This year goose island

How High’s the Water?

The Water level is rising at our Ontario cottage. We keep asking each other “How High’s the Water?”, which reminds us of a Johnny Cash song.

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Signs of Spring

This past week in Southern Ontario we have had a lovely quick blast of summer temperatures! We are heading back to colder temperatures again next week, but we’ve had a wonderful time of it while it lasted!

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Spring Head Start – Seed Starting

Get a jump on spring gardening with simple seed starting tips. Learn how to choose the right seeds, create the perfect environment, and care for your seedlings for a bountiful harvest.

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Ice harvest

Ontario’s Ice Harvest History

Our mysterious island barn is a legacy of Ontario’s historic Ice Harvest industry.

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How to Remove Carpet Underpad

How to remove carpet underpadding that has been stuck to hardwood flooring.

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Painting old Radiators

Painting radiators in our 130 year old house wasn’t difficult, just time consuming and a little messy. What paint to use and how to apply.

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The Ugly Cat Door

The Cat Door Needed to Go

How to remove and fill in a pet door or cat flap. Nothing against cats – we just don’t have one!

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Crackle mirror

DIY Crackle Paint

How to make Crackle Paint with white latex paint and white glue. A story about refinishing a thrifty mirror with a crackle finish.

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Dark stained butcher block

Kitchen Reno – Dark Stained Butcher Block

Solid wood butcher block countertops – how to darken light wood counters with food safe stain.

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