Summer 2018 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 Summer 2018
Features
Bound by Books
A unique cottage book club meets every year—rain or shine—to share in the love of a good story.
Stop! Hammock Time
A celebration of summer reading: why we read; all-star book suggestions; and what’s on your cottage bookshelf?
In It for the Long Crawl
A quick dip just won’t cut it for these swimmers. Meet the cottagers who go the extra mile—or 30!
Have Road, Will Gravel
Potholes, washboarding, beaver dams…a cottage road needs constant upkeep. How to keep yours in shape and smooth out your ride.
Departments
Waterfront
The Teeny Weeny Bikini shop on Lake Rosseau, Ont.; Reporter; A glowing marine rope; an eyewear catch-all; Wild weather; Hot dog! Trivia time; Saw the movie? Read the book; Yule in July
Workshop
Build a marshmallow catapult; What your boat engine oil is telling you; Smart dock accessories; a clever fix for a broken cooler hinge; Get ahead of problems with exterior maintenance cleaning and caulking
Feast
Dockside treats to feed unexpected guests; Easy baguette crostini; pink tequila lemonade; bacon-wrapped peaches; Sweet mustard pecans; smoky roasted chickpeas; basil gremolata and bacon dips
Style Ideas
He built his own cabin—on his parents’ back 40.
Cottage Q&A
Wet crawl space; full outhouse hole; pink pork; loud pipes; spider ID.
Zim Weighs In
Our privy has two seats. There has to be a reason…
The List
Summer fears not worth the worry.
Nature Scrapbook
Big hoary bats dip and dive at night.
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