Minor evidence of moisture in crawl space likely not an issue

Question: I think about you every time I open the hatch to enter the crawl space below our basement floor. We had the home custom built in 2007 and I presume met all bylaw requirements of the day. The dirt . . .

Posted: 2021-02-27

Budding professionals

Sowing the seeds for future landscape horticulturists

What does a landscape horticulturist do? The common response might be that a landscape horticulturist is someone who works outdoors and cares for or designs residential landscapes. That’s an important part of what such a professional does, but it only . . .

Posted: 2024-12-07

MIKE HOLMES: A bright idea -- for environment and wallet

There is more energy reaching Earth from the sun every day than we could ever use. It's free, safe and endlessly renewable. Why wouldn't you want to take advantage of it? Getting the power for your home from the sun isn't . . .

Posted: 2009-04-12

Make eco-friendly choices

CALGARY -- Global warming is a contentious topic that gets sensible folk steamed. Every day brings new reports of drastic change to our planet and dire consequences that follow wanton energy consumption and careless human activity. Even if you are inclined . . .

Posted: 2008-07-27

Plenty of options to complete deck

Open or closed, there is usable space down below

Clients have varied reasons for wanting to close-in the area below a newly built deck with skirting, including keeping out the varmints, using the area for storage and perhaps they feel leaving it open looks unfinished. Fortunately, there are a few . . .

Posted: 2019-06-08

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Tree care can help avoid damage to homes

QUESTION: About five feet from the side of our River Heights house there are two young maples trees about four years old. Will the roots from these trees become a problem for the house eventually? Thanks, Lawrence Marmel ANSWER: There are definite . . .

Posted: 2013-08-31

Damaged concrete due to unwanted moisture

Question: Looking to pick your brain, as I cannot find any answers on a foundation issue we are experiencing. We recently found a bit of black mould in our basement. So, we decided to pull off a bit of . . .

Posted: 2023-06-10

Dream home realtor's legacy to Selkirk

It was in 1996 that Doreen Sisto believes her brother Robert went crazy."I don't mean crazy-crazy. I mean he became completely obsessed with a dream to renovate a house he purchased the minute after he walked through it, " said . . .

Posted: 2015-04-25

RENOVATIONS: Light up your life

Lighting choices abound

I'm not paranoid, but there's something about pot lights that make me edgy. If I'm in a room lit by a whole constellation of these eyeballs-in-the-sky, I get the feeling the mind police are watching from on high, or perhaps . . .

Posted: 2013-06-15

Lemon water a quick way to freshen up old microwave

Question: I have a microwave that I purchased 15 years ago. I have never cleaned it and it smells pretty bad. Can you give me advice on how to properly clean the unit? I’m planning to boil four tablespoons of . . .

Posted: 2019-03-30