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

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

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

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

A home the whole family will love

Extra square footage really makes side-by-side stand out

It’s an intangible quality that not every home has: pride of ownership. RE/MAX Executives Realty’s Sherri Baldwin says it’s a quality that 621 Elizabeth Rd. — a 1, 060-square-foot, two-storey side-by-side — oozes. "The home’s longtime owner has maintained the home meticulously . . .

Posted: 2017-06-24

SOLUTIONS: Use citric acid to see if glasses are etched

QUESTION: I have a problem with my four-year-old dishwasher. The acrylic glasses have a white coating on them, especially on the bottom and the top edges of the glasses. The cutlery has a blue color stain, like a stainless steel . . .

Posted: 2013-05-11

Golden opportunity

Charming Kingston Row two-storey loaded with character

It’s a dream for many a young family: being able to own a home in a quiet, mature — and well-located — neighbourhood. At the same time, that dream often seems unattainable, as homes in mature neighbourhoods tend to fetch . . .

Posted: 2016-02-27