Keeping the sheeting from rotting the shingles

QUESTION: My cousin built a house in a rural area of Manitoba about 35 years ago. His north and south walls are sheeted with Aspenite, and shingled with asphalt shingles. He has about a five- to 10-degree angle on the . . .

Posted: 2013-08-10

SOLUTIONS: No need to come unglued over your carpet woes

QUESTION: I am in a quandary! I have glued my area rug with double-sided tape to my existing carpet... and now it seems an impossible task to remove the tape from the carpet (I live in a rental apartment). I . . .

Posted: 2010-05-15

Don't rush into a kitchen reno -- plan first

RENOVATING a kitchen usually starts with a design for convenience, organization and functionality. The following tips will create a fresh ergonomic kitchen while providing you with an atmosphere of comfort and warmth. 1. There are five basic kitchen layouts: The . . .

Posted: 2008-02-03

Properly seal unused chimney to prevent moisture issues

Question: I am trying to help a friend with a leaky chimney, which is allowing spring run-off water into their basement. The house is about 50 years old and the masonry chimney is outside the main concrete foundation wall, which . . .

Posted: 2016-03-12

Going for the cat's meow

(Part Two of a series about the renovation of an Oak Street bungalow in River Heights.)If cats could speak, homeowner Diana said her pet feline Taz would opine on the progress of the renovation to her Oak Street . . .

Posted: 2013-08-17

Rose mallow's time to shine

Gardeners successful in overwintering this hardy hibiscus

After putting all her energy towards growing into a tall, sturdy and leafy shrub-like clump, July is the month when rose mallow hibiscus hybrid reveals herself in all her glory. You wouldn’t want to be a wallflower vying for attention . . .

Posted: 2019-07-13

Milk carton makes great place for seeds

DEAR HELEN: I have heard that you construct seeding flats from milk cartons. Please explain how to do this. I'd also appreciate some tips on the indoor seeding process. ANSWER: Two-litre milk and juice cartons with a side removed have an ideal . . .

Posted: 2010-03-13

Solutions

A swimming solution to summer heat

A swimming solution to summer heat Turn your backyard into an oasis retreat with a swimming pool. Before making the purchase research all options; basic pool choices include the above-ground pool, the partial in-ground pool, and the in-ground pool. Each is . . .

Posted: 2008-03-30

THE DEVIL is in the details

Detailed renovation went off without a hitch... almost

Monica and Morgan Whiteway recently moved into their two-storey renovated home on Lyndale Avenue. We featured a preview of the renovation in November and Cory Kloos and Desmond Sweeney of Macanta Design Build Inc. started the construction last winter -- . . .

Posted: 2015-09-26

DEBBIE TRAVIS: Paint best way to transform room

QUESTION: I have an empty room in my home that I would like to reflect me, but don't know where to start. Money is an issue. I'd like a desk for a computer and bookshelves, but I'd also like room . . .

Posted: 2009-06-07