Putter

Low-Budget Loo

Build your own composting toilet for less than $100
By David Dossor

Elements

Old, Used Brick

When choosing brick for your cabin, do you go new, or used?
By Richard Bishop

Cottage Comforts

Benchmarks

Everyone loves to contemplate a breathtaking vista. There is pleasure in a commanding seascape and in the tranquil setting of a secluded lake. The desire to relax and to cherish the moment is a universal desire. What better way to do this than with a quiet respite on a bench?
By Jo-Anne Mary Benson

Weekender

Easy Willow Tray

With any garden cleanup, there will be a lot of debris that ends up on the burning pile — but not all remnants deserve such a fiery fate. In fact, cuttings from various plants can be easily transformed into décor items that will add a welcome touch of colour to your home or cottage.
By Janet Collins

Reflections

Cottage Etiquette

Is there a code of conduct in the cottage community? Modern social etiquette is a constantly changing phenomena and it can easily be classified into many sub-categories: work behaviour, professional behaviour, gender politics — the list is endless.
By J. David Cox