Fall 2017 Issue
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Cottage Life will help you enjoy life at the lake even more with fun and informative articles on everything from how-to projects to inspirational design ideas.
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What's Inside Fall 2017
Features
Closing-Up Guide
Smarter ways to put your boats, docks, plumbing, and more to bed—with a lot less stress.
Something in the Water
Drink from your lake? You just need a water-filtration system. Here are your options.
How to Build a Family Cabin
Three generations pitch in to build a retreat—and learn about cooperation along the way.
Departments
Waterfront
Quaff a craft beer at Boshkung Brewing in Minden Hills, Ont.; Reporter; sleep better at the lake; food gadgets tested; sky lanterns banned; return of the eagles; a unique Canada 150 project; “celebrity” lakes
Workshop
Build a fold-up workbench; wheeled dock-mover invention; new jack city: handy farm and bottle jacks and how to use them; Tesla solar roof tiles; six small problem-solving gadgets for your workshop
Feast: campfire desserts
Bannock; baking basics; cottage pudding cake; whole wheat biscuit mix; cinnamon swirly buns; grilled pineapple wedges; easy dessert bundles; pecan skillet brownies, mmm!
Cottage Q&A
Moose antlers; foam block docks; red squirrels; holding tanks; nearby hunters.
The List
At closing-up time, here’s what you shouldn’t leave behind.
In Like Zim
Zim’s take on all the beautiful people in those cottage ads.
Cottage Watch
Are there fewer fish now? And why fishing may be the solution.
Style Ideas
Look at what you look through: a window is more than just a view.
Nature Scrapbook
Red squirrels are busy in the fall, stocking up for the cold season.
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