June 2009

They Did It Their Way

By Jim Moodie

The community of McGregor Bay, in a secluded corner of Lake Huron, is a hidden Shangri-La of cottaging individualists.

Captain Cottager

By Cottage Life staff and contributors

How to splint a leg, rewire a receptacle, hide a dead body, ward off UFOs, and evict a skunk, plus 30 other ways to be a hero at the cottage.

The Conservator

By Margo Pfeiff

At work, his job is to preserve sounds, but when he gets to the cottage, he trades on another sense. A day in the life of Gilles St-Laurent.

Online bonus: Gilles shares his winning photo tips

Grill Guide: Summer's Best BBQ Ribs

By David Zimmer. Recipes by Jane Rodmell

Everything you need to know to buy, prep, and grill lip-smacking, mess-making ribs, with recipes, rubs, marinades, sauces, and sides. Oh, and don’t forget the napkins!

Video: Deputy editor Martin Zibauer demonstrates how to make chicken ribs.

Video: Removing a rib membrane

Video: Butterflying Korean ribs

Puttering

Real Tool: Reciprocating saw
DIY Weekend Renovator: Taking out a wall
Job Jar: Soldering tips
Go Green: Eco parking pads
Hit List: Cottager DIY mistakes
Stuff We Like: Hot water outdoors
Great Inventions: Fishing chair; a screen door for dogs

Waterfront

My favourite outing; bowrider vs. gas guzzler; Don’t Ask Zim!; restricted mobility kayak; self-published photos; car trouble; Reporter; bks 4 u 2 read

Real Estate

By John Lorinc

The benefits of leasing a lot from First Nations are many. If you’re up for the risks, that is.

Environment

By Conor Mihell

Will Ontario’s new pesticide ban finally kill the immaculate cottage lawn?

Cottage Q&A

By Jackie Davis

Camping on Crown land; venting the attic; weird tree growth; outhouse flies; liability concerns.

Cottage Style

By Corinna vanGerwen

Moose: The new must-have style icon.

View our moose decor gallery and upload photos of your own.

Nature Scrapbook

By Tim Tiner

Lady in waiting: The moccasin flower beguiles bees and cottagers alike.

Weekender

Rainbow connection: In cottage country, bright colours are everywhere.