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

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

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

Spring tips to make your home safer

For many of us, our spring cleaning rituals are well underway. And although clearing away the clutter, shaking dust from rugs, wiping down woodwork and dusting off outdoor furniture can bring much satisfaction, there are other tasks you should be . . .

Posted: 2019-05-04

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

Room with a custom view

Major changes in windows have minor visual impact

The decision to replace windows can be daunting — the costs and invasive process are ingredients for procrastination. At a boat-access-only cottage project during the fall of 2021, it appeared as though the cottage-owner had put off his window . . .

Posted: 2022-12-10

Super-sized

More than 5,000 square feet of living space in St. Norbert

Tucked away discreetly off Des Trappistes Street in St. Norbert, it’s something you don’t necessarily expect to see. A home that offers more than 5, 000 square feet of living space — and much more, said Re/Max Professionals’ Jennifer Queen."It . . .

Posted: 2016-07-23

Make your appliances do all the work

Consider personal needs and preferences when outfitting kitchen

Ever hear the saying the devil is in the details? When it comes to your new condo, that's certainly true. And if you can properly accessorize, the excitement, rather than the devil, can occupy your details.Many condo buyers want to . . .

Posted: 2014-08-30

Getting rid of persistent pests presents challenges

Rodents often seek shelter in and around your home

Question: I am trying to determine what critter is digging tunnels around and under our carport. We had a Carolina carport installed 12 years ago that has a 10-foot by eight-foot closed building attached. This structure was placed on our . . .

Posted: 2018-05-05

Keep it down: acoustic panels absorb sound

Dear Debbie: Our house is filled with music lovers. Unfortunately, we do not all love the same music. Is there a way of decorating that would lower the sound level without the room looking like a padded cell? DanDear Dan: . . .

Posted: 2013-03-30