Making the old new again

Classic design warms up fireplace

I feel extremely fortunate to have acquired a roster of clients who indulge my creative energy. And every once and a while, I’m presented with a renovation project that truly sparks my interest and fires me up!A short while ago, . . .

Posted: 2016-11-12

Small amounts of asbestos can be contained

Question: We have a wood stove from the 1950s in our living room. When I was about to paint the wall, I noticed a few pieces with loose fibres of paper or paperboard behind the stove. Could this be some . . .

Posted: 2020-11-28

CONNIE OLIVER: Decorate with faded shades of elegance

I love the room in our feature photograph, courtesy of Kohler. The faded tones and soft colour palette are elegant and romantic. Even though there is a lot of architectural detailing and ornate accessories in this room, it is by . . .

Posted: 2010-07-31

Bulb is beautiful

'Paint' with flowers as you plan your garden

Of all gardening activities, planting bulbs is my favourite. It is satisfying on so many levels. For one thing, bulbs are pretty much surefire things. As long as you don't push them into soggy or waterlogged ground, they are going to . . .

Posted: 2010-10-23

BBQ Inspiration: A Winnipegger's long weekend guide to the best BBQ weekend of the year

Whether you are off to the lake this long weekend or choosing to stay in the city, there is one thing all our weekends should have in common - a BBQ. Preparing and eating food outside is primal, the perfect . . .

Posted: 2019-07-24

Pride of ownership in Charleswood

Meticulous two-storey covers all the bases

As much as a cursory glance of a home tells you something about it, it doesn’t tell you everything. A prime example of that is 42 West Park Drive. While the 1, 944 square-foot, two-storey home does look impressive from the . . .

Posted: 2023-06-17

Consult an expert when renovating your bathroom

DEAR LEANNE: We are going to be renovating our master bathroom this spring and wanted your thoughts on the latest bathroom trends. We currently have a walk-in shower that has tiled walls with a regular sized opaque door. The tiles . . .

Posted: 2011-05-21

Do it yourself, but do your homework first

In times of economic hardship, "do-it-yourself" is a tempting mantra for many homeowners with dripping faucets, running toilets, leaky windows or sticky locks. The savings can add up when you don't have to call a repairman, especially for things like painting, . . .

Posted: 2012-04-28

CONNIE OLIVER: Open-concept spaces need personality, flow

When decorating an open-concept space, there are many factors to take into consideration. Not only does each living area require individual attention, each area should co-ordinate with the surrounding space in order to keep everything cohesive. Because an open-concept decor can . . .

Posted: 2012-06-16

ARI MARANTZ: Removing chimney a vexing situation

QUESTION: I live in a house that we built on top of the foundation of a house we tore down. The original house and foundation were built in the 1940s. In the new house we put in a high-efficiency furnace . . .

Posted: 2011-04-09