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One step at a time
New front porch build loaded with hurdles
At a recent front porch upgrade project, three unexpected hurdles nearly derailed the project’s timeline. Luckily, solutions for each of these three obstacles were eventually established, tackled in a co-operative manner by three separate parties in a brilliantly co-ordinated effort, . . .
Posted: 2021-09-18
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How sweet it is to grow your own
Demand soars for Winnipeg Sweet Potatoes
"You can’t grow sweet potatoes in Winnipeg." If Tiffany Grenkow, the brainchild behind Winnipeg Sweet Potatoes had a nickel for every time she heard that, she would not be rich, but nor did skepticism stop her from following her curiosity. An . . .
Posted: 2020-06-06
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Junk bonds
Designer attached to Dumpster diving
Frilling up a room with repurposed items isn't necessarily a home fashion faux pas. For some, like interior designer Michelle Mawby, the dividing line separating a rarity from ordinary rubbish can be blurry. "But it has to work for the space . . .
Posted: 2010-04-17
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Faux might be the way to go
Electric fireplaces can be esthetically pleasing and provide warmth
The faux fireplace has sure come a long way. As a child, the working fireplace in the living room of our house had been converted to a decorative fireplace, which basically meant the chores of hauling logs, keeping the chimney . . .
Posted: 2018-04-28
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Reupholstering his way into her heart
The perfect gift for that special someone is just one DIY project away
In my experience, upholstery is usually best left to the professionals. On past occasions however, I have dabbled within this realm, with a modicum of success. After an exhaustive search for a very specific item I wanted to give my . . .
Posted: 2019-01-12
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Grow your own mini-forest layer by layer
Two homeowners taking action to preserve and grow tree canopy
Dom Costantini and Darren Murphy have never met but both men have much in common. Both are successful business people – Costantini is a leader in the construction industry and Murphy is a pharmacist-owner who commutes back and forth . . .
Posted: 2024-02-17
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Navigating your outer space
Watch your garden grow in style
What's the stylishly clad yard sporting this summer? A recent survey by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), shows it's everything from swanky outdoor lighting systems to ornamental pools and low-maintenance plantings.Gardens, landscaped spaces, outdoor kitchens and entertainment areas . . .
Posted: 2014-08-02
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Release the cultivars!
Spring's the season for gardeners to sample exciting new additions
SPRING is an exhilarating time for gardeners as we look to update and enhance our home landscapes with the latest and best in woody and herbaceous plants. Each year, the collective efforts of plant breeders and the nursery industry culminate in . . .
Posted: 2011-04-09
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Hardier hydrangeas
Internationally recognized American plant breeding expert doing promising work on reliable, cold-tolerant magnificent mopheads
Michael A. Dirr is an internationally recognized plantsman who has bred and researched hydrangeas for more than 40 years. Dirr is the author of several books, most recently, The Hydrangea Book: The Authoritative Guide (Stipes Publishing, 2021). His University . . .
Posted: 2022-08-06
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Businessman buys second Hope estate
Eight-bedroom, eight-bathroom home bought for US$15 million
LOS ANGELES — California businessman Ron Burkle has doubled down on Bob Hope estates, buying the late comic’s longtime Toluca Lake compound for US$15 million. Two years ago, the billionaire paid US$13 million for a modernist home in Palm Springs designed . . .
Posted: 2018-06-30