October 2013 Issue
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What's Inside October 2013
Features
Faith, Hope, and Clarity
They bought the lot in winter. It’s home to a rattlesnake zone. And the modern cottage they built looks like nothing else on Georgian Bay.
The Hand-Me-Down Blues
Don’t despair! There are ways to keep the cottage in the family. With careful planning and our expert tips, you can ensure a future by the lake.
The Last Picture Show
With found film footage and a lifetime of cottage memories, artist Elizabeth Siegfried has created a captivating photo exhibition.
Pie Society
Flaky pastry. Scrumptious filling. Dutch apple; fresh raspberry; Swiss cheese, mushroom, and onion. Who doesn’t love homemade pie?
On with the Shows!
Lights, camera, action: The brand new Cottage Life channel launches this September. Here’s a sneak peek behind the scenes.
Departments
Waterfront
A dockside library; You never know what you’ll find in an old cottage; Aquatic wildlife update; Reporter; Your cottage is on Lake What?!; Slow cooker breakfasts; American coot; Clever containers
Puttering
Battery chainsaws; a fool-proof chainsaw sharpener; winterizing the dishwasher; sump pump alarm; leak-proof and hassle-free pipe fittings Real Tool: Pry bar vs. crowbar Job Jar: Airtight woodstove door
Cottage Q&A
Cackling crows; best antifreeze; cast-iron pans; loose floor tiles; spotted leaves
Cottage Lore
Half a billion years ago, tiny creatures ruled. They’re still here, if you know where to look.
In Like Zim
Cottagers are suing the government for flood damage. Maybe they’re on to something…
Nature Scrapbook
A tasty sensation: Wonderful wintergreen is a minty breath freshener, but who knew that it also helps heal sore muscles?
Weekender
Close encounters of the cervid kind
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