Although you may only visit your Kawartha cottage on weekends, if you take a day off during the week and head to the Kawarthas, it’s worth visiting your local municipal service centre. You can find service administrators as well as other municipal service providers such as building inspectors, public works area managers, and fire prevention inspectors at the various municipal service centres in Kawartha Lakes.
In the autumn, activity at the City of Kawartha Lakes landfill sites slows down. With the departure of seasonal residents and a decline in commercial activity and construction, the city routinely reduces hours at some of the landfill facilities.
Perhaps you’re feeling rakish about autumn’s imminent work on your cottage property. Indeed, there are plenty of trees in Kawartha Lakes. Once the crimson and golden leaves start falling, it’s time to think about raking and leaf-management methods.
Lots of people save their laundry for weekends. If you own a cottage and your weekdays are chaotic, you may take your laundry with you to cottage country as one of your weekend chores.
When people are ready to start looking for a waterfront cottage, they often focus their search on lakes and overlook rivers. “If you don’t have to own on a lake, you can find a riverside cottage that offers an experience to rival any lake,” says Gail McCormack of Kawartha Waterfront Realty. “Indeed, rivers are the perfect option for those who are buying their first cottage as you can find a waterfront property with a lower price tag,” she adds. In fact, riverfront property is often significantly less expensive than lakefront.
The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) offers the following advice to ensure your electrical system at the cottage operates safely as well as general tips to help you make the most of your time at the cottage.
Perhaps you’re planning to upgrade the electrical wiring in your cottage over the next couple of months. For your safety, you should hire a licensed electrical contractor.
In fact, the laws have changed. Only electrical contractors licensed by the electrical contractor registration agency of the Electrical Safety Authority are permitted to conduct electrical work anywhere in Ontario. Indeed, it is illegal for electrical contractors, including electricians, to operate a business without an E.S.A. license.
Wiring is complicated, and mistakes can be serious. A licensed electrical contractor can get the job done right. Licensed electrical contractors are qualified, competent, and insured in keeping with the law. They also understand the safety requirements associated with electrical installations.
To confirm the electrician you are planning to hire has a license, ask for their license number.
For a list of licensed electrical contractors, call 1-877-ESA-SAFE (372-7233).
Perhaps you have plans to paint your porch at the cottage this summer or to spruce up a bedroom with a fresh coat of paint.
If you’re a waterfront property owner, you probably know shoreline road allowances are critical in cottage purchases. But perhaps you’ve wondered why most shoreline road allowances are 66 feet.
The City of Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service lifted its annual burn ban for April on Friday, May 1, but residents and cottagers – are still asked to exercise caution while burning.
