May 2010 Issue
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What's Inside May 2010
Features
Maggie's Place
An inventive cottager makes a once-derelict cabin both stylish and cozy, all on a dime.
The Other Side Of The Lake
Michipicoten Bay’s long, beautiful beaches and placid waters can almost make you forget that it’s on rugged Lake Superior. Almost.
Working on Sunshine
Install a solar-power system and cut your ties to the grid. We tell you what you need to know.
Good Dog
There’s more to life than ketchup, mustard, and relish. It’s time to teach your hot dogs (and grilled sausages) some new topping tricks.
Special Boating Section
Going Concern
Marinas are closing, taking their boat slips with them. What will water-access cottagers do?
Around The Loop In 80 Days
One very tiny runabout, two young women, and a challenging 9,600-km ride.
Nautical Selection
Boat design is always evolving. Here are the newest innovations and features in our favourite rides.
Departments
Waterfront
The boathouse that wouldn’t be; Prep for bear season; The keepsake couch; Books for everyone; Secret sites of the Group of Seven; Solar-powered bilge pump; Here come the carp?; Reporter; Revival of Kilcoo camp classic canoes
Puttering
Spark plug upkeep; Extension cords; Fishing rod rack; Turning a freezer into a fridge; Replacing lawn chair webbing; curtain-rod tool holder
Cottage Q&A
Rejuvenate an unused canoe; how to get rid of ants; the truth about private lakes; slimy parasite found; regulations for old privies
Cottage Coup
Tackle the chores or head down to the dock? One cottager’s imaginative solution.
Nature Scrapbook
Slip Sliding Away: The endangered eastern fox snake looks dangerous but really isn’t.
Weekender
Traffic Report: Seems like everyone’s jockeying for position these days, even the bugs.
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