Starting from Scratch

A new log home replaces a small cottage, making the most of a 300-foot frontage on Lake of Bays, Ontario. When Rick and Danielle bought their property on Lake of Bays north of Toronto, Ontario, they knew the existing cottage would have to be remodeled. For one thing, they intended to make it their primary residence, and the bedrooms were too small for year-round comfort. Just as importantly, the home wasn’t positioned well on the site to take advantage of the 300 feet of lake frontage on on