ASK THE INSPECTOR: Air conditioning fights summer humidity

QUESTION: I have a three-year-old house in the Westwood area of Winnipeg and last summer the humidity in the house was around 60 per cent. After running the dehumidifier for several weeks it dropped down to slightly below 40 per . . .

Posted: 2011-07-30

Glass walls a welcome option

Treat windows in uniform manner to enhance airy ambience

DEAR Debbie — Our spacious living room has high ceilings (12 feet) and two walls of glass. We want to cover windows to be able to block out the hot sun, but love the light. How would you decorate these . . .

Posted: 2008-04-13

Location of attic insulation critical

Question: I am preparing to add more blown-in insulation to my attic. I have added baffles for air flow from my soffits where possible, but, in some areas, there is no opening down to the soffit between trusses. In these . . .

Posted: 2015-10-17

MIKE HOLMES: Hitting the roof

Don't get caught with a leak during the winter season

Fall is the rainy season and the time of year you need to make sure your roof is in good shape. I don't want to think about it, but winter is on its way with snow and ice, freeze and . . .

Posted: 2009-11-07

Try cheap kitty litter for fresh oil stains

Question: A delivery truck left an oil stain on my concrete driveway. Is it possible to remove it without using a toxic product? — Sharon Answer: The fresher the oil stain, the easier it is to remove. For new oil stains, cover the . . .

Posted: 2017-10-07

The best way to keep that face mask clean and proper

Beyond laundry, it's also about how you handle it through the day

QUESTION – I never in my life thought I would be asking this question, but what is the best way to clean and sanitize my cloth mask? Melvin ANSWER – I know what you mean! Use your washing machine and dryer . . .

Posted: 2020-09-26

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Seepage, buildup caused by wet weather

QUESTION: My access port for my backwater valve is filling up with water very slowly and I was wondering if you could tell me why. Thank you, Tom Paquette, St. James. ANSWER: There may be several reasons that water is seeping . . .

Posted: 2010-07-24

Follow these simple steps to plant a tree

I have received many inquiries from readers asking what they need to know and do to establish a new tree properly. The hope is it will grow well and bear healthy, delicious fruit. In your mind you have chosen a . . .

Posted: 2016-06-11

$20 can go a long way

An open mind the key to redecorating on the cheap

No money? No worries. You can make tons of changes to your d ©cor for less than twenty dollars if you shop wisely and keep an open mind. Where to shop You need to know where to shop to get the most . . .

Posted: 2008-05-25

Cook lasagna noodles in the sauce for perfect texture

Question: I often see no-boil lasagna noodles on the shelf of my grocery store. What makes these noodles different than regular lasagna noodles? Which is better? Jackie Answer: No-boil lasagna noodles are precooked noodles that don’t require boiling. However, instead of purchasing . . .

Posted: 2020-05-02