Author: Great Lakes Commission
Cottage collections: My blue willow
And I’m back! I know, it’s been a long time since I’ve posted, and apologies for that. Without going into too much detail (this isn’t the kids blog after all), I’m finding that my little man is keeping me quite busy these days! Last I wrote, I put out a call for your cottage collections. […]
Our top 10 project plans
From the convertible picnic table to the outdoor shower, over the past 23 years, we’ve published plans for countless handy cottage projects. For a limited time only, our top 10 project plans are available for free courtesy of your local TIM-BR MART. Happy building and enjoy!
How to build a gazebo
As soon as the hammering began, interest around the bay was piqued. First, a pedal boat cruised by; the pedallers had heard construction noise and wanted to see what was going on. Their compliments were enough to make this old builder’s heart swell structures are used for just about everything—eating, sleeping, working, lounging, and conversation. […]
How to build a convertible picnic table
Last summer, my wife, Lynn, and I dropped in on cousin Kathleen and her husband, Ross, at their Wahwashkesh Lake cottage. After the customary welcome refreshments and sharing of family news and gossip, Ross and I naturally started talking cottage stuff. I noted that he had recently replaced the deck on the side of the […]