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 a year-round comfort. But just as importantly, the home wasn’t positioned well on the site to take advantage of the 300 feet of lake frontage on one of the largest lakes in the Muskoka region.