April 2008 Issue
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What's Inside April 2008
Features
Thinking Inside The Box
A rundown 1950s cottage gets an upgrade but keeps its character.
Who Do You Call?
You need to hire the right people for your cottage reno or construction job. Here’s what you should know before you start.
Welcome To Coney Island
It's been quite a ride for this fun-filled family retreat, a Lake of the Woods landmark for more than a century.
In The Bag
Make-ahead frozen dinners will save you time and impress your guests.
Gazebo Royale
Who wouldn't want to build an outdoor room, where you can do whatever you like?
Cottage Life Boating
24-hour Pontoon People
Kenogami Lake cottagers may be the most fanatic pontoon boaters around.
Windward Ways
10 sweet cottage sailboats.
Boathouse
Unidentified floating objects; GPS for boating; Operator card update; Mastering tilt and trim, and more.
Gently Down the Stream
Who says boating can't be green?
Departments
On The Waterfront
My Favourite: Flea Market; Bigwin Bond girl; Clever Pet Tricks; Ask Zim; Countdown to May 24; That’s Wild!; Cottaging in the future; A shipwreck party; One-eyed bird; Reporter; Lake music; Fearless mice
Puttering
Weathervane; Diaphragm pump; Eco-friendly paint; How to firm up floors; Span tables; X-Bench; Clamps roundup; A swingin’ table; Door-screen saver
Cottage Q&A
Thirsty blooms, hungry deer, pump DIY.
Real Estate
This Cottage Is Not For You: The secrets to checking out a property before you make the long trip to see it in person.
Cottage Style
A Little Less Dark: Exterior fixtures that keep a lid on light.
Nature Scrapbook
Early Risers: Spotted turtles emerge.
Weekender
Better than Directions: When you can’t tell guests to get lost.
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