Category: Cottage Life
Use this trick to remove a leech
This article was originally published in the Summer 2017 issue of Cottage Life. Gah, leeches! These guys mess with your enjoyment of the lake. Back in the cigarette heyday, folks … Continued
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