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Book, 2007
Current format, Book, 2007, , Available .
Book, 2007
Current format, Book, 2007, , Available . Offered in 0 more formats
Praise for the first edition:
"Cottagers, prepare to worship [this] must-have guide." -- The Toronto Star
"New cabin owners will reap a greater confidence, a working vocabulary and an ace-up-their-sleeve with this book as a reference." -- Cabin Life/Cabin Living
The Cottage Bible is the most important reference for a cottage owner. The expert guidance is essential for any vacation home, especially one near water with unique challenges. There is year-round advice on maintenance, buying a cottage, repairing burst pipes, and how to keep a lake healthy.
The authors share their wisdom in a colorful easy-to-use kit of troubleshooting, how-to guidance, and problem-solving tips such as:
Buying a cottage
Weather prediction
Lake health and water quality
Shoreline erosion
pH and acid rain
Maintenance tips for a safe well
Aquatic organisms
Septic systems
Fishing essentials
Building a dock
Living with wildlife
Light, heat and power
Seasonal closing of the cottage
Boating essentials
Repairing burst pipes.
The Cottage Bible is the essential year-round handbook.
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