Close that ugly gap

deckALL skirting a cut above that's not limited to decks

SO you've just built a deck and have discovered that you've got something of an esthetic dilemma. Because your new deck is raised several feet above the terra firma below, a gap between the deck and ground has been formed. Upon . . .

Posted: 2011-08-27

TREE CARE: Tip blight disease threatens our spruces

I've written about the problems with spruce trees a number of times, but these issues keep returning and growing. Within the last five years, the Sirococcus tip blight fungal disease has leapfrogged into a significant concern -- a threat not only . . .

Posted: 2013-06-22

Troubleshoot filter before costly overhaul

Question: I am a single mom of three sons. About six to eight years ago, before my husband passed away, he installed a Dynamo electrostatic filter system. A few months ago, I noticed an excessive amount of dust that was a . . .

Posted: 2019-03-02

Make a real (back)splash

The right look can make your kitchen come alive

The backsplash is one area of the kitchen that can be used to create drama through colour, pattern and texture. If you are starting with a clean slate (a smooth surface) your choices for a backsplash finish are endless. Today we'll . . .

Posted: 2008-08-24

Building with MHBA builders always your best bet

Building a new home is one of the largest investments a family will makes in its lifetime. Needless to say, doing your due diligence when selecting the right builder is critically important when a family is making this type of . . .

Posted: 2020-11-21

Timeframe for building a new house always varies

How fast can you build a home? With the construction of 21 new homes in Winnipeg during this month’s Habitat for Humanity "blitz build, " highlighted by a visit from former U.S. president Jimmy Carter, you may have wondered just . . .

Posted: 2017-07-22

SOLUTIONS: Vinegar effective against mold and bacteria

QUESTION: Could you enlarge please on the antiseptic properties of vinegar? I am using it exclusively now and feel very good doing so, but I would like some info on just how effective it is. What I do suggest also is . . .

Posted: 2013-05-04

Freeze chocolate for no-static shavings in cappuccino

Question: I have a block of Callebaut chocolate which I shave for sprinkling on cappuccinos etc. I have tried a potato peeler and a handheld grater for this purpose, but both cause static electricity shavings everywhere! Is there anything . . .

Posted: 2022-11-05

Shutters: more than window dressing

A lot of people put exterior shutters on their windows to dress up their houses. They want to add "curb appeal, " especially if they are trying to sell their homes. I'm a practical guy. I like things in your house . . .

Posted: 2011-06-25

New in the hood

With any luck, your replacement project will go like ductwork

Whether it looks dated or has simply begun to lose its ability to properly vent, a range hood will surely require replacement at some point during the span of a kitchen’s lifetime. Fortunately, the process to upgrade a range hood . . .

Posted: 2025-05-17