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...Spring DIY
Here are some easy home updates you can do all by yourself this spring! Those boring plastic light switch covers...When to fertilize
It's a question many people start asking this time of year - when should I fertilize my lawn? For most,...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?...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...Winter fire safety
When it gets this cold, it pays to know your winter fire and carbon monoxide safety! Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue's...Winterizing tricks
Winterizing a cottage can be a daunting process! Here are some tips and tricks to make your life a little...Fall cleaning!
Here’s list of 15 things you should do for your yard this Fall! One big task is to keep debris...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.”...