July/August 2004

Lazy Susans

By Janet Davis

A cottager reaps what she sows, with a flower as laid-back as summer itself.

Outward Bound

By Martha Uniacke Breen

Stick your kitchen where the sun shines and cook al fresco with your friends.

Saving Bonavista

By Charles Long

They were told to knock it down. Instead, they built it up. How one couple bought a historic cottage back from the edge.

Circulation Managers

By David Zimmer

Handsome and handy, ceiling fans keep us comfy by simply moving air. How cool is that?

Last Call for the Big Haul

By Max Burns

Burdened by bottles? A point-of-use system for your cottage water ends the labour of lug.

North by Northway

By Donna Gall

Canada’s oldest girls’ camp inspired these wilderness-savvy cottagers.

It’s All About Atmosphere

By David Zimmer

The northern lights’ ethereal blend of science, magic, and myth.

Easy Does It

By Jane Rodmell

Free up your time and enjoy your guests with a low-stress weekend meal plan.

Junk Science

By John Lorinc

The ins and outs of cottage-country dumps.

Scratching the Surface

By Tom Carpenter

Nicks, dings, and itsy-bitsy cracks are facts of life for a cottage boat. Smooth the relationship with some simple gelcoat repair. Read this article online.

Puttering

Task Master: Fixing bashed-up mower blades
Real Tools: Must-have metal files
Job Jar: Propping with planks
Revival: Stepladder storage shelf
Bright Idea: Modular-cottage building plans
Great Inventions: Biffy deodorizer; door closer

Also in this issue:

Legacy
On the Waterfront
Cottage Coup
Cottage Q&A
Cottage Finds
Boating
Nature Scrapbook
Weekender