July 2014 Issue
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What's Inside July 2014
Features
John Gray Goes to the Cottage
Kicking back at a stunning B.C. retreat, with friends and family—and dolphins, eagles, and whales.
Switcherooms
Three clever transforming outbuildings that will make you think twice about your shack out back.
A Bouyant Affair
The floating cottage community of Sullivan Bay is steeped in B.C.'s colourful history of logging, flying, and fishing.
Compose Yourself
Not thrilled with your iPhone photos? Take better shots using these easy and practical tips.
Departments
Inroads
Hike Saskatchewan's Boreal Trail; more amazing Western treks; plant words; tsunami cleanup; outfoxed; ice cream facts; logger sports; float your valuables; Reporter: Wi-Fi in parks, aerial rat attack, free B.C. topo maps; amazing outhouse.
Cottage Feast Grill Guide
Steak with three sauces; grill gender wars; how to use a thermometer; beer cocktail; bacon-wrapped deliciousness; fish in foil packets; asparagus on the grill; does marinating tenderize?
Cottage Workshop
A caddy for herbs or bottles; checking and changing range fuses; accessible dock cleat invention; do-it-yourself lumber milling; turn a 2x4 into a clamp; fix a wobbly toilet.
Editor's Note
It's that season!
Rural Route
Reader letters.
Cottage Q&A
Sand appearing after a new well pump is installed; removing tiles with asbestos; beech tree disease; swift raft liability; should we be afraid of bats?
Cabin Talk
One good deed leads to a chance meeting with the war vet whose mentorship will change this young man's life forever.
Cabin Plans
Need inspiration for your new place? Check out these three options, from compact to grand.
Nature Scrapbook
The widespread wood frog can freeze, thaw, and live to tell the tale.
Weekender
School's out, the water is fine, and the kids are all right. Last one in is a rotten egg!
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