Category: Cottage Life

New research out of McGill University has identified a potentially more efficient and cost-effective way to detect toxic blue-green algae blooms in lakes. Findings show that monitoring certain bacteria populations … Continued

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For those who enjoy the quiet contemplative act of shovelling snow, look away now. But for anyone searching for an easier way to clear their driveway, here are a few … Continued

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Unless you’ve built a new cottage or done major renovations, you may not realize just how dramatically Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) breakers have changed the electrical trade over the … Continued

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Last year, as I was sitting by the fire at my winterized cottage, a mosquito came buzzing by. What the heck? Why was there one buzzing around at the end … Continued

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