Solid plan needed for porch addition

Question: I just read an old article in Homes regarding getting rid of the cold room. You seem to be very knowledgeable and I hope that you could solve my dilemma. We have a 55-year-old bungalow and we are . . .

Posted: 2023-07-29

Floor and ceilings with maximum flexibility a no-brainer

Question: My wife and I are building a new home and have decided to finish the basement at the same time. Some people we have talked to have suggested putting down Drycore on the concrete floor, or a similar product, . . .

Posted: 2018-08-11

Existing structure may dictate best siding options

Question: We have a 1940s cottage that is sided with tongue and groove pine with many different coats of paint on it, from over the years. It is also not in the best of shape with some cracking, warping, etc. . . .

Posted: 2018-06-23

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Warming up basement floor without wet woes

QUESTION: Recently we bought a modest bungalow in North Kildonan. The basement, which has some of the area broken up by stud-framed walls that are not sheeted in, will be completed as soon as it is affordable. The concrete floor . . .

Posted: 2011-05-14

Pools are worth it -- safety is worth more

Everyone should take the time to consider these simple tips

Without question, our favourite summer activity is having friends and family gather around our backyard pool for a day of fun in the sun. Watching the kids swim and play in the water makes all the work associated with pool ownership . . .

Posted: 2019-08-10

Sort and organize your cooking essentials with ease

Spring is the perfect time to clean out your over-cluttered pantry, fridge and freezer, but how do you know what to keep or toss? Taste of Home magazine offers its top spring-cleaning kitchen secrets to help you sort and organize . . .

Posted: 2015-05-16

An eclectic decor can be stunning

Our feature photo, courtesy of Dulux Paints, is a wonderful example of an eclectic and stunning decor. While nothing in the room seems to match everything co-ordinates into a really unique space. This got my creative juices flowing with the . . .

Posted: 2015-08-15

Proper installation critical in parging project

Question: I have a question about parging. As per the Google definition, parging is a cover that is a part of a building, especially an external brick wall, with plaster or mortar that typically bears an ornamental pattern. The outside surface of . . .

Posted: 2020-12-12

CONNIE OLIVER: Hot weather, cool decor

The warm season sees us shedding layers of outerwear and donning cool summer fashions. Our homes need a reprieve from the winter blahs as well. A fresh colour palette and a few summery accessories will cheer up your decor for . . .

Posted: 2009-05-10

Collector selects plants based in part on how they transition through the year

Collector selects plants based in part on how they transition through the year

A stroll through Karen Loewen’s garden takes time. A single visit would hardly be enough to explore all the mysteries of her spacious property located in Steinbach. Loewen is a discriminating plant collector with a taste for the unusual. She . . .

Posted: 2017-09-09