No-fuss holiday table presentation

Casual place settings create laid-back feel

A freshly starched and pressed white tablecloth used to be a requisite part of any major dining occasion, especially a family-filled holiday meal. Chill, the pros say. It’s OK to be more laid-back about the whole holiday table thing. Today, there are . . .

Posted: 2018-12-22

Cracked concrete likely due to defect in workmanship

Question: I have a bungalow built about two years ago next to the Red River in Grand Forks, N.D. Last fall I started noticing cracking in my basement and garage walls and ceilings. The problem continued until mid-November and resulted in . . .

Posted: 2020-03-07

CONNIE OLIVER: Hardwood flooring isn't just for walking

Today's hardwood flooring options work on floors but also on walls and ceilings! The options are endless for decor possibilities with this unique flooring. Consider using it to make a headboard as a feature in the bedroom, or cover the entire . . .

Posted: 2014-04-05

80 years new

River Heights home has modern convenience, old-style charm

It doesn't happen often. However, when you do run into a design -- whether it be a car, a piece of technology, or in this case, a home -- that's still very contemporary despite being nearly 80 years old, you . . .

Posted: 2008-07-06

History lives here

Renovated home combines heritage appeal with modern amenities

LIKE the street on which it resides, 227 Jamison Ave. is a charming reminder of Winnipeg's history. Add to that tens of thousands of dollars of renovations over the years, and much of the original three-bedroom structure has been turned . . .

Posted: 2008-05-11

Do the dishes better — and faster

Washing the dishes tends to be something we do on autopilot — we’ve all developed our preferred methods and habits. And yet, if a simple tweak or two to your usual strategy could save you time and labor, you’d . . .

Posted: 2022-12-31

Tweaked to perfection

Bridgwater Trails two storey: good made better

Often -- especially when movies are concerned -- remakes aren't always successful. Fortunately, the same doesn't hold true for new-home designs. With a little thought, a home builder can take an original design -- do a few tweaks here and . . .

Posted: 2015-11-14

Preventing cabin foundation shift a challenge

Question: We have a cabin in the Whiteshell and are looking at a re-level, after about 12 years. The cabin always moves towards the back of the property. It is built on 24-inch square pads and posts right now. . . .

Posted: 2022-09-24

Value meets creativity

Smaller home aimed at young families, empty nesters

If you happen to be a young family looking to upgrade from a starter home -- or a retired couple looking to downsize -- value, and functionality are the top priority in the design of a new home. Of course, it . . .

Posted: 2008-11-23

Refreshingly different

Sage Creek two-storey features bold new design

Builders will sometimes say the plan of a show home is brand new. Often, however, a plan has been tweaked in a few minor areas and represented as a fresh new design.That certainly isn't the case with the Parkwood, a . . .

Posted: 2015-09-19