Author: Clean Technica
Boat strikes are an increasing threat to our turtle population—but cottagers can help
Douglas Warner has mostly fond memories of the weeks he spent living aboard a sailboat, searching for northern map turtles on some of Ontario’s most scenic cottage lakes. It was … Continued
Cottage Q&A: What is this creepy blob that I found in the lake?!
We found this jelly-like blob at the bottom of the lake, beside our dock, attached to a tree branch. In all my 69 years of cottaging, this is a first … Continued
Cottage Q&A: Why is my septic tank filling up so fast?
My septic tank is filling up far too fast. I think the system is being compromised by roots. But could this be caused by something else?—Pete Clancy, via email Well, … Continued
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Cottage Q&A: When recipes call for kosher salt, do I really need to use it?
Your recipes often call for kosher salt. Do I really have to use it?—Jordan Richard, via email Well, no. But, as you probably have figured out, recipe developers often prefer … Continued
Cottage Q&A: Is a tree is downed by a storm and falls into the lake, who is responsible?
Should anyone remove it at all? Senior editor Alysha Vandertogt explains who is responsible for a downed tree and the surprising benefits one can have on the ecology of the … Continued
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