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

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

CONNIE OLIVER: Transform a partial wall to total awesome

Addressing an unusual situation can be a fun prospect when planning your decorating projects. A unique space may seem daunting at first but by its very nature opens up design possibilities that can produce truly stunning results. One such dilemma is . . .

Posted: 2012-11-03

Don’t let subfloor repair bring you down

Dips and bumps now on the level

When prepping a subfloor for the installation of new flooring, the best-case scenario simply involves the removal of the old flooring. In most cases however, further steps are required to ensure the integrity and rigidity upon which the new . . .

Posted: 2023-02-18

Stunning and affordable

Janet and Rick Simpson retired from Winnipeg to British Columbia a few years ago but recently decided to move back home to Winnipeg. The couple missed their family and friends here, so they purchased a house in Whyte Ridge in . . .

Posted: 2013-08-10

Cooking oil makes peeling boiled eggs simple

Question: What can I add to the water to make hard-boiled eggs easier to peel? — Donna Answer: Add a small amount of vegetable oil to the pot while boiling eggs. The shells absorb just enough of the oil so that the shells . . .

Posted: 2018-03-10

Barn-style simplicity in your bathroom

There’s a bathroom revolution going on — I’ve witnessed it first-hand! Gone are the days of tubs and shower combos and with there, the finicky shower curtain that always seems to rip and tear from the curtain rod with an . . .

Posted: 2017-10-28

Look up — and smile

Perimeter box-framing a decorative ceiling approach

At the start of any renovation it’s generally a rule of thumb to embrace gravity, and place impending tasks in order from high to low. As such, addressing any ceiling modifications would be first on my list. Amid my current . . .

Posted: 2024-02-17

Vintage elements can bring charm to a bathroom

This lovely vintage bathroom is the perfect example of how old and new can work together to produce a room with real charm.If you want to create a room filled with character and are starting from scratch, you'll want to . . .

Posted: 2015-12-19

Realtor recognized for exceptional service

Nearly 33 years ago, Al Shrupka was at a career crossroads. After selling his shares in a sales and marketing agency he co-owned, the lifelong entrepreneur was looking for another venture to get involved in but wasn’t sure in what . . .

Posted: 2023-03-25