Winter 2013 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 Winter 2013
Features
A Man, a Machine, and a Bar on Fire
Hockey, curling, skating, hot chocolate, an ice bar, and even a real ice resurfacer—this outdoor winter party has it all going on.
Hello, Potato
The poor potato is taken for granted no more. We’ve got renewed recipes for old favourites and new ways to take your taters in different directions. This spud’s for you!
Photo Finish
Our readers submitted thousands of pictures this year and we’ve hand-picked the very best of the lot. Here are the winners of our 24th annual photo contest.
A Bundle of Laughs
Animals doing funny things? Check. Humans doing crazy things? Check. Animals and humans doing funny, crazy things together? Of course. It’s our yearly roundup of contest pics that gave us a chuckle.
Departments
Waterfront
Winter fishing is hot; ice-fishing basics; a mini-cottage; a cottage zombie hunter; Olympic athletes; Rideau corridor review; Reporter; gadgety gifts
Puttering
Snow blower buying guide; blower care and upgrades; know-How: Drill clutch adjustment ring explained; firewood storage; plywood edging options; insulating a raised floor; easy plank-floor fixes
Cottage Q&A
Storing a car; keeping red squirrels out; best heating options; rental income and taxes
Cottage Watch
A huge land claim is on the horizon and cottage country may never be the same.
Solutions
With new equipment, welding is more user friendly and affordable than you think.
In Like Zim
Most of us like to relax at the cottage. This hothead can’t help but sweat the small stuff.
Nature Scrapbook
Just squeaking by: How the hardy deer mouse survives through winter.
Weekender
Santa Claus kicks back at the cottage.
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