Geothermal not right for every space

Question:We are planning to change a 300-square-foot attached garage to a home addition, which will be a mudroom and entrance. At this time, there is an existing cement pad, which is in good condition. Do we need to remove it . . .

Posted: 2015-06-06

MIKE HOLMES: Longtime owners need home inspections, too

Most people think about getting a home inspection when they buy a house, and with good reason. I think anyone who would buy a house without paying for a professional home inspection is crazy. Some people even decide to get a . . .

Posted: 2011-10-01

Ozone machine will help eliminate powerful odours

Question: We have an older camper trailer in which the previous owners placed Downy Unstoppable beads throughout the unit. We have washed the interior, had the windows open all summer, had all cushions outside as well and stuffed the . . .

Posted: 2022-11-12

SOLUTIONS: Jersey got a rough ride

Try soap and borax solution to clobber tough stain

QUESTION: I would be forever indebted to you if you could advise on getting stains out of a green Roughrider jersey! I have two and when I purchased the second one I swore that I would not get it . . .

Posted: 2009-08-02

Hiring the right builder is critical

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: 2019-11-16

Basement efflorescence nothing to fret over

Vinyl plank flooring makes moisture issues easy enough to deal with

Question: We live in Laurier, Man., about 270 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg. Our house is 12 years old. We are having trouble deciding how to finish our basement floor in the main area, which is about 700 square feet. Along the . . .

Posted: 2018-04-14

MIKE HOLMES: Shedding some light on the garden shed

IT'S the end of the season and you're putting away the garden furniture, umbrellas, mowers, tools and toys and suddenly the garage is full. You realize you need another place to store your stuff. You need a garden shed. A shed . . .

Posted: 2010-11-27

Smart-home technology takes off

OTTAWA -- The evening's colder than a polar bear's toenails as you pull into the driveway, and your home's been empty all day. Yet the entrance lights glow, the house is warm, and your music playlist is already working its . . .

Posted: 2011-05-21

Stainless steel, white not only options

Dear Debbie: Our kitchen cupboards and appliances are almond in colour. It is time to replace the appliances. We cannot decide whether to go with stainless steel or white. I don't like the fact stainless steel shows marks. Is there . . .

Posted: 2013-09-07

Retro bathroom gets facelift

Renovation reveals grand transformation

Repeat clients and their referrals have been the bread and butter of my business. Any contractor knows the benefits of repeat business — the familiarity of clients and the job site can easily reduce anxiety caused by an impending renovation. However, . . .

Posted: 2018-03-24