November/December 2005

16^th Annual Photo Contest: The Eyes Have It

The judges have decided. Feast your eyes on these outstanding winning images • Plus: Cheese! Pics that clicked with our funny bone

Cold Hands, Warm Hearts

By Jim Moodie

These winter cottagers know how to love the snowy season.

The Little Cottage That Could

By Martha Uniacke Breen

A toy train is just the start of the fun at this playful hideaway.

Big Foot Goes to the Cottage

By Catherine Collins and Liann Bobechko

Snowshoes are fast becoming the gear for the cold season. A sampling of winter walkers.

In Sink

By Carolyn Kennedy

Whether you’re doing a full kitchen remodel or a simple bathroom upgrade, get the basics on basins.

Mice in the Cookie Jar…

By Jill Snider

...and lily pads on the table. Cottage twists on classic holiday treats.

Make a gingerbread loon – click here for details

Puttering

Task Master: Unsticking screws, nuts, and bolts
Real Tools: Manual impact drivers for twisting fasteners
Bright Idea: The amazing one-handed pipe wrench
Revival: Three uses for an old window
Job Jar: Your snowmobile may need new skis
Great Inventions: Hurray for hauling wood! Two new ways