Clearing the air-conditioner

Removal of bulky unit long overdue

Remember going on family roads trips, and staying at a motel midway through a tedious drive to the actual destination? For me, thoughts of road trips while touring with my band trigger memories of a dimly lit and tiny . . .

Posted: 2024-02-03

Treasure chests of pride and memories

Medals and memorabilia remind us of the sacrifices made

This coming Thursday, Nov. 11, when we once again pay tribute to those who fought and those who died in defence of freedom, many of us will reach into our hearts for memories that help us recall the horrific cost . . .

Posted: 2021-11-06

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Asbestos tape can be covered, left alone

QUESTION: I have just discovered we have asbestos tape on our heating-pipe joints in an area where the ceiling is open. There are about 30 pieces of tape. Can I just tape over them with duct tape? What is the . . .

Posted: 2012-10-27

GARDENING: Strawberry and raspberry fields forever

How to help them survive harsh prairie winters

Most of us have picked raspberries or strawberries at some point in our lives. Half of what we pick goes into a plastic ice cream pail and the other half is eaten out of hand. It's all part . . .

Posted: 2013-04-06

Don't be fooled by chocolate imposter

Question: I love chocolate more than anything in the entire world. However, white chocolate is something I can live without. What exactly is white chocolate? MorisaAnswer: Nothing beats the great taste, texture and versatility of chocolate. White chocolate is an imposter . . .

Posted: 2016-09-03

Closing the door on eyesores

A little creativity and customized cupboards help tuck away electrical panels

Every now and then, the existing placement of an electrical panel can create a design layout challenge. This past year, two such instances were overcome by using cupboards as a way of concealing the panels, while allowing easy access to . . .

Posted: 2019-02-02

Unique decorating ideas for unusual spaces

There's something interesting about a room that has unusual lines. Angled, low ceilings or walls, dormers, cut-ins or jut-outs can all be charming at first glance. When a space is outside of the box it can be inspiring, but also . . .

Posted: 2015-05-16

GARDENING: When life gives you grapes... make wine

Autumn marks the beginning of the wine harvest in Europe as well as on the Prairies, with many wine-loving Manitobans raising a glass year-round to the fruits of their labours. On November 11, a date that in past centuries was observed . . .

Posted: 2013-11-09

Keeps those chips crisp with a clip

Question: What is the best way to store potato chips so that they last a long time? Thank you, Elma Answer: The easiest solution for fresh chips is to, chip clip the bag so that no air or moisture find their . . .

Posted: 2022-06-25

Tight, tidy and better than new in St. Vital

Infill two-storey perfect for young families

Over the past few years, a good number of infill homes have been built in St. Vital. One of those areas is Havelock Avenue just west of St. Anne’s Road, where four new homes replaced older, run-down homes in the . . .

Posted: 2022-10-01