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Unbelievable cottage with private water slide

Check out a cottage on Lake Rosseau in Muskoka, Ontario, with a private water slide and rock-climbing wall. Read »

Clean Wake encourages boaters to trade in two-strokes

Summerhill Impact, a non-profit environmental organization, has partnered with Honda Canada to launch Clean Wake, a campaign that encourages boaters in Ontario to trade in their inefficient two-stroke outboard engines for...

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Visit the Model Cottage at the Spring Cottage Life Show

For the past 19 years, arriving at the Spring Cottage Life Show has felt like stepping into the a little piece of cottage country. Our customized entrances, landscaped areas, and more than 500 exhibitors create the excitement of...

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Husqvarna property care products

Every cottage has unique landscaping needs, from uneven terrain to unwieldy plants, trees, and shorelines. To make caring for your property simple and give you more time on the dock, Husqvarna has a range of tools to get the job...

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Come out of hibernation at the Spring Cottage Life Show!

Join us at the Spring Cottage Life Show. April 5-7, 2013, at the International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga.

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Picking the right lawn mower for your cottage property

Considering the point of owning a cottage is to relax, selecting the right mower can have a huge effect on how much you enjoy your too-short summer months. 

 When buying a lawnmower, the first things to consider are the size...

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4 steps to prepare your cottage garden for spring

As the snow starts to melt, cottagers set their sights on the lake, dock, and barbecue—but it’s also time to put on the garden gloves. Now’s your chance to prepare your lawn, hedges, and flower beds for the upcoming season...

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6 tips for how to be a green gardener

Cottagers are more eco-aware than most, so it makes sense that many are looking for easier ways to grow greener gardens—whether at the cottage during the too-short summer months or during the limited time they spend at home. To...

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Minimize cottage landscaping with a robotic mower

Assuming you’d like to do more than just yard work during your summer days at the cottage, a robotic mower is just the ticket to spending more time on the dock and less time mowing your lawn. A robotic mower, like Husqvarna’s...

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How your lawn can help sell your cottage or home

Here are some tips to ensure your lawn is in top shape to sell your property: 1. Clean up, blow away and rake. Start the spring cleaning when the snow has melted and the soil has dried up a bit. Remove layers of leaves that can...

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