Winter is coming.But honestly, so are the mosquitoes, raccoons, and that one neighbor kid who thinks your patio door is a good place to practice his curveball. If you’ve ever watched Game of Thrones, you know how seriously the Starks took protecting Winterfell.Giant walls. Guard towers. Swords. Direwolves. Now, we’re not suggesting you post your […]
Hey there, cottage country heroes! If you’ve got a cozy hideaway by Lake Simcoe or deep in Muskoka, you know your windows are basically the unsung heroes of your cottage. They let in those golden summer sunsets, keep out the black flies (mostly), and give you a front-row view of every breathtaking snowstorm. But if […]
Forget Bali. Forget silent retreats where you pay $6,000 to sit in a bamboo hut next to a goat. The real path to inner peace is closer than you think. It’s right there in your living room. Through that smudged pane of glass you keep meaning to clean. Behind that once-pristine window screen that’s now […]
Because when the undead show up, your builder-grade screens aren’t gonna cut it. Barrie and Muskoka: Where Zombies Actually Roam (Not Just In Your Netflix Queue) Look, Barrie and Muskoka may be best known for sparkling lakes and maple syrup festivals, but let’s not kid ourselves — we’ve also got our fair share of undead drama. […]
Let’s set the record straight. Your sliding screen door isn’t lazy. It’s not just being difficult for sport. It’s crying. It’s wheezing. It’s basically pulling a full “toddler at the grocery store meltdown,” and honestly? Same. You didn’t do anything wrong (well, except maybe slamming it like you’re trying to win a WWE championship every time you […]
Ah, summer in Barrie.The sun’s shining, the geese are plotting your downfall, and your bug screens are…falling out like drama queens at a high school play. Every. Single. Year. You’re just trying to enjoy a cold drink by the window, maybe spying on the neighbor’s questionable lawn mowing techniques, when—thud—there goes your screen. Again. Flopping […]
Closing Thought: Big cities might have skyscrapers and endless coffee shops, but they’ll never beat the smell of woodsmoke in October, the first spring mud on your boots, or the kind of neighbor who’ll pull your truck out of a ditch just because “it’s the right thing to do.” Born country. Stay country. And remember: […]
Ever gazed at your bug screen and thought, “This mesh knows me”? No? Just me? Well, let’s dive into the whimsical world where your choice of bug screen unveils the quirks of your personality. Buckle up, Barrie! 1. The Pristine Perfectionist Your screen is spotless, not a speck in sight. You probably alphabetize your spice […]
Ever feel like the mosquitoes in Muskoka have a personal vendetta against you? Like, they’re not just out for blood (literally), but also out to mock your life choices? If you’ve spent a summer evening in cottage country swatting and cussing, you might suspect those little bloodsuckers are laughing at you. Newsflash: they totally are. […]
Brace yourself (and your cottage) – we’re about to toss those tired granite counters out the window (careful, not literally) and embrace the cottage upgrades 2025 is really about. If you thought “upgrading” meant turning your cozy lakeside haven into a Silicon Valley smart home… think again, my friend. This isn’t about high-tech gadgetry or showroom bling. Nah, […]