Bob the builder

Former Bomber punter tackles new-home construction

Bob Cameron once got his kicks playing professional football -- literally. The CFL's all-time leading punter kicked for more than 13, 000 yards and may be one of the Blue Bombers' most well-known, well-liked players in its history. After playing a . . .

Posted: 2008-04-20

Spring on their minds

Stay on top of next year’s trends with longtime local garden supplier

We may not be able to predict what life will look like next year, but for many gardeners who are planning their spring garden, 2022 is an opportunity to grow better and grow more. The arrival of seed catalogues in . . .

Posted: 2021-12-04

Heated garages need new approach to insulation

Questions: We currently have a garage in London, Ont., that was totally drywalled, both walls and ceiling, and painted and is in perfect condition. We cut a small hole to see if there is a vapour barrier and insulation, and . . .

Posted: 2017-12-02

Ice damming issues building up

QUESTION: I'm hoping you'll be able to help us resolve our dilemma. We have a 1 1/2-storey older home with two dormers and during the winter we had ice build up on the roof along the dormers, resulting in water . . .

Posted: 2010-12-11

Must I heat the cottage over the winter?

Question: We are thinking of running no heat in our cabin this year, first time ever. It is normally a furnace-heated cabin, two-storey, built on a crawl space. We always leave the furnace at 10 C, but we . . .

Posted: 2014-09-27

Window dressing done right

Expert tips on adapting drapes and shades to any room

Zach Gibbs of the Shade Store joined Washington Post staff writer Jura Koncius last week on the newspaper’s Home Front online chat. Here is an edited excerpt: What window treatment do you recommend to keep my bedroom dark in the early-morning . . .

Posted: 2017-02-25

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Stop air leakage into attic from pot lights

QUESTION: We read your column in the Free Press and would like some information about attic insulation. We had an energy evaluation done last fall and the inspector found there was air leakage in the kitchen pot lights that extend . . .

Posted: 2010-09-25

SOLUTIONS: Use citric acid to see if glasses are etched

QUESTION: I have a problem with my four-year-old dishwasher. The acrylic glasses have a white coating on them, especially on the bottom and the top edges of the glasses. The cutlery has a blue color stain, like a stainless steel . . .

Posted: 2013-05-11

Small project, big impact

Sometimes, the most satisfying projects are the ones that take the least amount of time to accomplish, but still manage to make a huge impact on the space. My clients, Andrew and Michelle Jasnikowski, requested the construction of a feature . . .

Posted: 2019-11-23

Modern Classic

Stylish substance and understated opulence

NATURAL MATERIALS and clean, contemporary lines lend an air of serenity to the Maric Homes show home at 643 Bridge Lake Drive in Bridgwater Trails — along with serious elements of style. From the get-go, as you approach the front door . . .

Posted: 2020-02-20