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Cluster flies

Cluster flies

What kinds of flies congregate around outhouses during the spring? How do we get rid of them?
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Fox dens under the cottage

Fox dens under the cottage

What is the best way to keep a fox mother and her kits from burrowing under the cottage? Would playing loud music inside work as a deterrent? Is there a way to get rid of the smell?
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Ants in the kitchen

Ants in the kitchen

If small ants continue to be found in the kitchen even when food is put away and bait is out, should we look for a nest?
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Removing a hydro box from a cottage property

Removing a hydro box from a cottage property

What is involved in removing a hydro box from a cottage property? Can it even be removed?
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Remove black soot from stone fireplace

Remove black soot from stone fireplace

What would you use to clean black soot off the front of a stone fireplace?
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Whitewashing pine walls

Whitewashing pine walls

What’s the best way to whitewash pine walls?
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Rotting floor beams

Rotting floor beams

If floor beams appear to be rotting, could the urethane foam they’ve been sprayed with have sealed in moisture?
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Freshen up white plastic patio chairs

Freshen up white plastic patio chairs

How do you “freshen up” white plastic patio chairs if an aerosol spray paint doesn’t stick?
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Tree removal near cottage

Tree removal near cottage

Should a tree that is about to fall be removed if it is close to the cottage? How can you tell if a tree is strong enough to remain standing?
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Defibrillator for shared use at the lake

Defibrillator for shared use at the lake

Is it a good idea to buy a defibrillator for shared use at the lake?
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