October 2010 Issue
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What's Inside October 2010
Features
Lodged in Time
A glamorous and romantic one-time resort becomes an inspiring farmhouse cottage.
Waterfalls
A powerful rush of falling water can entice, inspire, and frighten. That’s why we love them.
Let Mischief Reign
Wild scavenger hunts, a pet crocodile, even rocket launches—all part of the raucous tradition at the Gardner cottage in Minaki.
Out of the Frying Pan
Who doesn’t love a good fry-up? A trusty skillet is all you need to cook a fast and hearty meal, and use up what’s left at closing time.
Farewell, Dear Plumbing
Sadly, it’s time to drain the pipes. Learn how to do it right in this exclusive adaptation of the updated Country & Cottage Water Systems.
Departments
Waterfront
The tastes of cottage country; A neat goose flying trick; Where to hide the cottage key; iLove iPad; Last trolley to the lake; We are outhouse renovators, hear us roar; A bevy of good reads; The outboard whisperer; Reporter; Secret garden
Puttering
Pressure washers; Dual-flush toilet kits; Replace a threshold; A multi-use chopper; Fireplace inserts; Hidden path lights; mowercycle; Shims and an improvised reciprocating saw
Cottage Q&A
A gathering of loons; iron-rich toilet ring; tax-deductible interest; how to clean cedar; mopping up trailer condensation
Solutions
We love our woodstoves, but now some places are banning them. Here’s why.
Nature Scrapbook
Sound and fury: The majestic elk—loud, proud, and very stinky—is on the rise.
Weekender
Ladies who lounge: Connections grow stronger at the lake.
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