A Riverview classic

1920s style without the sacrifices

When it comes to classic neighbourhoods in Winnipeg, River Heights tends to garner the lion's share of attention. However, there is another neighbourhood that rivals the Heights with its mix of designs and maturity: Riverview. Like River Heights, no one home . . .

Posted: 2012-08-11

Tackling stubborn stains from neck to toes

QUESTION: I am cleaning up all my boots prior to storing them for the summer and I'm seeking clever storage tips. How can I clean street stains from camel-coloured suede (lamb lined) boots and is there a simple way to . . .

Posted: 2013-06-22

The 'Wow!' factor

Stonewall bungalow has it in abundance

While some new home designs ease you into the wow factor inside, that's not the case with 30 Stone Ridge Drive, said A&S Homes' sales representative Kim McGrath. "The reaction of every visitor to the home has pretty much been the . . .

Posted: 2011-05-21

Taking a hammer to the gender gap

Fixit Chicks teaches women to be their own handyperson

Sure, Sex and the City's trendsetting heroine Carrie Bradshaw may have had glamorous friends, a fabulous wardrobe, and a chic walk-up apartment in New York's Upper East Side. But there's a pretty good chance the fashionista didn't know the first . . .

Posted: 2008-09-28

Consider converting your existing fireplace

With the days getting shorter and temperatures colder, nothing beats the emanating warmth of a fireplace to shake off the chill.If you have an existing zero-clearance fireplace, you might want to consider converting it to gas to create an environment . . .

Posted: 2016-10-30

Stay cool this summer with fine-tuned air conditioner

Eight steps to maintain cooling system

You don't have to pay through the nose to keep cool this summer. Here are some steps you can take to lower your bill, improve comfort and help save the planet. Dehumidify An air conditioning system does more than just cool the . . .

Posted: 2008-05-11

Sealing the sump won’t damage the pump

Question: I read your column on sump pit covers from a previous edition. I just wanted to confirm something with you. I recently replaced my submersible pump and the plumber assured me that the fact that I had completely . . .

Posted: 2022-08-27

Masterfully remodelled

Fully updated La Salle two-storey luxurious and livable

One of the drawbacks of homes with open-concept floor plans is — for better or worse — everything is right in front of you when you walk into the main living area. And while flow between spaces is seamless, you . . .

Posted: 2025-11-01

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Discuss noisy pool gear with neighbour

QUESTION: Our neighbour's above-ground pool pump is by the fence, which is 10 metres from our bedroom window. Are you aware of a product we could use to muffle the sound or reflect it back so we don't have to . . .

Posted: 2011-07-02

Looking for source of leak a tricky situation

QUESTION -- Our cottage is an A-Frame, with a front window wall: 75 per cent of the front is windows and the siding is pine D-logs. Since it was built, rain leaks in, but only if it is a . . .

Posted: 2014-09-13