Accessories are jewelry for the home

Update them regularly to maintain a fresh look

This cool Kohler bathroom has lots going for it. The white-on-white decor allows the whimsical accessories to take centre stage. Using accessories as the focus is a great way to decorate if you're renting because you can take everything with you . . .

Posted: 2014-09-27

Transformed in Charleswood

Large two-storey remodelled to perfection

Several years back, a young, creative-minded couple was looking in Tuxedo for an estate-like home that was situated on a large, mature lot. That didn’t work out too well, says Ryan Jones of RE/MAX One Group. “They looked there, but realized . . .

Posted: 2024-06-15

CONNIE OLIVER: Decorating on the KISS principle

Keeping rooms serene requires attention to detail, form

Sometimes our lives and subsequently our homes need to get back to basics. Usually when one of these is attended to the other follows suit. So, if you're in that headspace where your life is just a little too hectic . . .

Posted: 2010-09-11

Living large

Layout makes compact Village condo feel spacious

Something that's often lost in this age of gigantic homes is the concept of maximizing space. After all, not everyone has an unlimited home-buying budget. Consequently, if you're a single or young couple looking for an affordable place to call home . . .

Posted: 2010-10-23

Plastic pipe likely drain for window well

Question: We have a PVC pipe sticking out of the ground beside our house, underneath a basement window, which appears to go down about six feet. What function does this serve? Bruno Klassen Answer: The unusual looking pipe under your basement window . . .

Posted: 2020-07-25

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Spore wars

The ongoing battle against mould

QUESTION: Our ceramic tiles above the bathtub have been leaking, so we're going to have to remove them and replace the wallboard. We know there is mould behind the tiles because there are black areas in the basement ceiling where . . .

Posted: 2013-07-06

Good soil, sunshine key to great veggie plot

Food gardening is still the biggest trend in gardening asmore and more people, especially young families, try their hand at growing  vegetables and fruit in their backyards. If they don't have a backyard, they are growing food in tubs and containers . . .

Posted: 2010-05-15

Lavender fields forever

With care and caution legendary plant can thrive in Manitoba

At Bleu Lavande, Canada’s largest lavender farm (and the second largest in North America), more than 100, 000 lavender plants are grown in row after undulating row.Located in Fitch Bay, near Magog in the Eastern Townships of Quebec on 97 . . .

Posted: 2016-08-20

Dry soil can cause more than just esthetic issues

Watering soil during drought could prevent more serious problems

Question: On the north and west sides of my house I made decorative areas right against the house for planters to sit on, using river rock laid over landscape fabric. Due to our extremely dry spring and summer, the soil . . .

Posted: 2018-06-30

Local firms offer finishing touches

After the dust has settled and the walls are back in place, you'll want to add some great finishing touches to your renovation project. Thankfully, Winnipeg is teeming with talented artisans and craftsmen who design and create unique items for the . . .

Posted: 2012-10-20