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Bathroom reno hides unsightly pipes
The concealment of unsightly plumbing is sometimes required during a bathroom renovation, especially when existing pipes cannot be conveniently relocated or rerouted. While on site at a six-piece bathroom remodel and expansion this past winter, much pre-planning gave way to . . .
Posted: 2019-10-19
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More realtors turning green
Food poisoning? No, it's a growing business trend
EDMONTON -- "Green realtor" sounds like the punchline of a bad joke involving aliens, nausea or inexperience. In fact, it's a label increasingly being applied to agents with a keen eye on sustainable homes, energy efficiency and a growing niche market. While . . .
Posted: 2008-08-24
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MIKE HOLMES: Call the pros for a flood rebuild
With all the extreme weather lately, flooding is on a lot of people's minds. I've been visiting flood zones in Alberta to help with the recovery, but flooding isn't always Mother Nature's fault. A drain can back up, the sump pump could . . .
Posted: 2013-08-03
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Reno realities
Proper safety and due diligence helps keep your home safe and sound
A lot of people are spending money renovating their homes, building an addition, adding a second floor or underpinning the basement. While there are a lot of good contractors out there who care about what they do, maybe some don't . . .
Posted: 2014-10-11
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Go against the grain -- paint cottage walls
When it comes to cottages and cabins, I have a not-so-hidden agenda: My plan is to paint knotty pine one summer home at a time. Oh, the horror! Yes, I'm another one of those decorators who wants to paint the wood. It's . . .
Posted: 2013-07-13
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Make Yourself at Home
MHBA is throwing a Parade, and you're invited
Company's coming. Manitoba's home builders are putting out the welcome mat for a horde of visitors during the Fall Parade of Homes from Sept. 10 to Oct. 2.And like most house-proud hosts, they've been busy polishing floors and appliances, straightening pictures . . .
Posted: 2016-09-14
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Make Yourself at Home
MHBA is throwing a Parade, and you're invited
Company's coming. Manitoba's home builders are putting out the welcome mat for a horde of visitors during the Fall Parade of Homes from Sept. 10 to Oct. 2. And like most house-proud hosts, they've been busy polishing floors and appliances, straightening pictures . . .
Posted: 2016-09-14
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Top shelf design a fresh new approach
Built-in wall unit a nice alternative to tile or stone
In past columns we have featured built-in wall units with a floor-to-ceiling framework that houses a wall-mounted fireplace and flat-screen TV, fitted with a built-in shelf, sheathed in either tile or stone. For a recent client, this functional feature wall . . .
Posted: 2020-08-08
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Concentrate first on insulation in the attic
Three main areas in older homes to reduce heat loss and energy use
QUESTION -- I hope you can give me some direction. I purchased a bungalow built around 1955 and have found it to be very cold in the winter. I think there likely is not very much insulation in the walls. . . .
Posted: 2008-07-13
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Dated to delectable
Puny powder room becomes a jewel box
Say "renovation" and immediately people think you're tearing down walls, installing custom cabinetry and doling out thousands of dollars to enlarge, upgrade or remodel your home. Truth is, you don't have to spend a wad of cash to dramatically change the . . .
Posted: 2012-04-28