March 2002

Ever-ever Land

By Charles Long

The magic continues for children young and old in the Silverstone cottage compound.

To Do / 02

Each year the opening-up list gets longer as good intentions melt like ice in a summer drink. This season, start planning early for those jobs you’ve been putting off. Make this the year you’re finally going to…

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What to do?

By Roy MacGregor

For this cottager, there’s no question.

The Sleuth of Sludge

By Max Burns

If your septic system isn’t up to sniff, inspector Barb Saunders will be on your case.

The Progressive Pantry

By Jane Rodmell

Tired of the same old, same old? Add these new basics to your cottage kitchen.

Puttering

Task Master: Pipe soldering 101
Real Tools: The essential claw hammer
Materials: Unravelling extension cords
In the Works: The fearsome carburetor
Job Jar: Anchoring the swim raft
Bright Ideas: King of connectors

Also in this issue:

On the Waterfront
Cottage Classic
Cottage Q&A
Cottage Watch
Real Estate
Nature Scrapbook
Weekender
Index to 2001 issues