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1) The outdoors is the best sawdust collector If you only work with wood now and then, choose a nice day—then sand, saw, and rout outside. A folding work station … Continued

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We’re all on a mission to find the right balance between work and play at the cottage, and that means minimizing the weekend work as much as possible. Fortunately, a … Continued

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Over the last few years, criticisms of fireworks have grown. The impacts on wildfire and pets, triggering those with post-traumatic stress disorder, and a whole host of environmental concerns make … Continued

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We are now officially in wildfire season, and cottages on woodlots and in forested areas are at an increased risk for wildfire damage. Public Safety Canada warns that wildfire risk … Continued

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We are now officially in wildfire season, and cottages on woodlots and in forested areas are at an increased risk for wildfire damage. Public Safety Canada warns that wildfire risk … Continued

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We all have our own way of enjoying the finer points of the cottage. For some, it’s an early-morning paddle across calm water. For others, it’s indulging in a well-earned … Continued

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The guttural thrum of a boat engine may be a prelude to a thrill-packed day on the water, but it’s not music to everyone’s ears. Excessive boat noise is such … Continued

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