Fresh paint takes away the winter blahs

All it takes is one gust of crisp air to get Canadians into an autumn state of mind, especially when it comes to updating the home for the cooler weather. It doesn't take much to transform your home for the . . .

Posted: 2014-09-20

Mud & suds

Organizing utility rooms

Today's generation is transforming our homes into personal spaces where we regularly indulge in experiences for which we, at one time, went outside the house.Along with this transformation comes the demand that each space performs its function the best way . . .

Posted: 2014-01-18

Great first impression

Subtle changes bring foyer in line with rest of home

When an area of a house stands out for all the wrong reasons, it is comforting when a plan comes together to remedy the unsightly situation. For years, the front foyer did not properly showcase the aesthetic consistency found in . . .

Posted: 2020-12-26

More than just pretty petals

Plant must meet demanding standards to wear Perennial of the Year crown

Each year, the Perennial Plant Association, a professional trade association based in Hilliard, Ohio, picks what it calls the Perennial of the Year.Formed in 1984, the association today has more than 1, 300 members worldwide, ranging from garden designers and . . .

Posted: 2011-12-17

Oh, oh; Don't use tin foil in self-clean oven

Try baking soda and white vinegar

QUESTION -- I have a bit of a challenge. We have a new self-clean oven which hasn't had a lot of use yet. As my wife was out, I decided to heat up a frozen pizza for supper. It was . . .

Posted: 2009-01-24

SOLUTIONS: Clouded decanters need professional help

QUESTION: I love your column in the Winnipeg Free Press and would like to ask you for a cure to my problem. The insides of my wine decanters became cloudy over the years when I no longer put wine in . . .

Posted: 2010-01-09

From seedy warehouse to spa showcase

It's not always the case that a son and his father become closer through an entrepreneurial relationship.But Mike Sudoski Jr. and his father managed to do it and achieve remarkable results in the process."When I was young, my grandfather took . . .

Posted: 2015-03-14

Leaking and heat loss should be considered when installing skylight

If you're replacing a roof or building a new addition to your home, perhaps you should think twice about installing skylights and other natural light fixtures to brighten a dreary room.There are two basic designs: the window-type with an optional . . .

Posted: 2015-08-29

Leaking and heat loss should be considered when installing skylight

If you're replacing a roof or building a new addition to your home, perhaps you should think twice about installing skylights and other natural light fixtures to brighten a dreary room.There are two basic designs: the window-type with an optional . . .

Posted: 2015-08-29

Leaking and heat loss should be considered when installing skylight

If you're replacing a roof or building a new addition to your home, perhaps you should think twice about installing skylights and other natural light fixtures to brighten a dreary room.There are two basic designs: the window-type with an optional . . .

Posted: 2015-08-29