Dividing-wall debacle

Bungalow renovation takes a turn for the worse, but owners happy with end result

Live in a gloomy, cramped bungalow built in the late 1940s?Why not remove a few divider walls to open those tiny rooms to let in the light and accommodate a growing number of family members, including grandchildren?That is what Rick . . .

Posted: 2014-10-18

Trapped in your garage lately?

Trapp Doors has been serving Manitobans for more than 25 years

Ever been trapped in your garage by your own garage door? If there’s one thing I’m not going to do today it’s make trap door jokes just because the subject of this column is Gerry Trapp of Trapp Doors. Nope. Not . . .

Posted: 2021-03-06

Sharpen your pruning tools (and knowledge)

Be mindful of disease risks while trimming branches

With the spring season upon us, many property owners head out to clean up their yard. In that process, shrubs and trees are pruned. Although woody plants are best pruned when they are dormant in early spring and fall, a great . . .

Posted: 2017-05-13

Construction safety? The MHBA has an app for that

Safety is a very important aspect of residential construction and one that the members of the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association (MHBA) take very seriously. That is why the MHBA partnered with Manitoba’s Workers Compensation Board and the Manitoba Construction Sector . . .

Posted: 2019-06-15

Clean stainless steel safely with olive oil and lemons

Question: What is the best method for cleaning a stainless-steel kitchen faucet? Simone Answer: Either wipe the faucet with a small amount of olive oil or cut a lemon in half and wipe fixtures to remove hard water and rust marks. This . . .

Posted: 2021-09-25

Pick right fixtures and you'll see the light

Dear Marc: I'm working on the design for my living room. I'm going for a contemporary style, and have picked my furniture and a beautiful pastel colour scheme for my walls. I'm now shopping for light fixtures, but I have . . .

Posted: 2010-09-11

Store tea in a dry, dark spot for optimum freshness

Question: How long does tea stay fresh before it goes bad? Should I refrigerate tea? AsimeAnswer: Although tea will gradually lose flavour over time, if properly stored away from air, light and moisture it will not go bad and has . . .

Posted: 2016-06-11

Let the light in

Bright spaces can make a house feel bigger

The first year that Bob Webb Homes used transom windows in the showcase house the company built for a home tour, visitors described the house as bright, warm and inviting. While few mentioned the windows, company representatives said tour participants were . . .

Posted: 2018-10-06

MIKE HOLMES: Smart homes are the smart choice

Is your house smarter than you? In some ways, it probably already is, and building technology is developing all the time to improve on that intelligence. Your house is a system, and all the parts work together. In fact, many . . .

Posted: 2009-11-21

What are Chinch Bugs?

Tens of thousands of Winnipeg homeowners suffer serious lawn damage due to chinch bugs – destructive little insects, capable of wiping out entire lawns in a matter of weeks. Chinch bugs suck the juice out of grass blades and inject . . .

Posted: 2016-06-24