Bored with your bedroom?

A SPLASH OF PAINT and a lick of new linens can revitalize a room quickly

If you're getting bored with the look of a room, it's probably been far too long since it's been redone. The master bedroom is your oasis from the hectic day-to-day life and should be your No. 1 priority.Luckily, bedrooms can . . .

Posted: 2015-09-05

Sunshine causes paint to fade over time

Question: I love your natural, non-chemical solutions. Is there anything that will remove the dark discolouration on the paint behind pictures hung on the wall? And is there a way to prevent this discolouration from happening? Thanks. — Norman Answer: I contacted my favourite . . .

Posted: 2019-08-10

Easy tips to get apartment deposit back

QUESTION: I'm moving out in a month from my apartment, and I have a very picky landlord. I would like to give him no reason to hold part of my deposit.-- There are some PVC vertical blinds that were originally . . .

Posted: 2011-08-06

Avoid summer renovation regrets

With the last of the winter weather now hopefully behind us, Manitoban’s can finally start to turn their attention to preparing for spring yardwork, gardening, and planning on how best to enjoy the long and beautiful summer we all deserve. . . .

Posted: 2022-04-30

Finishing touch

Ground covers serve varied functions throughout landscape

Ground covers perform many functions in the landscape: defining property lines and spaces within the garden, replacing lawns and stabilizing banks.The appropriate use of hardy ground-cover plants will help you achieve a finished look in landscape plantings, reduce weed problems . . .

Posted: 2012-07-01

Worrying about radon justifiable

Something I haven't spoken about in a while is now suddenly a hot topic again. What's everyone asking about? Radon. Go figure.Most people are scared of radon. The truth is not a lot of people know what it is. They . . .

Posted: 2012-06-02

Cash not king when it comes to home renos

The best deal is the one you get in writing -- it could save you a whole lot of hassle later

If you’re taking in this year’s Winnipeg Home and Garden Show, on now at the RBC Convention Centre, there’s a good chance you are considering a home renovation project this spring or summer. Many homeowners are starting to plan their summer . . .

Posted: 2019-04-06

MIKE HOLMES: Is your house making you sick?

High amounts of radon, other toxins in homes can be health risks

The air inside your home plays a huge role in the way you and the rest of your family feel on a day-to-day basis. Most of us worry about the air quality outside. There are smog advisories, air-quality alerts, and it . . .

Posted: 2013-11-30

SOLUTIONS: In a fog over ice cubes? The answer is clear

QUESTION: I am having a dinner party next week and would like to serve cocktails. Can you tell me how to make perfectly clear ice cubes instead of white or foggy cubes? Charissa, Portage la Prairie ANSWER: The trick is to . . .

Posted: 2012-08-18

Clean duct systems to avoid mould, fires

Question: What is air duct cleaning and how often should it be done in my home? — Myron Answer: Dust, dirt, mould, pet hair and other contaminates collect in duct systems. Duct cleaning is the cleaning of heating and cooling parts of forced . . .

Posted: 2017-09-09