Author: Michigan Public
Are you still doing these outdoor cottage jobs the hard way?
If you own a larger recreational property, you already know that maintaining it is a different animal from mowing a suburban lawn. There are laneways to grade, firewood to move, … Continued
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Cottage Q&A: Will we ever “solve” the problem of invasive species?
What is the status of purple loosestrife and zebra mussels? We don’t hear about them nearly as much anymore. Does that mean we “solved” them? Or that the environment has … Continued
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Is your bat box doing more harm than good?
Bat boxes are a great way to welcome bats—and their insect-eating services—to your property, but new research suggests placement of the boxes could make the difference between a cozy daytime … Continued
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Listing of the Week: $449K for recently renovated Wolfe Island cottage with views of the St. Lawrence
46 Alarie Lane, Wolfe Island, Ont. Lake: St. Lawrence River Bedrooms: 1 + 1 Bathrooms: 1 Lot size: 179′ frontage x 262′ depth and MPAC square footage of the cottage … Continued
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Cottage Q&A: Should I treat my dock with a wood preservative?
A year ago, we had a crib dock installed at our cottage. Our installer suggested that we consider sealing the horizontal surface with a preservative. Is that a good idea … Continued
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