Paint debate

The old oil-versus-water debate

Are oil-based alkyds a better product than water-based acrylic/latex paints?Most people will agree acrylic or latex paints are superior for indoor use because they have a low odour, are easy to clean with water and come in numerous colour/tone choices . . .

Posted: 2014-09-06

SOLUTIONS: A variety of tactics can take down anthills

QUESTION: We have a mountainous anthill which is rapidly destroying our perennial garden. HELP! Thanks, Ditte, Winnipeg, Man. ANSWER: There are a number of solutions for tackling ants, because what works for one will not necessarily work for another since there . . .

Posted: 2010-07-10

Green -- one step at a time

Small changes add up to big savings

YOU'VE heard it all before: Recycle your bottles and cans. Change your furnace filter regularly. Turn off the lights when you leave a room. Chances are, you've made some of those small changes in your home. Why? Because small is not . . .

Posted: 2009-05-03

Tips for choosing the right kitchen cabinets

Before beginning your project, decide how much you want to spend

Have you ever stared at your kitchen cupboards and decided that they look dated? Are the cabinets in rough shape? Perhaps you just want to make better use of the kitchen space you have. Ask yourself what your goals are . . .

Posted: 2008-04-06

Entomological excitement

U of M scientist describes how he and grad student ID'd continent's first new butterfly species since 2016

In our anxious times marked by the rapid pace of breaking news highlights and lowlights, the discoveries of new plant and insect species constitute truly good news stories. Earlier this month, the United Kingdom’s Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, announced that its . . .

Posted: 2018-12-29

A shuffle of the deck

Looking to improve your yard? Perhaps you should consider...

Spring will be soon upon us and thoughts of yard upgrades have begun to creep into our collective consciousness. A brand-new deck can certainly enhance any yard, both in visual appeal and functionality.Decks are designed in all sorts of shapes . . .

Posted: 2017-02-04

New kid off the block

Traditional-style home sold for more than the asking price had 'the right stuff'

LOS ANGELES — Joey McIntyre won’t be hanging tough on this block anymore. The singer-songwriter of New Kids on the Block fame has sold his renovated home in the historic Hancock Park section of Los Angeles for US$5.84 million. The traditional-style . . .

Posted: 2018-06-16

Longoria lists Hollywood Hills mansion

US$14-million property formerly owned by Tom Cruise

LOS ANGELES — Actress-director-producer Eva Longoria has put her hilltop compound in Hollywood Hills West on the market for US$14 million. Earlier this month, she bought another home in the Beverly Crest area for US$13.5 million. The house she’s selling has . . .

Posted: 2017-12-02

Growing Azaleas In Manitoba successfully

Manitoba gardeners might be surprised to learn that it is possible to successfully grow azaleas outdoors in our Province. Hardiness is a concern, but it is not the primary reason that many gardeners fail with this showy staple of southern . . .

Posted: 2013-08-24

These shrubs are Bloomin' Easy

Shape up your garden with carefree flowering shrubs for spring planting

If you want shrubs that offer seasonal impact and reliable performance combined with low maintenance, look to the selection of new and improved flowering shrub varieties from Bloomin’ Easy. I’m a fan of Bloomin’ Easy plants because I’ve had so . . .

Posted: 2022-02-12