Home project tips and ideas flow at reno show

Great crowds, a multitude of exhibitors and excellent content from industry experts were found at this year’s Winnipeg Renovation Show. The show is the annual kickoff for Manitoba’s renovation season and this year’s edition was exceptional. Last weekend at the RBC . . .

Posted: 2018-01-20

Leaf and affection

Sustainable, holistic approach best for optimal health of your trees

The volume of calls for service throughout the month of September, says Joel Kosa, an ISA-certified arborist, translates into enough work to keep arborists busy from now until mid-December. “Typically, we find that September is consistently the busiest month . . .

Posted: 2024-10-05

Could make wine if deer weren't so hungry

Apples, berries popular with people and wildlife

Apparently, there’s wine growing in my yard. That can’t be a bad thing. This wine is currently in its earlier form, chokecherries, which I know people make jam from, as well. What a waste. If you’re going to do that, at least . . .

Posted: 2019-09-07

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Water hammer' tough to diagnose

QUESTION: We recently moved to a three-storey senior retirement residence. We live on the second floor and whenever the person above us runs her water there is a loud banging noise in the ceiling and upper walls of our bathroom . . .

Posted: 2012-09-29

Ask a Renovator at the Winnipeg Home and Renovation Show

The MHBA’s “Ask A Renovator” booth is a signature feature of this weekend’s 2023 Winnipeg Renovation Show taking place at the RBC Convention Centre from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The MHBA . . .

Posted: 2023-01-14

Preliminary steps to get your project underway

The MHBA’s Ask a Renovator booth is a signature feature of this weekend’s 2025 Winnipeg Renovation Show taking place at the RBC Convention Centre from Jan. 10-12. The MHBA Ask a Renovator booth is staffed by professional Manitoba Home Builders’ . . .

Posted: 2025-01-11

Good as wood

Compostite decks gaining in popularity -- but they are pricey

When building a composite deck, it is only the outer sheathing that is of a composite material. The support structure below is still built using the traditional treated lumber. That being said, the approach to framing differs slightly, depending on . . .

Posted: 2021-06-26

A portion of paradise, made just for you

Bespoke garden design tailors your home's landscape

Personalize your outdoor space and turn heads with a bespoke garden design. The signature quality of bespoke garden design is that it is made to measure to the unique characteristics of your landscape and tailored to your specifications; it suits . . .

Posted: 2017-09-30

MIKE HOLMES: Restoration insurance needs to go green

Simply returning to pre-loss condition isn't ecologically sound

Restoration contracting is a complicated business -- a good contractor needs to have experience and knowledge in emergency response: demolition and tear out, cleaning, smoke and water mitigation, mould remediation. They also must understand structure, framing, insulation, drywall, trim, finishes . . .

Posted: 2009-05-17

Sold / Offered

A look at recently sold homes in and around Winnipeg

A look at recently sold homes in and around WinnipegPhotos by: Young families looking for a starter home often experience two different schools of thought. The first entails buying a more "affordable" home (say, around $250, 000) that needs updating, . . .

Posted: 2016-05-14