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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.

All about cottage taxes

Evaluating your finances as another summer comes to a close at your cottage? You’re not alone. There have been changes...
09/05/2017
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Waterfront cottage landscaping ideas

Check out these incred-inline-blockle ideas for landscaping on a waterfront property! From docks to beaches and plants to stones, you...
08/15/2017
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August maintenance

Is it August already? The summer may feel like it is flying by, but stop and take a second to...
08/15/2017
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Cleaning tips for vacation homes

For vacation home owners, the burden of preparing for the summer season can be taxing and stressful. It’s called “spring...
08/10/2017
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Keeping a cottage in the family

For some, the preservation of family assets, such as a summer cottage, is a no brainer: with so many priceless...
08/01/2017
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Everything you need to do for your home maintenance

The New York Times has compiled a master list that includes everything you need to do in regards to home...
07/27/2017
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Planning ahead to keep the cottage in the family

If your cottage has been in the family a long time, chances are its value has increased. This means when...
07/25/2017
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Cottages and estate planning

Estate planning is incred-inline-blockly difficult, but cottages in particular can cause a huge headache. Your family members may disagree about...
07/18/2017
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Styles of gardens

There are many styles of gardens to choose from! Do you want your garden to be modern, artsy, or formal?...
07/13/2017
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Cottage Organization for Summer

It seems like cottages are so difficult to keep organized sometimes! The beach gear and shoes always end up all...
06/27/2017
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56 stunning landscape flowers

Have you finished your spring yard chores yet? If you’re looking to update your exterior, try one of these stunning...
05/19/2017
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Follow These Electrical Safety Tips for Stress-Free Cottage Living

The following article was written by Fernando Walston of ACE Sydney Electricians. While electrical appliances and fixtures these days are...
05/15/2017
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Spruce up your wood finish this spring

Is your deck looking a little outdated? Why not spruce it up yourself with a new wood finish? Steve Maxwell...
05/10/2017
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Spring cleaning for your garage

Spring is here and so is spring cleaning! Be honest, when is the last time you used those rollerblades? Follow...
05/08/2017
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Fantastic checklist for opening your cottage

It’s about that time! Have you checked your cottage’s roof? Are the smoke detector batteries still good? If you’re opening...
05/08/2017
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Don’t forget fire safety this cottage season

The days are warming up and cottage season is ready to begin. Have you taken the necessary fire safety steps...
04/27/2017
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Whats involved with changing your shoreline

When choosing a cottage or waterfront property it is important to consider the type of shoreline you want. With that...
02/27/2017
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Top Tips for a Safer Autumn at the Cottage

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Inspections – Some helpful tips Annual inspection of your fuel-burning appliances at the cottage is a critical...
09/26/2016
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Cottage Fire Safety Checklist

• Do you have a working smoke alarm on every level of your cottage? • Do you check the batteries...
07/15/2016
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Dredging at Your Cottage in the Kawarthas

What is dredging? Dredging is any activity that involves the removal or displacement of material from a lake, river or...
05/06/2016
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Do You Have a Cottage on Balsam Lake? Recycle Your Old Electronics Here

After all, you can drop off your superfluous electronics free of charge for recycling at the new Ontario Electronic Stewardship...
03/31/2016
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