The Leaves Fall. Where Does the Water Go?
Leaves and pine needles are part of cottage country. When they collect in the wrong places, a fall cleanup can become a building repair.
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Good Questions.
Better Buildings.
Notes on planning, building and renewing a place in Muskoka. Start with the questions that help your project take shape.
A Cottage Renovation Starts Before the Finishes
Keep the character you love while looking carefully at the structure, comfort and everyday routines behind the new rooms.
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Designing a Boathouse and Dock That Work Together
Start with the way you arrive, launch and gather. Then give the boats, the dock and the shoreline room to work as one.
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Before Everyone Arrives: A Summer Waterfront Walkthrough
Bare feet, visiting kids and evenings by the lake change how a property is used. A thoughtful walkthrough helps reveal what needs attention.
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Before the First Barbecue, Take a Look at the Deck
The first long weekend brings everyone outside. Make sure the deck, stairs and cooking space are ready for more than a quiet winter.
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Before the First Shovel: Planning a Muskoka Cottage Build
A clear brief, a walk of the property and a realistic sequence of decisions make a better starting point than a folder full of finishes.
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