Firewood 101

Firewood 101

With the right preparation, the soft glow from your stove is sure to keep your family warm this winter

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Video: Woodpile basics

Video: Woodpile basics

Watch handyman Wayne Lennox demonstrate how to properly stack wood to avoid rot and decay

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Colin Hunter’s reno tips for the average dude

Colin Hunter’s reno tips for the average dude

Colin Hunter, contractor for HGTV's Summer Home shared his tips for starting your cottage reno

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How to repair snowshoes

How to repair snowshoes

Keep your snowshoes in good repair and have an emergency repair kit on hand to avoid a knee-deep slog in deep snow

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Dry phone 411

Dry phone 411

How to save your cell phone from water damage if you drop it in the lake

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How to split wood like a pro

How to split wood like a pro

Save your back, toes and time with these expert wood-splitting tips

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How to protect your ears

How to protect your ears

The noise levels of common cottage tools can get pretty high. Here the pros and cons of three types of hearing protection

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Cottage inspired pumpkin stencils

Cottage inspired pumpkin stencils

Bring a little piece of the cottage to your pumpkin carving this year

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Crime-proof your cottage when closing up

Crime-proof your cottage when closing up

A checklist of things you can do to ensure your cottage is secure this winter season

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Getting a cottage inspection

Getting a cottage inspection

Advice from a cottage country building inspector

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