Summer 2009

HE SAYS, SHE SAYS

By Jennifer David

Industrial or homey? To build the cottage of their dreams, a husband and wife use teamwork to bring together their disparate visions.

WHOSE ISLAND IS IT, ANYWAY?

By Sarah Scott

When the development demon comes calling, is the only good cottager the one who’s already there?

Bonus: Photo slideshow of Savary Island

SWEET REFUGE

By Gabrielle Bauer

For these women, an unassuming cottage on a quiet river is a place to slip between the unbearable past and an insecure future.

ALL ITS GLORY

By Jill Snider

Fresh, ripe, and always surprising, the midsummer tomato is making the most of its moment in the sun.

Read the recipes

WHAT'S GOING ON DOWN THERE?

By Ray Ford

Does your basement or crawl space suffer from mould, poor ventilation, or water damage? Time to call Dr. Damp.

ESCAPE TO BARBECUE ISLAND

By Ryan Shervill

Build our grillside work centre, create space for food prep and tool storage, and kiss your free time goodbye.

Also in this issue:

WATERFRONT

My favourite tipple; vintage Playmates for rent; Don’t Ask Zim!; from China to the lake; BBQ reads; have a Galileo moment; Reporter; download a book or pick one up; follow that blue raven

PUTTERING

Hit List: Flashlights
Go Green: Friendly fishing
DIY Weekend Mason: Stone patio
Indispensable: Paving stones
Saturday Project: Cribs repurposed
Job Jar: Nuts-and-bolts chess set
Great Inventions: Wood cart; this fly swatter’s a keeper

REAL ESTATE

By Ray Ford

Your shoreline may be built on Crown land—and payment is due.

COTTAGE Q&A

By Jackie Davis

Beach intruders; moss and lichen on wood; highway paving; permits for a new dock; succession.

COTTAGE STYLE

By Corinna vanGerwen

Make your guests more comfortable: Plan ahead with these 13 organizing tips.

Bonus: How to be a good guest

NATURE SCRAPBOOK

By Tim Tiner

A royal tour: After a Mexican winter, monarchs fly north to fortify their numbers.

WEEKENDER

Off duty: Relax, you’re at the cottage