Unique and functional in Bridgwater Forest

Spacious raised bungalow loaded with features

Back in 2008, a new – and unique type of neighbourhood came to the city’s southwest quadrant. Called Bridgwater Forest, the plan was to incorporate nature into the neighbourhood’s overall design. Ultimately, a series of interconnected pathways would wind languidly through mature . . .

Posted: 2022-06-25

Six bang-for-your-buck vegetables you can plant now

Tips on how to grow your food garden more easily, affordably, and productively

With the arrival of the first day of summer, is it too late in the growing season to plant melons, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, and herbs? Don’t tell that to Tiffany Grenkow, urban farmer and garden steward for the food . . .

Posted: 2022-06-25

Collaboration is always cause for celebration

Team effort helps overcome fence issues

A backyard renovation that involves the introduction of an in-ground pool, landscaping, a new deck, and a few pergolas, must be well-planned in advanced. Although coordinating the sub-trades can be a challenge, there is a logical order to the process. . . .

Posted: 2022-06-18

Preferred Perch is for the birds

Specialty store here to help support our feathered friends

One of the sounds that disturbs me the most on this planet is that “thwack” when a bird flies into your window. If you’re anything like me, that immediately spurs you into sprint mode to check on the bird. I recently had . . .

Posted: 2022-06-18

Drainage slope away from foundation always prudent

Question: I read your recent article in the Free Press about how to properly maintain the slope away from the house. I would like to ask you a question and will appreciate your answer. I did understand that the best . . .

Posted: 2022-06-18

Keep pesky wasps away with these handy tips

Question: What is a good solution for keeping wasps away? Thank you, Edward Answer: If you notice wasps building a nest in the same space year after year, purchase an artificial wasp nest. Or make your own by blowing up a . . .

Posted: 2022-06-18

Taste with a twist in St. Adolphe's Tourond Creek

Large bungalow loaded with features and fashion

While it might not seem like much, an extra 17 feet of width and 20 (or so) feet of depth can make a big difference in how a home is designed. Case in point is the Yorkton IV, A & S . . .

Posted: 2022-06-18

Charleswood masterpiece rebuilt and reborn

Check out this fresh and stunning designer home

Sometimes, adversity has a way of – somehow – making things better in the long run. That’s exactly what happened with 87 Elmvale Cres., an architectural gem of a home that was built on a mature, wooded lot next to the . . .

Posted: 2022-06-18

Specimen plants that stand out from the crowd

Fill empty spaces in your garden with something weird and wonderful

The unusual or unexpected attracts interest or attention in the garden. As much as any of us recognize the value of simplifying a colour palette, limiting the number of species and cultivars, and emphasizing plant groupings in specific blocks of . . .

Posted: 2022-06-18

Demolition likely not required to inspect for mould

Question: Over the past 15 years, we have noticed minor seepage from under our baseboard in our finished basement bathroom wall, through the spring thaw. This year, because of the wet weather, we had major flow. We are thinking of . . .

Posted: 2022-06-11