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Hydro One Rates for Seasonal Customers

We at Balsam Lake Association thought it might be helpful if we explained the components of your hydro bill and...
05/08/2015
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Wise Sellers Should Prepare an Informal Cottage Manual

We still refer to the three-page booklet the previous owner prepared for us in July of 2006 when we assumed...
04/15/2015
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Trent-Severn Locks Open on May 15th

A few weeks ago, we noticed the system operators had already lowered the dam on the stretch of the canal...
04/07/2015
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How to Protect Your Cottage Water Pipes Against the Frigid Cold

With the recent extreme cold weather, the City of Kawartha Lakes has observed an uptick in frozen residential water lines....
03/05/2015
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Shoveling Snow at the Cottage? Don’t Overlook Your Deck

After all, it’s not a good idea to let a lot of snow accumulate on your deck. A well-constructed deck...
03/02/2015
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Do You Always Forget the Waste Collection Dates in the Kawarthas?

With our tax notice, we received the following reminder from the City of Kawartha Lakes about these dates in 2015:...
02/27/2015
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Get a Handle on Shoveling Snow Safely at the Cottage

Although it’s beautiful, shoveling snow is often arduous work. The City of Kawartha Lakes wants to remind you of the...
02/24/2015
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The Upside to Plowing Your Private Road and Driveway at the Cottage

In fact, many of the roads that lead to a neighbourhood of cottages are private roads – owned and maintained...
02/20/2015
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Tips for Tackling Winter in Cottage Country and Re-thinking Your Everyday Routines

The City of Kawartha Lakes has useful tips on road safety, snow removal, and your weekly garbage and recycling routine...
02/06/2015
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Thinking of Buying? What is the Road Access to the Cottage Like in the Winter?

Indeed, the kind and the quality of road access can make or break your plans for the property in the...
01/30/2015
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Here Are a Few Ideas to Make the Most of Your Cottage in the Winter

Find a contractor to clear your driveway of snow If your cottage is on a public road, you don’t need...
01/16/2015
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The Advantages of Cottage-Shopping in the Cold-Weather Months

The cottage market awakens in April when the last of the snow disappears, and the cottage season is all ahead...
12/23/2014
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Buying a Cottage? Think Beyond the Property

The cottage itself hits all the right notes. You’re not looking for a retreat with all the bells and whistles,...
12/19/2014
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Looking for a Cottage? Don’t Forget the “How Long it Takes” Factor

Interestingly, the car trip from Toronto to the Kawarthas – that takes about two hours - is a perk that...
12/12/2014
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And How About the Sun?

“The exposure and the amount of sun a particular recreational property receives can seal or break the deal for a...
12/05/2014
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Which Way Does the Prevailing Wind Blow?

It’s a good idea to consider the direction of the prevailing wind when you are seriously considering a particular cottage...
11/30/2014
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Ten Ways to Fall in Love with Winter in the Kawarthas

1. Strap on a pair of snowshoes and trek across the expanse of Balsam Lake Provincial Park. Although closed for...
11/21/2014
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Finding a Kid-Friendly Cottage in the Kawarthas

You shouldn’t commit to a particular cottage if you are too worried your toddler will wander onto a main thoroughfare...
11/14/2014
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Getting Your Cottage Ready for the Market: Staging 101

Staging is the art of employing marketing and decorating techniques to create an environment that buyers want to own or...
11/03/2014
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Autumn is the Ideal Season to Shop for a Waterfront Cottage in the Kawarthas

The cottage market starts to stir in the early spring as the last, stubborn vestiges of snow finally give way,...
10/22/2014
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The Language of Closing in the Kawarthas

Closing costs Legal fees, transfer fees, and disbursements payable on closing day that are in addition to the purchase price...
10/17/2014
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