October 2007

Step Right Up

By Yuki Hayashi

Cottage stairs combine form and function to get you to the next level in style.

The Cottage Within

By Gwen Smith

A 1950s log cabin is the heart, literally, of this modern update.

Blissed Out on Bakeshops

Produced by Catherine Collins

Cottagers love their must-stop sweet spots. A collection of reader favourites. Click here for the list of bakeshops featured in this story.

BBQing Big Time

By Jane Rodmell

A barbecue-grilled roast serves up super flavour and feeds a crowd. It’s only your effort that’s tiny.

Jigsaw, Interrupted

By Wayne Lennox

The puzzle’s only half done but you’re ready to call it a night. With this ingenious holder, you can store everything until the next time.

Download the toggle piece template needed to complete this project.

Puttering

Task Master: Making a stringer for outdoor stairs
Real Tools: Souped-up circular saws
Job Jar: Chimney draft blocker
Cottage Plans: Circular, eco-friendly cottage
Solutions: What’s new in the Ontario Building Code - click here for a summary
Bright Idea: Combo shed light and vent
Great Inventions: Solar boat bailer; car jack support

Also in this issue:

On the Waterfront

A booming broom builder; tales of a fire and a flyby; instant cleats; a cottagey DVD; moth pics and owl places; brushing up on your husks; neighbours pitch in; Zimmer rants on hydro fees.