April 2009 Issue
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What's Inside April 2009
Features
Chair Wars
We love our Muskoka chairs. But should we really be calling them Adirondacks? The secret history of cottage country’s favourite seat.
All Together Now
Three generations and multiple cottages on two islands: more than 50 years of making it all work, while staying happy (and sane).
The Race to Rent
Renting out your cottage so you can afford to keep it? You’re not alone. But is the hassle and possible heartache worth it? Here’s what you need to know.
Five Plus
5 staples + 5 (or fewer) extras = yummy meals. You’ll be amazed at what you can do with so little in your cottage cupboard.
Just Add Water
Build your own outdoor shower with these exclusive plans by our project-design expert.
Cottage Life Boating 2009
Go with the Slow
Electric boats are greener and quieter, but are they good for the cottage?
Flotation Advice
15 experts share their best tips for keeping your boat shipshape.
Departments
On the Waterfront
My favourite runabout; A hit CD of cottage stories; Assessments update; A lettuce lady; Don’t Ask Zim!; Reporter; Mysterious forest rings; Celebrating 20 years of the Cottage Life Photo Contest
Puttering
Make a shadowbox; Removing rings on furniture; Pruning basics; Deluxe vehicle liner; Alternative decking; Pruning tools
Cottage Q&A
How to plant walnut trees; getting better cellphone reception; secure concrete footings; car tires as dock bumpers; what does “life interest” mean?
Real Estate
Can we afford a cottage? Our money experts reveal strategies for saving up and making it happen.
Nature Scrapbook
Rodent Romeos: When spring comes, woodchucks get ready for action.
Weekender
Tripletake: Our readers have an eye for three of a kind.
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