Author: Clean Technica
Country whipping: how to tame the frayed ends of any rope
Nothing degrades a rope or frustrates its use like a frayed end. While thin polypropylene rope ends can be fused with a “butane backsplice”—melting fibres with a lighter—this isn’t practical … Continued
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Ontario facing road salt shortage for second year in a row
Ontarians are finding themselves in a bit of a pickle this winter—minus the brine—as a province-wide salt shortage sweeps from Ottawa to Kenora for the second year in a row. … Continued
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Province to proceed with Wasaga Beach land transfer despite 98 per cent opposing public feedback
Despite 98 per cent of public feedback pushing back on the move, the Ontario provincial government approved the transfer of around 60 per cent of Wasaga Beach from Ontario Parks … Continued
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Feeling romantic? Here are 5 chef tips for serving oysters at the cottage
Consider the oyster. The bivalve, water-filtering mollusc is sustainable, nutritious, and surprisingly easy to serve outdoors. “My wife and I celebrated our twenty-first wedding anniversary on the beach, with a … Continued
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Don’t buy these 5 tools—rent them instead
If you’ve got projects planned, consider renting tools—especially when specialized equipment would make the job easier. Renting works when a tool is too expensive, too big, or too rarely needed … Continued
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