a hallucination that emerges between arbitrary borders. Soon after, it congeals into something not quite tangible but with vague shape, like a cloud … Continued

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There’s good news and there’s bad news, says senior editor Alysha Vandertogt. The presence of water snakes means you have a healthy waterfront, yay you! But evicting them could have … Continued

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Tech that prevents you from making an insurance claim is probably going to be a plus for your provider. Senior editor Alysha Vandertogt explains how installing security cameras is worthwhile … Continued

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