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

Make festive party drinks in slow cooker

QUESTION -- I am having a party and would like to make a hot drink in my slow cooker for guests to sip on during the evening. Any ideas? Ketry (Selkirk)   ANSWER -- Here are two delicious hot drinks to choose . . .

Posted: 2014-12-27

Murphy's former home up for auction

Comedian's ex-estate most recently listed for US$10 million

The onetime Granite Bay home of comedian Eddie Murphy will soon belong to the highest bidder. Overlooking Folsom Lake in a guard-gated community outside Sacramento, the property holds a 12, 600-square-foot mansion with modern style, a 5, 200-square-foot guest house, a . . .

Posted: 2018-10-20

Keep dishcloths odour-free by killing bacteria

Smelly dishclothsA few weeks ago, someone asked you how to keep their dishcloths smelling fresh. I don’t have advice on making them smell fresh, but I can offer advice on how to easily keep them odour-free and definitely not smelly.I’m . . .

Posted: 2016-09-17

Stains begone: rotten squash, rusty screws

Question: I forgot a squash in my closet and it left a terrible stain on my untreated hardwood floor. Do you have any suggestions to clean up the black ugly stain? — Debbie Answer: Your local hardware store likely carries floor touch-up dyes . . .

Posted: 2017-09-02

Sensational seasonal colour

Perennial garden in Pinawa provides inspiration

To some degree, winter sets the theme for Stu Iverson’s garden. Iverson lives in Pinawa, 110 kilometres north-east of Winnipeg. On average, winter temperatures are colder in Pinawa, which lies on the north bank of the Winnipeg River. A few . . .

Posted: 2021-01-02

Put a cork in it

Ottawa couple recycles wine corks in bathroom renovation

IT'S a good thing Janet and Bob Barclay have friends who like red wine. Otherwise, these two might not be able to get up off their new bathroom floor. While Janet provided some modest sipping support, Bob sliced 2, 321 wine . . .

Posted: 2010-11-20

Signs of spring popping up in local stores

If you're done with the dreary winter weather, cheer up -- it's almost over

Spring is just around the corner. It is! I promise! And to give myself, and you, reason to believe that, I went looking for signs of spring. Here’s what I found:  Undeniably, no matter what, two months from today is April . . .

Posted: 2018-02-17

Denture tablets a versatile cleaner

Question: I purchased an antique set of coffee cups to use at my daughter’s wedding. However, I noticed that the inside of each cup is stained. What is the easiest way to clean brown stains on the inside of a . . .

Posted: 2020-02-29