There's always room for history

Wagon, bunkhouse and possibly bigger plans have place in yard

Houston, we have a problem. The forest is eating my old grain wagon. I rescued this dear old sweetie, with permission, from a collapsing barn on the Bates farm just outside of Killarney about 30 years ago. I brought it home . . .

Posted: 2020-10-03

CONNIE OLIVER: Some handy dos and don'ts with feature walls

A few weeks back, I mentioned there was one more update needed in my kitchen. The brick wall on the wall opposite the cabinets has been a thorn in my side since we purchased our home years ago. The brick 'feature' . . .

Posted: 2013-06-01

Easy tips help you sit back, enjoy summer

It's finally time for sun and fun so get ready to soak up these easy summer-loving hints! 1. Clean up the grill with citrus. Heat up the grill and slice an orange in half. Take the sliced orange and rub . . .

Posted: 2008-06-01

Removing stains from marble countertops

QUESTION: My son built a new house that has a large marble counter in the kitchen. It has acquired marks on it, water rings etc., which cannot be removed just by wiping with a dishcloth. Can you tell me what . . .

Posted: 2017-03-18

The secret to succulent gravy

Question: I tried numerous times to make gravy and it always ends up lumpy. Can you please tell me: how much flour should I use for the best consistency? — Lucas Answer: The art of gravy making can be a challenge. You are right, . . .

Posted: 2017-08-19

Straight goods on Steven and Chris -- they're fun

Steven Sabados is a handsome charmer with muscular forearms. What he is not is straight. Women say they are fine with this. Ha. What they really want is for Sabados to change jerseys and play for Team Hetero. I know about women's . . .

Posted: 2011-05-14

Vinegar can be used to help remove cutlery stains

Question: How can I get rid of the discolouration on my cutlery? — Ivy  Answer: In commercial kitchens it is very common to toss cutlery into a sink of plain old white vinegar, let it soak and polish with a cloth. Or cut a . . .

Posted: 2019-07-27

Some books should stay on the shelf

Mustard peruses his library in a pandemic pause

This isolation thing is getting a little boring. You vacuum, clean the bathroom in case company drops by, and if they do, you can’t let them in. "Love you! Go away!" So it’s important to have things around your home that . . .

Posted: 2021-01-09

Keep that honey out of the microwave

Question: I usually store my honey (not my wife), in a plastic bottle, and now the remaining honey is sticking to the bottle. What shall I do so that I can still use the leftover honey? Thank you, Ian Answer: If . . .

Posted: 2022-02-19

DEBBIE TRAVIS: Some options for mirrored doors, please

Dear Debbie: Our condo has mirrored closet doors in the bedrooms, which we really don't like. What can I do to cover them? I've thought of papering or even painting them the same colour as the walls. The master is . . .

Posted: 2010-01-09