Painting or covering asbestos duct tape a good practice

Question: I was hoping you could give a little advice. I have been searching all over to find a general answer about what to do with the asbestos tape on the duct work joints in my home. It is basically . . .

Posted: 2020-03-28

Spring tips to make your home safer

For many of us, our spring cleaning rituals are well underway. And although clearing away the clutter, shaking dust from rugs, wiping down woodwork and dusting off outdoor furniture can bring much satisfaction, there are other tasks you should be . . .

Posted: 2019-05-04

SOLUTIONS: Salvaging chocolate mess a piece of cake

QUESTION: I baked a chocolate cake from scratch and put a baking sheet underneath just in case the batter leaked out of the pan. I baked it for about half an hour and tested it with a knife to see . . .

Posted: 2012-02-11

SOLUTIONS: Cracked wax could cause stinky bathroom

QUESTION: There is a very bad odour coming from my bathroom that I have not been able to locate. I notice it mainly during humid weather. It disappears in colder weather. It seems to be coming from the outside area . . .

Posted: 2014-04-12

SOLUTIONS: Jersey got a rough ride

Try soap and borax solution to clobber tough stain

QUESTION: I would be forever indebted to you if you could advise on getting stains out of a green Roughrider jersey! I have two and when I purchased the second one I swore that I would not get it . . .

Posted: 2009-08-02

CONNIE OLIVER: Give your home a bright and airy feeling

There's something to be said about a room that's light and bright. Our feature photograph, courtesy of CIL Paints, is no exception. The colour palette in this room gives you a sense of casual comfort and charm. It's a summery, . . .

Posted: 2010-04-10

GARDENING: Itoh peonies worth a pretty penny

Hybrid flowers bloom unusual colours, size each season

My grandmother loved her peonies. Every spring, just as the last of the winter snow vanished and allowed the exposed soil to be warmed by the amiable rays of the sun, she would tend to her peonies. Armed with her secret . . .

Posted: 2011-06-11

SOLUTIONS: Use pin to mark pictures before painting

QUESTION: Before I have my walls painted I would like to know: How do I find the exact same spot where I hung my pictures without marking my walls? Can you help me please? Mary, Winnipeg ANSWER: You can either insert . . .

Posted: 2009-12-05

SOLUTIONS: Apply hair dryer, press out counter bubble

QUESTION: There is a bubble in the covering of my kitchen countertop that should not be there. It must have been caused by a hot pot being set down on it. There is a slight marking at the crest of . . .

Posted: 2009-11-21

Culprit behind damp basement carpet will determine care

Question: Let me describe the issue and ask, under which circumstance should I lay carpet again? In our carpeted basement bedroom, I always wore footwear. On one occasion, I was barefoot and found the carpet underfoot to be damp. Two . . .

Posted: 2018-12-01