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

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

Countertop options abound

Dear Marc: I am remodelling my kitchen. I've chosen these beautiful dark-stained cabinets and will be painting my walls a light espresso colour. I currently have stainless-steel appliances which I would like to keep for the new kitchen. What kind . . .

Posted: 2011-09-10

Classic with a twist

River Heights home charming and contemporary

As much as people love the classic homes found in River Heights, they are often wary of a few things when pondering such a purchase. Questions about the home’s foundation, electrical wiring and decor are typically at the top of the . . .

Posted: 2020-03-14

Unheated spaces can be made comfortable

Proper insulation, venting may do trick

111Your assistance with this matter would be greatly appreciated. -- B. Van Norman, e-mail QUESTION NO. 2 -- We live in 90-yearold home that has a full-width concrete veranda on the front. There is a room under this veranda . . .

Posted: 2008-11-02

Crown Spas celebrates grand opening

The May long weekend was a snow job for those who believe in global warming, but it didn't prevent tenacious Manitobans from booking a record number of campsites. We remain cockeyed optimists, even though we know from bitter experience variable . . .

Posted: 2015-05-23

Split decision

Four-level home perfect for active family

It’s a dream many families have: to live in a big house in a spot that’s quiet and secluded, yet close to key amenities. That’s exactly what 6294 Henderson Hwy. — a 2, 000-square-foot, four-level split design — has to . . .

Posted: 2016-04-23

Solid as a rock and toasty warm

Insulated concrete forms gaining in popularity

Last Saturday we featured a new home being built in the Taylor Farm subdivision in Headingley — a home constructed mainly of concrete. According to builder Steph Pattyn of Pattyn Ventures the exterior walls from the foundation to the rafters in . . .

Posted: 2020-05-16

Wainscoting turns a dull room into a sumptuous space

If your décor feels flat and boring, it may be time to add some architectural elements. Our feature photo, courtesy of Moen, shows how adding a wainscoting treatment to the walls can turn a dull room into a sumptuous space.Wainscoting . . .

Posted: 2014-10-11