SOLUTIONS: Do-it-yourself scent-free cleaners

QUESTION: I have asthma and I would like to change all of my household and laundry cleaners to those with no scent. I read with interest your advice on using vinegar as a bathroom cleaner. I will try it and . . .

Posted: 2011-03-05

Get creative with blank wall canvases

Here I go again, telling you how easy it is to create your own art canvases for your home. Well, if you haven't tried it yet, why not? If you've priced out any paintings or prints recently you will realize . . .

Posted: 2015-01-31

Tulips take the stage

Patriotic and celebratory tulip varieties blanket the country

With the introduction of many new tulip varieties in time for Canada’s sesquicentennial (not exactly a word that rolls easily off your tongue), patriotic and celebratory tulip varieties will stand up and be counted next spring in private and public . . .

Posted: 2016-09-17

SOLUTIONS: Getting yourself out of a sticky situation

QUESTION: I own a beautiful black leather chair that I somehow got a drop of nail polish or superglue on. I am not sure which it is. Do you have a solution in your magic bag that will work on . . .

Posted: 2012-07-07

Renovator gives back in an extreme way

Adam Hicks leads team that will rebuild a family's home

Think of Adam Hicks as Regina's Ty Pennington. Like the host of the hit American TV show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Hicks wants to help families in need by providing them with a complete transformation of their home. This month, applications . . .

Posted: 2011-07-16

Keep those cukes under wraps

QUESTION — Why are English cucumbers shrinkwrapped? — Evan   ANSWER — If you were to compare the appearance of a shrink-wrapped English cucumber over two weeks versus a non-wrapped one, you would notice that the shrink-wrapped cucumber lasts about three times longer. Shrink-wrapping . . .

Posted: 2020-09-05

Shoe polish makes a faded leather belt shine

Question: How can I restore a black leather belt? The black has faded and it looks very worn out. Thank you, AdamAnswer: The easiest fix for this dilemma is to polish the belt with black shoe polish. Make sure that . . .

Posted: 2022-06-04

Shutters and blinds reduce home allergens

DEAR Leanne: What are the best window coverings for reducing allergens in my home? We have removed the carpets and replaced them with hardwood and stone tile, but are not sure about the drapes. I know there are different types . . .

Posted: 2010-06-12

Surface spalling on concrete surfaces can be repaired

Question: We built a house and took possession of it in December 2018. Is it normal to get bad spalling on the concrete driveway this early? We have only lived here for 18 months. We talked to the builder and . . .

Posted: 2020-07-04

Love shack

Decorating garden shed fun and easy project

We have a storage shed that came with our condo. It was in need of coat of paint so I decided to take it up a notch and turn it into a cute garden shed replete with faux windows, window . . .

Posted: 2016-05-28