{"product_id":"9781770857063","title":"The Cottage Bible","description":"\u003cp\u003e  Praise for the first edition:   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003ci\u003e\"Cottagers, prepare to worship [this] must-have guide.\" \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  -- The Toronto Star   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003ci\u003e\"New cabin owners will reap a greater confidence, a working vocabulary and an ace-up-their-sleeve with this book as a reference.\" \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  -- Cabin Life\/Cabin Living   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003ci\u003eThe Cottage Bible\u003c\/i\u003e 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.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  The authors share their wisdom in a colorful easy-to-use kit of troubleshooting, how-to guidance, and problem-solving tips such as:   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Buying a cottage \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Weather prediction \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Lake health and water quality \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Shoreline erosion \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e pH and acid rain \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Maintenance tips for a safe well \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Aquatic organisms \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Septic systems \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Fishing essentials \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Building a dock \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Living with wildlife \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Light, heat and power \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Seasonal closing of the cottage \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Boating essentials \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Repairing burst pipes. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e  \u003ci\u003eThe Cottage Bible\u003c\/i\u003e is the essential year-round handbook.   \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gerry Mackie (CA), Laura Elise Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Boston Mills Press |  Paperback \/ softback | Trade paperback (US) |  2016-03-01","offer_id":46011335180543,"sku":"9781770857063","price":29.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_ec8e508a-b107-45db-be51-42d3ef476288.jpg?v=1723049356","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781770857063","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}