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

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

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

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

MIKE HOLMES: Be water smart

It's the elixir of life, and you can conserve it

Earth has a limited amount of water. That means we have to learn to make it last for everyone, because it can't be replaced. World Water Day was March 22. Why should we care about World Water Day? Because in some . . .

Posted: 2014-04-05

Taking the lead

Self-employed couple handles majority of home renovation themselves

Martin and Melissa Botincan decided they would rather pay themselves than depend on others for a weekly wage or become involved in an unmanageable mortgage.Their philosophy extends to the reno of a late 1940s home in Tyndall they purchased several . . .

Posted: 2014-10-25

He's baaack

It's time to show Ol' Man Winter you mean business

Face it, winter is upon us. Oh, sure, it's technically still early fall and we might get a few more mild days. But get ready for a sucker punch from winter -- the cranky season that bullies fall and spring . . .

Posted: 2009-11-07

MIKE HOLMES: You don't have to pour money down the drain

Wasting water -- everything from leaky faucets, running toilets or non-essential exterior use -- is one of the least green things you can do. It's easy to save water and save money by being aware of what you are using. . . .

Posted: 2009-04-26