Cottages and Cottage Living

Permanent Vacation

Permanent Vacation by Glenn Garnett is an interesting reflection on taking the plunge and buying a cottage in a rural area. Based on an interview with Karen Richardson of Country Newcomer Services, the article focuses on Karen's experiences of leaving the big city lights behind, and moving to the quieter life of a Bancroft cottage. A good read for anyone considering a permanent move to paradise...

Thirteen Extra Costs to be aware of when buying a home

A Century 21 guide to make sure you don't have any nasty surprises when you buy your cottage or home...

Six things you must know before you buy

A brief summary of the essential things to have in place before you start cottage hunting...

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The Pitfalls of OverScheduling Your Child - It?s no secret that American children have jam-packed schedules and expectations that most adults never had to deal with.

Home Flooring Improvement How to Build a Floor Deck - This article reveals a simple guide on why and how to build a deck in your house such that it can last for a long time.

An Inspiring Scrapbooking Idea - Scrapbooking is a wonderful way to make memories come alive whenever you want them to.

Changing Air Filters - So you have decided to buy an air purifier.

Mothers Day Decadence - Use your creativity to enable you to start thinking outside the box and really come up with something meaningful for that special Mom in your life.

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Reading between the lines

A tongue-in-cheek article with serious overtones to help you get to the real facts behind a cottage advertisement...

 

Bugs, Bites and Deet

An informative guide from Healthy Ontario. Get the lowdown on how to protect you and your family from Ontario's insect population...

 

A Cottage Life Christmas

Spending the holidays in a rustic cottage setting-what could be more cozy and quaint? Get entertaining and decorating inspiration from the Cottage Life Christmas special and make your cottage Christmas an event to remember...

Relax With Recipes

Madison food critic Jerry Minnich's new book dishes out what's nice -- and easy -- for your cottage table Up North...

Take your computer to the cottage

Make the transition from city to country with our guide to plugging in up north...