Mix it up

Free your decor from the tyranny of overco-ordination

A decor that's too perfect can be boring and static. Matching sets of furniture and lamps, clean and polished surfaces and everything in its place just doesn't leave room for drama or individuality. Yes, it's helpful that manufacturers of home . . .

Posted: 2008-06-08

Spruce up your cocoon for under $1,000

It's spring -- time to freshen up the nest. In a series of monthly columns, let's focus on one decor challenge and share some creative ways to update your home-- for under $1, 000. For all those in favour of hitting the . . .

Posted: 2010-05-01

From subtle to special

Whyte Ridge home is one you'll want to see

We all know you can’t judge a book by its cover. Dismiss someone or something without taking the time to make an honest assessment and you can miss out on something special. That’s all too easy to do with 124 Vanderbilt Dr., . . .

Posted: 2017-12-02

Reaching for the stars

20th-storey bathroom remodel no problem

With any project, the planning stages reveal a set of logistics that must be addressed. When a bathroom remodel is on the 20th floor of a condominium high-rise, these logistics become more complicated. During this recent three-piece bathroom renovation, . . .

Posted: 2024-03-09

MIKE HOLMES: How your house may be killing you

Every day, we are exposed to thousands of chemicals and toxic elements — in our homes. We’re not sure of the long-term health impacts of all of them, but some are very clear: Lead In many municipalities, lead is still found in . . .

Posted: 2010-02-13

Use only liquid stone soap on marble floors

Normal household cleansers are harmful

QUESTION -- I have a problem with stains on marble flooring. Most stains are water and the tiles are also dulling with no shine, is there a cure? Many thanks in advance, Glenn, Dauphin ANSWER -- Regardless of anything else you . . .

Posted: 2009-01-31

RENOVATIONS: Feast for the eyes

Stunning glass palace a work of art

I was astonished to learn the title of Cormac McCarthy's novel No County for Old Men was taken from the first line of William Butler Yeats' poem Sailing to Byzantium. The poem makes the point the world of a man's youth . . .

Posted: 2014-01-04

DIY bathroom design a money-saver

Allows homeowner to remain in the treed neighbourhood she loves

With the low end of Winnipeg's housing market hovering above the Golden Boy and the high end nudging the Soyuz space station, many people are electing to renovate their existing homes rather than take on new or higher mortgage payments. . . .

Posted: 2013-01-12

New home may have coverage for shallow stair fix

QUESTION: I hope you can help shed some light on the required building code standards for stairs in private dwellings in Manitoba. My son recently purchased a new house and moved in about two weeks ago. I went over, once they . . .

Posted: 2018-12-22

Developing trust makes end product better

Contractors often find themselves alone in clients' homes

My favourite aspect of the client-contractor relationship is the development of trust — which sometimes allows the evolution of a friendship. Because much of the work a contractor completes occurs during regular business hours on weekdays, it is necessary for the . . .

Posted: 2017-12-16