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How to fix a leaky pipe at the cottage
Your copper pipe has burst or developed pinholes. Now what? Finding the leak Drips often show up a floor beneath their source, typically on the ceiling, says Jeremy Begin, the … Continued
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Repairing a leaky roof at the cottage
If your roof is now leaking water into your cottage, here’s what to do. Finding the leak Roof leaks are vexing. Most hide during fine weather, only springing to life … Continued
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Cracked canoe or kayak? Here’s how to fix your leaky boat
Your canoe or kayak now has water inside and out. Here’s what you need to do to fix your leaky boat. Finding the leak Sometimes your kayak or canoe tumbles off … Continued
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7 common boating rules every boater should know
Just like driving on roads, there are a lot of rules to follow on Canadian waterways. And no matter how long you’ve been boating for, it’s always a good idea … Continued
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Listing of the week: A 118-acre property on Lake Manitou with a sugar shack and ATV trails
58 Franks Road East, Mindemoya, Ont. Lake: Lake Manitou Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Lot size: 118 acres with 1723 sq. ft. home Frontage: 330 ft. Asking price: $1,800,000 Taxes: $6,128.00 Date listed: May 1, 2024 … Continued
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This century-old Thousand Islands cottage is listed for less than $900K
West Jackstraw Island, Leeds & Thousand Islands, Ont. Body of Water: St. Lawrence River Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 2 Lot size: 0.05 acres Living area: Approx. 2,000 sq. ft. List price: $895,000 Date listed: July 12, … Continued
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7 knots every cottager should know how to tie
Whether you’re securing your boat to a ring, tying dock lines, or simply hanging up a new clothesline, any cottager should have a handle on tying the most commonly used … Continued
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Cottage Q&A: Does mouse poison harm owls and other wildlife?
How common is secondary poisoning in owls that eat poisoned mice and rats?—Aaminah Townsend, via email That’s tough to determine. “Usually, the only way to know for sure is post-mortem,” … Continued
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5 sand-sculpting tips from an expert
Want to impress the kids on your next trip to the beach? Then it’s time to up your sandcastle game. We asked Karen Fralich, a judge on CBC’s sand-sculpting competition … Continued
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Blue-green algae bloom detected in Lake Scugog
Blue-green algae has been detected in parts of Lake Scugog, according to Durham public health. A water sample collected by Ontario’s Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks on July … Continued
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