September/October 2006

The Reno Issue:  

Tips, solutions, and real renovation stories.

Take My Advice

By Robert Koci

A designer, a plumber, and eight other reno pros share their secrets for staying on time and on budget.

Well Connected

By Carolyn Kennedy

A new addition helps a hillside cottage find its way back to the lake.

Right-Sized Renos

By Allan Britnell

Small, medium, and large solutions to make your cottage brighter, cooler, or roomier.

Act of Faith

By Charles Long

How a committed couple brought a vintage beauty back to life and more.

The Mod Squad

By Steve Maxwell

Our cottage building expert picks 10 of today’s best reno materials. Read this article online - click here.

Second Chances

By Carolyn Kennedy

Turn old furniture, building materials, and junkyard scraps into unique cottage decor.

Roadside Dining

By Jane Rodmell

From farmer’s gate to cottage plate, a harvest of field-fresh recipes.

Puttering

Task Master: Tool rental basics
Real Tools: The stable house jack
Bright Idea: Combination utility bar
Cottage Plans: A low-slung open plan
Hit List: Sources for the frugal renovator
Job Jar: Scribing for irregular surfaces
Great Inventions: Drawer cover; pedal boat dolly

Also In This Issue

On the Waterfront
Cottage Q&A
Nature Scrapbook
Cottage Finds
Cottage Classic