Mark Pottle’s jeans are hooked, ripped, stained and covered in a layer of dust, turning them a light grey. His woods jacket doesn’t fare much better as he slips it on over his plaid shirt to head out to the workshop behind the house. It’s housed in one of three remaining sheds from five that […]
Shed, a chubby brown squirrel who isn’t a bit shy, sits on the deck railing nibbling on bird seeds. He’s relaxed and happy in this environment and doesn’t seem to want to be anywhere else. Much like the owner and builder of this particular deck, Shed thinks that living here in La Manche, on a […]
It’s winter, and retirement living is easy. Gene and Bonnie Anstey play cards with a couple of friends as the snow falls outside their simple cabin by the lake. The stove is stocked with wood Gene cut last fall and hot mugs of cocoa keep the crowd extra warm. The Ansteys bought the property along […]
Firewood is no light subject when it comes to the cabin having the best wood available is worth the time and money invested for the comfort and enjoyment gained. The variety of wood available to you will depend on your cabin’s location on the island. Obviously those located in Central Newfoundland and west of Central […]
When Dieter and Tina Staubitizer began planning their new home at Osprey Landing, they knew they wanted something different. They were leaving their country-style home and were looking to create a simpler, more contemporary space.The planning began five years ago, taking six months to iron out the details: where the rooflines would meet, where the […]
The antique Fawcett wood stove keeps the cabin warmed perfectly throughout the hunting season as the old ash box keep it running clean. Combined with a near-ancient oil stove that works as if it came straight from the factory last week and a propane oven that cooks up a mean moose roast, the Barney Nob […]
We all want to spend more time enjoying our yards than working on beautifying them. At the same time, we want to take pride in our property and would like our outdoor spaces to complement our homes. Believe it or not, you can have both. It just takes a bit of planning. Hardscapes If the smell […]
