SOLUTIONS: Garage-floor residue likely efflorescence

QUESTION: My concrete garage floor has a white, powder-like residue all over it. It is especially worse in winter months. I have tried a concrete sealer in the past, but it has not worked. Any suggestions? Lorna, Winnipeg ANSWER: You may . . .

Posted: 2013-02-09

Some like it warm

Warding off the cold always a challenge in Manitoba

For a three month period starting in late August 2018 my daily routine consisted of driving to-and-from the Grand Marais area in an effort to complete a 300 square-foot addition to a four-season cottage before winter set in. It only took . . .

Posted: 2020-12-05

Quartz provides a drastic transformation

At a recent kitchen expansion remodel, the existing kitchen area has expanded into the neighbouring dining room, after the removal of a dividing wall. The window wall introduces a symmetrical array of cupboards on either side of a centred . . .

Posted: 2024-07-20

Renovations allow your home to age with you

Deck out your abode with senior-friendly upgrades

Planning to stay in your home well into your golden years? Doing some renovations before you retire can help make your house more accessible and safe for your life ahead. Nearly 90 per cent of people over age 65 want to . . .

Posted: 2018-08-18

No more big-city hustle and bustle

Unique Tache property offers endless opportunities

Poll families on what their ideal home is and you’ll get a variety of different answers. That’s because some families are very specific about what they want, while others may only have a general idea. Generalists might pick five or six . . .

Posted: 2017-11-04

MIKE HOLMES: Demand upgrades that increase value of home

WHEN you buy a new house, before it's built, you get to choose from the variety of styles and floor plans the builder offers, as well as options and upgrades on details and finishes. Depending on the builder, sometimes the options . . .

Posted: 2011-09-10

MIKE HOLMES: DIY nightmare

Decks the most easily messed-up outdoor project

Building your own deck? To prevent disaster, make sure you're doing it right Summer is coming and it's the season of outdoor projects. In my world, that usually means screwed-up outdoor projects -- typically, decks. If you watch any television, you're seeing . . .

Posted: 2011-05-28

CONNIE OLIVER: Preparation key to achieving focal wall

Creating a dramatic space doesn't require a lot of money or time. By using paint and a little imagination, you can transform a blah space into something spectacular over a weekend. Now that the weather is warm, you can paint inside . . .

Posted: 2013-05-18

DEBBIE TRAVIS: Cabinets the key

Inexpensive reno tips for tired kitchens

If you are unsatisfied with your kitchen, think first about what the challenges are. Is it lack of counter space? A storage problem? Inefficient appliances? This is the most expensive room in the house to renovate, but it isn't always necessary . . .

Posted: 2009-07-26

Each new home has its own timeline for completion

A very common and important question most buyers ask when looking at building a new home is how long will it take for the home to be built? As you can guess, there is no standard answer to this question. The . . .

Posted: 2018-07-14