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We have just launched our first-ever Newsletter capability and with it we will have some changes to how you can chose to receive the blog posts. Plus we will be launching our newsletter later in the month to coincide with some other exciting features we will be adding.

You will still be able to receive the blog by RSS feed, and also be able to get alerts for the blog posts via my Twitter and Facebook pages, but we are changing the way the blog by eMail is generated. There are two important changes:

New eMail Subscription Form:
The previous eMail subscription button has now been replaced with the subscription form found at the top of the sidebar. If you haven't already subscribed using this new form, or you used the older eMail button, I urge you to sign up now using the new form or you will be missing out on some great new benefits.

New Blog Post Format:
With the new subscription form you will receive and greatly improved blog post by eMail. Sure you will still get those excellent posts just as you have been but in addition there will be an alert area where you will get VIP notification of new blog features and freebies.

A Monthly Newsletter:
This new subscription form will be the only way that you will be able to subscribe and receive the new Cottage on the Edge Newsletter. The newsletter will be published on a relatively monthly basis, with the odd extra newsletter thrown in for good measure.

Coming Up:
Still more exciting things happening at the Cottage on the Edge. In the next post we will reveal the DIY Cottage Forum.

Related Posts:
March 3, 2010 - The on-the-EDGE Store is Open

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The on-the-EDGE Store is Open

Hurray!

It is with great excitement and pleasure that that we announce the opening of the on-the-EDGE Store!

At the store you can order Cottage on the Edge clothing among other items such as coffee and beer mugs, BBQ aprons, and drink coolers. The clothing is offered in a complete range of sizes and colours, plus there are specific styles for men, women and children.

Be sure to sign up for the newsletter (in the sidebar) to get alerts on any new items we add in the future and, most importantly, any discount promotions we are offering.

You can get to the Store by using the menu item about or from this post by clicking here or on the T-shirt.

Definitely interested in any comments and suggestions you have on our Store, please send us a note in the comments area below.

Coming Up:
We will be communicating to you to several upgrades we are doing to the website and blog, including the DIY Cottage Forum, and our new monthly newsletter.

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A Secret for a No Leak Shower Installation

It seems like a century ago that I installed our first (main floor) bathroom shower stall - but it has been only 10 months ago!

I happened on this picture the other day and it brought back memories of my experiences during the installation. I made several mistakes which I describe in the related articles below, however, I still recall what I thought was an unusual installation instruction at the time -- and that was how the base of the shower is installed.

Ensures a Leak Free Installation:
In order to install the shower base, the dry wall must be removed so that the base can be secured directly to the wall studs. In doing so the dry wall actually protrudes out over the base of the top flange of the base. This is a key engineering element because when you install the vinyl on the wall and caulk the wall along the base there is just no way the water can get behind the shower.

Voila! A leak free seam!

Related Posts:
Installing a Shower: Part 1
Five More Tips for Installing a Shower
Start Planning for the Shower Before you build the Bathroom
plumbing tip: check twice, three times before soldering...
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