It’s a springtime Saturday morning at the cottage. From the spot where I’m weeding the garden, I can hear the kids shouting on the trampoline, the newly arrived songbirds calling … Continued
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We have a trick just for that! Senior editor Alysha Vandertogt explains how to test remaining propane levels courtesy of a little science.
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Location: Thessalon, Ont. Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 3 Guests: 12 Minimum stay: 7 nights Rate: From $851/night About the property This six-bedroom, three-bathroom rental on Cumming’s Lake in Thessalon, Ont., is a waterfront escape. … Continued
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Are the zippers on your boat cover, tent, outdoor shelter, or porch cover acting up? All zippers work best and last longest with liquid or wax lubrication applied to the … Continued
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Among the most sublime of forest minstrels, the celebrated hermit thrush pours out exquisite resonating airs that share the harmonics of human musical scales. The spot-breasted bird returns from the … Continued
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Like many of us in April of 2020, Chris Whitman was bored. A former middle-school history teacher in Nobleton, Ont., Chris was spending the early days of the pandemic looking … Continued
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The wildlife world is like any workplace: some keen workers get a reputation for being top performers. But is it truly warranted? Maybe beavers are so eager because they have … Continued
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