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June 2005

All Plans on Deck

By Judy Ross

Innovative ideas for your all-important outdoor space.

A New Day for Reveille

By Don Ross

This century cottage may see another hundred years if its owners have their way.

Out of the Mainstream

By Gwen Smith

Who needs a lake? These cottagers would rather be rolling down their river.

Dippy Love

By Andrea Curtis

They’re very slow and rather stately, and fans of the disappearing propellor boat wouldn’t have it any other way.

Two Takes on Taking on the Cottage

Going with the Flo

By Andrea Curtis

The Putterer’s Apprentice

By Mark Schatzker

 

A Shore Thing

By David Zimmer

Any shape, any budget, and almost anywhere –- everything you need to know for a first-class floating dock.

Herb Appeal

By Jane Rodmell

Fresh-picked greens from the garden, or the grocer, add zest to your cottage cuisine.

Puttering

Task Master: Best bets for cleaning the deck
Real Tools: Deck screw setters you want
Job Jar: How to avoid getting hammered
Revival: Building bucket cubby holes
Materials: The latest on pressure-treated lumber
Great Inventions: An old boat makes a new shed

Also in this issue:

On the Waterfront
Humour
Cottage Watch
Cottage Q&A
Cottage Finds
Cottage Gear
Nature Scrapbook
Weekender