Fall 2016 Issue

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What's Inside Fall 2016

Features

The Ultimate DIYers
By Susan Nerberg
With perseverance, ingenuity, and a lot of online videos, these newbies built a stunning contemporary cottage. Here’s how they did it.
Power for the Taking
By Ray Ford
Solar power systems are cheaper than ever. With a little help, you can even put one in on your own. So why not catch a few rays?
We Love Woodstoves
By Jasmine Miller
Modern, efficient woodstoves are more than just heaters. They warm up your cabin and add style. Plus: how to prep and burn firewood.
“Don’t Move! There’s a Wasp!”
By Anita Lahey
It’s that season again. But stay calm. We’ll tell you what you need to know about those bothersome buzzers.

Departments

Waterfront
Learn to read the clouds; Reporter; goldenrod spider; a cautionary closing-up tale; marine mechanics wanted; avoid injury doing chores; cover colouring contest winners; is your shoreline healthy?
Workshop
Special focus on wood; charred wood and how to do it; barnboard bonanza; new timber framing connector; sawhorse project; acetylated wood; butcher block counters; secrets of the woodworking pros
Cottage Feast
Pulled pork three ways; artisanal apple ciders; classic sandwich fillings: devilled egg; Mediterranean tuna; ham salad; apple and parsnip soup; Irish soda bread; easy mayo recipes; veggie burger

Cottage Q&A
By Jackie Davis
Cabin addition rules; whiskers; path safety; boat sharing; mice.
Cottage Coup
By Andrea Curtis
Who looks after the cottage when the family handyman is sidelined?
In Like Zim
By David Zimmer
It seems everyone is thinking about safety these days. That’s no fun.
DIY Design
By Martin Zibauer
Before you redo your kitchen or bathroom, read these tips from experts—and cottagers like you.
Nature Scrapbook
By Tim Tiner
Beautiful New England asters bloom in fall, and bees love them.