Ecological Peace Garden coming to Mennonite Heritage Village

A matrix of perennials and grasses will give the garden mass appeal

When the Dirk Willems Peace Garden at Mennonite Heritage Village in Steinbach officially opens in August, visitors will discover a well-planned and well-executed naturalistic planting scheme featuring drifts of grasses and flowering perennials. The diversity of plants selected for the . . .

Posted: 2022-06-11

Wanted: Resilient, high-impact plants

Well-draining soil ensures growing success

In the past two years, excessively dry soil has been top of mind for gardeners in southern Manitoba. This spring, the tables are turned. Our short growing season and unpredictable weather — be it cool and wet or hot and . . .

Posted: 2022-06-04

Which window treatments are best for your home?

Think of window treatments as the little black dress of your home. On one hand, Roman shades, silk curtains or plain old blinds are practical must-haves. They block streetlight glares and morning rays, help insulate against heat and cold, and . . .

Posted: 2022-06-04

Sump pump in crawlspace always a good idea

Question: Should I install a sump pump in my crawlspace for a house I’m building in Gimli? I’m concerned about the possibility of an issue with the sump pump while I’m away from the house for a long period of . . .

Posted: 2022-06-04

Shoe polish makes a faded leather belt shine

Question: How can I restore a black leather belt? The black has faded and it looks very worn out. Thank you, AdamAnswer: The easiest fix for this dilemma is to polish the belt with black shoe polish. Make sure that . . .

Posted: 2022-06-04

Having a ball creating a backyard oasis

Weeping tile repair results in marvelous makeover

The Peg’s Cheryl Kretzmann wasn’t planning on renovating her entire backyard, but an unexpected and very unwelcome flooded basement two years ago said, “Hey, it’s time!” Y’see the flood happened because her yard was graded toward her house instead of away . . .

Posted: 2022-06-04

Tiling tool is on the level

Delta Tile Leveling System innovative and effective

When tiling a floor, a few factors play into a successful outcome, including tile size, tile layout, and most importantly, the condition of the sub-floor surface the tile will be laid on. And even if the latter is flat and . . .

Posted: 2022-06-04

Always call or click before you dig

After a long, cold winter and a very wet spring, we are all itching to start getting our yard projects on the go. If your landscaping or yard project ideas call for some digging to be done, it’s important to . . .

Posted: 2022-06-04

Better than new in Transcona

Spacious bungalow offers fully-finished lower level

While becoming a new homeowner is incredibly exciting, the reality is that most new homes are nowhere close to being move-in ready. For starters, a new home may need to be landscaped both front and back. Then, there’s the not-so-small matter of . . .

Posted: 2022-06-04

Creative design ready to go in Prairie Pointe

Roomy two-storey masterfully blends function and flair

One of the biggest challenges a home builder faces when designing a show home is keeping their creativity under control. That’s entirely understandable. After all, their goal is to persuade prospective buyers that the home is a perfect fit for their personality . . .

Posted: 2022-06-03