ASK THE INSPECTOR: Three options for fixing porch movement

QUESTION: We have a 1929 two-storey house in Crescentwood. Sometime before we became the owners of it in 1962, a porch had been attached to the north wall of the living room. It's a 10-foot-by-10-foot interior porch, with a gable . . .

Posted: 2013-06-15

There are many causes for excessive moisture in the home

Question: My house has drain tiles coming to the basement floor drain above the trap. My continuously running furnace pulls moist air from the drain in spite of a five-inch exterior air intake. Are there solutions to block this humid . . .

Posted: 2016-06-18

SOLUTIONS: Elmo's bedbugs can survive a freeze

QUESTION: I'm sure you have been asked this question before, but a search on your website did not bring up an answer. I collect Elmo (from Sesame Street) dolls. Sometimes when I buy them, they are a little unclean. But . . .

Posted: 2013-03-30

CONNIE OLIVER: Thrifty shoppers find decorating bargains

I popped into my favourite thrift store the other day. The Nearly New Shop at 961 Portage Ave. has been a regular haunt of mine for over 30 years. The store is run by McKinnon Guild volunteer members in support of . . .

Posted: 2010-02-13

CONNIE OLIVER: Kid's room needs fun colours, accessories

Decorating a child's room can be a fun project. You can let your hair down with respect to design rules and have a lot of fun with colour and pattern. Creating an atmosphere of fun and adventure might just bring . . .

Posted: 2012-07-07

Savvy projects

Use rugged beauty and shades of summer to create timeless treasures.

I found some fun summer projects from Beauti-Tone paints I wanted to share with you. Adding your personal decor touches truly makes your space unique to you. If you can have a hand in the outcome, you can take pride . . .

Posted: 2016-06-25

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

This may require some special(ist) attention

Culprit in case of ceiling stains is likely warm-air leakage in the attic

Question: I have several spots that have caused me problems in the spring, when I come back from my three-month snowbird getaway. I had my roof replaced four years ago and the roofer has been back almost every year trying . . .

Posted: 2019-03-16

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

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