ASK THE INSPECTOR: Poor-quality workmanship or materials leads to leaks

QUESTION: Last fall, we replaced the soffits, fascia and eavestroughs on our 40-year-old home. Now, with the melting, I see water dripping in three different spots. In one place, the water is dripping out of the spot where two troughs . . .

Posted: 2014-05-17

Just made deadline on delightful addition

Two-storey home project a worthwhile effort

After months of planning, the framing of a two-storey addition to the south side of my house began on a warm and sunny day in mid-September 2017. Luckily, the exterior was completed the day before the first official snowfall. Amidst a rigorous . . .

Posted: 2018-04-07

Counter measures

From laminates to granite, countertop options abound

For homeowners looking to remodel their kitchens, picking a durable and good-looking countertop is a way to make the room both comfortable and practical. Kitchens are usually among the busiest rooms in the home, the place where families cook, eat, gather . . .

Posted: 2008-09-11

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

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

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

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

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

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

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