ASK THE INSPECTOR: Seal out problem ceiling drip, frost with vapour barriers

QUESTION: On both the side and on top of the ceiling, I have frost and dripping along the wall around an area of about three to four feet. This area has one side in the living room and the other . . .

Posted: 2010-01-23

GARDENING: Marvellous martagon lilies

Colourful flowers are perfect for Manitoba's climate

Most new gardeners are afraid of shade. Actually, many seasoned gardeners are not all that fussy about it either. The big complaint I hear is that "nothing grows in shade, " or that "nothing nice grows in shade." That couldn't be . . .

Posted: 2011-07-09

MIKE HOLMES: Building permits work to protect you

YOU'VE heard me talk about why getting municipal building permits is a good idea when undertaking a reno project. There are also a few other less obvious reasons why building permits work to protect you, but not many people think . . .

Posted: 2011-06-04

SOLUTIONS: Erasing nail polish from cabinets takes Magic

QUESTION: I am in desperate need of some help with my problem. I accidently got pinkish-white nail polish splashed onto my new stained cabinets (the cabinets are dark stained) and I need to know how I should get it off. . . .

Posted: 2012-09-29

Ceiling apex guides floor plan

Bathroom renovation eliminates awkward setup

Undertaking a bathroom renovation in a 115 year-old dwelling usually reveals a few common obstacles and nuisances, such as plaster on the walls and ceilings, and an albatross of previously attempted renovations. When the bathroom is on the third floor, . . .

Posted: 2022-05-14

Bored with your bedroom?

A SPLASH OF PAINT and a lick of new linens can revitalize a room quickly

If you're getting bored with the look of a room, it's probably been far too long since it's been redone. The master bedroom is your oasis from the hectic day-to-day life and should be your No. 1 priority.Luckily, bedrooms can . . .

Posted: 2015-09-05

Don't make your trees old before their time

Give them room to grow and flourish

All living things get old with time — people, animals, landscapes, buildings and even trees and woody shrubs. With many tree species, getting older usually means getting larger, either in height, or girth of trunk, and an increase in the number . . .

Posted: 2017-08-05

Hidden in plain sight

Concealment a sneaky solution for kitchen pull-out

A kitchen cannot go without a garbage receptacle of some sort. Although some homeowners aren’t all that concerned about a visible bin that is large and accessible, others would rather the garbage be always hidden, which usually equates to much . . .

Posted: 2022-04-16

Corten for love

Rustic steel popular with artists and architects

The rusty charm of corten steel; It's the hippest material being used today by landscape architects worldwide Technically, it is known as 350 AT Category 3, but throughout the world it is better known as corten steel. Sometimes you'll see the . . .

Posted: 2012-03-17

It's your turn

Reader comments, questions and projects

I love getting your emails about projects you've completed and questions you have about your décor. I thought I'd share some snippets of reader emails today. Perhaps you will find answers to your own decorating dilemmas. Dear Connie: We have our . . .

Posted: 2013-10-26