Winnipeg Renovation Show in town next weekend

The MHBA’s Ask A Renovator booth is a signature feature of next weekend’s 2024 Winnipeg Renovation Show, taking place at the RBC Convention Centre from January 12 to 14. The Ask a Renovator booth is staffed by professional Manitoba Home . . .

Posted: 2024-01-06

Fixing sections a viable option in water damaged area

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Posted: 2021-01-30

Instrumental inspiration

Ingenious transformation tipples the ivories

Since I’m responsible for this (and darned proud of it), the least I can do is tell the tale, beginning with this email I received last weekend from Dale Wolaniuk: "Hello Laurie. We have never met, but I religiously read your . . .

Posted: 2021-10-23

Upgrade your home to get top dollar

Get the most return from your home investment with these improvements

Prepping your house for sale is necessary to get top dollar, but don’t sink too much into a property that will soon not be yours. Recouping some of those funds at closing is ideal. Aside from general house cleaning, organizing and . . .

Posted: 2017-07-08

Trust your instincts

Sometimes they're your most powerful tools

Some of the best tools every homeowner has are their instincts. How many times have you been in a situation where a voice tells you, "This isn't right. Do not do this." That voice becomes very important as you move . . .

Posted: 2015-01-24

Seat selection

Be careful when buying custom couches

Q: I have a two-part question about sofas. One, can I use a modern sofa in a cottage? I'd like to move the ones in our living room at home to the cottage. Our sofa and loveseat are done in . . .

Posted: 2015-02-07

Plant a victory garden, grow your own groceries

OK, the fallout from this pandemic is bad, but people, it’s time to stop wringing your hands. Put down the remote, step away from the fridge and do something that can really make a difference: Create your own victory garden. Maybe all . . .

Posted: 2020-04-25

Lighten the mood with crackle paint

Dear Debbie: I have a large mahogany buffet and dining room table that were my grandparents'. The style is a little outdated for my taste. Can I paint these pieces without having them stripped? Also the backs of the chairs . . .

Posted: 2013-09-28

Autumn serenade

Saying goodbye to your garden and hello to the inevitability of a Manitoba winter

You know the drill. Once fall arrives, it's time to clean up debris around plants, destroy any diseased plant material and be sure to water your beds deeply so plants aren't going into winter without adequate moisture. Containers, too, need . . .

Posted: 2015-09-26

Energy audit helps maximize investment

It's a given you're not King Midas. So where exactly should you invest when it comes to ramping up your home's energy efficiency? Building envelope People want a "one-size-fits-all solution and that doesn't exist, " says Christopher Straka, whose Ottawa company designed . . .

Posted: 2012-02-04