Raising a few to 50

Collector catches up to his favoured brew

It’s always interesting to learn of some of the unique collections people have enshrined in their homes, and in Winnipegger Steve McMahon’s case, it’s a beer thing. The man has a fascination and passion for hauling home Labatt 50 stuff, plus . . .

Posted: 2021-12-04

Wouldn't you love these?

Woody plants can transform the landscape of your urban garden

Every urban greenspace and outdoor living space deserves to have woody plants. Lack the proper space to grow a shrub or tree? Growing shrubs, even trees, in containers has the power to transform your outdoor space and maximize its usage. With . . .

Posted: 2017-06-03

Extremely nice for the price

The Kendal livable, affordable and finished with flair

As every homebuyer knows, there's often a big difference between what you want and what you can afford. Consequently, when choosing a new home, there's a good chance a much more expensive home with a walk-out basement on a lake will . . .

Posted: 2013-03-30

Portable turntable, headphones and earbuds will have you rocking pretty

Portable record player, headphones and earbuds will have you rocking pretty

When you see the unopened Crosley Nomad portable turntable, you could easily think like I did that it’s a throwback briefcase, like my dad used to carry to work. But once it’s opened, you’ll see there’s a good reason to take . . .

Posted: 2018-01-06

Sensible luxury

Sage Creek two-storey offers impressive floor plan

To dare to be different, or not. That’s the question builders must ponder when they conceive a new home design. In the case of The Hamilton — a brand-new design by Sterling Homes found at 48 East Plains Dr. in . . .

Posted: 2016-08-13

Choose to invest in your garden

Decorate your patio with hardy and resilient perennials that can last for years to come

Every plant purchase is an investment. If your creatively designed annual container arrangement fizzles out by mid-summer, then you’ve wasted both your time and money. By including perennials in your patio pots, you open the door to greater opportunity — . . .

Posted: 2018-05-05

Building their own Xanadu

Industrious couple design a dream home in old Tuxedo

(Part One of a series about a top-to-bottom house renovation on Wellington Crescent.)   We all have dreams and the ability to make them come true. But to make a vision manifest requires a time commitment that modern-day life doesn't afford many . . .

Posted: 2013-08-03

SOLUTIONS: Foil pesky onion maggots with carrots' help

QUESTION: Every year I wait for gardening season and plan out exactly where and what I will plant. I love to garden, but year after year I tackle the same problem; onion maggots. Do you have any advice of how . . .

Posted: 2012-03-31

Mid-summer tweaking and optimizing

Fill in the blanks and add some pizzazz

As the midpoint of summer draws near, gardeners spend more time contemplating the garden. Many plants are in peak bloom and garden spaces are filled with ever-changing colour and luxurious texture. Creating the look you want for your garden takes . . .

Posted: 2023-07-22

Fall Color - A Call to Garden

October, the month where there’s a change. Kids are just back to school, lawns are again a lush green, as temperatures have begun to cool giving a fresh crispness to the air. There is a new energy, there is a . . .

Posted: 2016-10-04