12 of our favourite woodworking YouTube channels - Cottage Life
WEBMay 15, 2017 · Lots of cottage-friendly projects and step-by-step instruction, plus a fun and engaging host—there’s a reason Steve Ramsey shows up on everyone’s list of top woodworking YouTube channels. John Heisz’s I Build It. If you’ve don’t have quite the right tool for your job, never fear—John Heisz, an Ontario woodworker, can show you how ...
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A guide to identifying nocturnal nature sounds at the cottage
WEBJul 22, 2015 · Spend one night at a cottage and you might hear a variety of sounds from mammals, birds, insects, and reptiles. Here’s a primer on how to identify some of the coos, hoots, and caws when you’re at the cottage. Bullfrog. The wildlife call of a bullfrog is far from the high-pitched “ribbit” that we were taught in elementary school.
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The first-time cottage owner’s weekend checklist
WEBMay 8, 2017 · When you get there. Make a visual inspection. Look for damage to window screens, doors, or the roof, which may indicate that critters have made their way inside. Check for out-of-place shingles, eavestroughs that may have come loose, cracks in the foundation, and loose boards and railings.
10 things you probably didn’t know about outhouses
WEBJul 29, 2014 · Here are 10 more things you didn’t think you’d ever know about outhouses. 1. There’s meaning behind the moons and stars: Moon and star cut-outs are commonly found on outhouse doors, allegedly dating back to colonial times when literacy levels were low. “They serve two purposes,” explains Loose.
Fall Cottage Life Show - Cottage Life Shows
WEBNovember 15-17, 2024. The 20th annual Fall Cottage Life Show is happening November 15-17 at the International Centre. We have qualified exhibitors ready to help you get started on your next cottage project. Shop some great finds down every aisle -there’s something for every cottager at our show. This year one ticket gets you into TWO shows!
A stalemate between buyers and sellers is halting the cottage market
WEBJul 31, 2024 · More than halfway through the prime cottage real estate season, experts say a stalemate between buyers and sellers is halting the market. The post-pandemic market saw a leveling-out of cottage inventory in many of the major Ontario cottage areas, including Muskoka, Parry Sound, and Kawartha Lakes. After the cottage boom of 2020 to 2022—where ...
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12 tips for building a bunkie - Cottage Life
WEBJun 22, 2018 · 1. Build with rafters and a ridge beam instead of trusses. You’ll gain unobstructed storage space in the attic. 2. Use solid wood planks for the roof deck instead of plywood. They’re lighter and easier to haul up to the roof, and they look way nicer from the inside (especially when you’re lying on the bed looking up).
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