On a sultry summer weekend, you want to spend as much time as possible sitting on your dock, feet dangling, the newspaper in hand. Although you can't ignore maintenance at your weekend getaway, you can still find ways to streamline chores and carve out as much leisure time as possible.Here, you'll learn tips and best practices to care for your furnace, your well, and your septic system. You will also find gardening advice to transform a ho-hum spot into a restorative waterfront retreat.
Are you painting correctly?
If you've run into problems painting your cottage, there's a chance you made one of these mistakes. Bumpy paint means...Landscaping responsibly
As cottagers, our natural environment is incredibly important. You can help by landscaping responsibly! Beautiful plants can be invasive, too....Landscaping with native plants
If you're going to landscape your yard, why not use native plants? They look beautiful, are good for the environment,...Invite wildlife to your garden
One of the best parts about cottage mornings is seeing wildlife around your yard! You can invite even more wild friends...The best shoveling tips
Shoveling snow is difficult and can be dangerous, especially in cold temperatures. It's important to be as efficient as possible!...Green renovations
When it came to renovating their Muskoka cottage, this couple went green! Choosing sustainable methods for your cottage exterior can...How to use your woodstove
A woodstove is a very attractive feature to some buyers in the cottage market! They emulate a cozy, warm feeling...Cottages that don’t close
Cottages that don't need to be closed up for the winter are becoming more and more popular. Muskoka Region reported,...
