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Cottage Care

On a sultry summer weekend, you want to spend as much time as possible sitting on your dock, feet dangling, the newspaper in hand. Although you can't ignore maintenance at your weekend getaway, you can still find ways to streamline chores and carve out as much leisure time as possible.Here, you'll learn tips and best practices to care for your furnace, your well, and your septic system. You will also find gardening advice to transform a ho-hum spot into a restorative waterfront retreat.

Working with rhododendrons

Rhododendrons can be a bright, lovely addition to your cottage garden. There are over 900 species, so chances are you...
04/18/2018
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Spring DIY

Here are some easy home updates you can do all by yourself this spring! Those boring plastic light switch covers...
03/05/2018
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Almost time for spring cleaning!

Spring cleaning may seem like a chore, but when it is done you'll feel accomplished, invigorated, and excited for the...
03/05/2018
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Creating more space in a cottage

This tiny cottage in Australia got a whole lot bigger once some walls were taken down. Open concept floor plans...
03/05/2018
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When to fertilize

It's a question many people start asking this time of year - when should I fertilize my lawn? For most,...
02/26/2018
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Home care when the ice thaws

Spring is coming - and the ice is melting. Be sure to look out for potential issues when all that...
02/19/2018
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Year – round cottage living

If you own a cottage that is only set up for summer, have you thought about redesigning it for year-round?...
02/12/2018
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Indoor plants in the winter

Did you know that some of your indoor plants may have different needs in the winter time? Even though they...
02/12/2018
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Getting the most from your outdoor space

Your cottage's outdoor space doesn't have to look like the picture above in the winter! Radiant heat installed underneath your patio...
02/12/2018
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Winter fire safety

When it gets this cold, it pays to know your winter fire and carbon monoxide safety! Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue's...
02/05/2018
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An argument for being picky about renters

Renting out your cottage can be rewarding and can definitely help ease the financial burden of a second home, but...
01/15/2018
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Preparing your cottage for a safe winter

Keeping your cottage safe for the winter is important, including doing everything you can to prevent a break in. "Flat...
11/27/2017
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Change up your holiday decorating on a dime

While there is something to be said for tradition, changing up your holiday decor can be fun! If the thought...
11/13/2017
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Winterizing tricks

Winterizing a cottage can be a daunting process! Here are some tips and tricks to make your life a little...
11/06/2017
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When cottages are worth the care

When a cottage has been in the family a long time, it holds cherished memories. Jane Hillard's father bought a...
10/25/2017
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Have you checked everything off this gas grill maintenance checklist?

Maintaining a gas grill is different than maintaining a charcoal grill, so here are some maintenance tips to make sure...
10/11/2017
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How to maintain your fire pit

How many memories have you made sitting around your fire pit already this year? How many are still to come?...
10/11/2017
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Fall cleaning!

Here’s list of 15 things you should do for your yard this Fall! One big task is to keep debris...
10/04/2017
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Closing up for winter – the right way

Eeeek! Summer is coming to a close but no one is ready to hear the word winter yet. Still, it’s...
09/18/2017
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Up your cottage decor game

A cottage does not just have to be, “a collection of unwanted furniture sent to live out its final years.”...
09/18/2017
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What you need to know about giant hogweed

Giant hogweed is all the buzz this summer, but for all the wrong reasons. Similar in look to the harmless...
09/18/2017
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