Is that old sofa worth reupholstering?

If your furniture is starting to show its age, you may be considering shopping for a new piece. But throwing out a sofa with fraying fabric means it’ll go to a landfill, not to furniture heaven. And it takes a . . .

Posted: 2022-05-14

Forget stainless and go for bold appliances

I don’t remember the first refrigerator my family owned, but I distinctly recall the one my mother bought when she renovated our Massachusetts home in 1988. It was a sleek black glass unit, a contrast to the kitchen’s luxurious cherry . . .

Posted: 2022-05-14

Garage sale shovels and SHIVERS

Mustard has some merchandise to move

Spring has sprung, and I fear I may have to do something I really don’t want to do, and that’s (shudder) hold a garage sale. Just the thought of it makes me cringe. I’ve been selling a few things off through the . . .

Posted: 2022-05-14

Clean parka collar with baking soda and a stiff, damp brush

Question: The only part of my parka that needs cleaning is the collar, where my face/makeup has rubbed on it. How can I clean that without having to clean the entire coat? It is down-filled. Thanks, Anna Answer: Dampen a stiff . . .

Posted: 2022-05-14

Ceiling apex guides floor plan

Bathroom renovation eliminates awkward setup

Undertaking a bathroom renovation in a 115 year-old dwelling usually reveals a few common obstacles and nuisances, such as plaster on the walls and ceilings, and an albatross of previously attempted renovations. When the bathroom is on the third floor, . . .

Posted: 2022-05-14

Heating ducts in concrete may present unique challenge

Question: I am hoping you can tell me how a repair can be made to the heat vents which are laid into the cement slab. I think this winter my house shifted in such a way as to crack a . . .

Posted: 2022-05-14

Fabulous farmhouse design in Oak Bluff West

Spacious bungalow offers exceptional layout and loads of charm

For some reason, some new home designs have the “it” factor, while others don’t. Suffice it to say a striking modern farmhouse bungalow at 13 Stone Hearth Lane in Oak Bluff West has it in spades. “A lot of people have been . . .

Posted: 2022-05-14

River Pointe gem is ready to go

Spacious two-storey impeccably maintained

As alluring as communities like Sage Creek and the Bridgwater neighbourhoods are with their sheer volume and natural beauty, smaller communities can also possess their own special appeal. One such community is River Pointe. Carved into a mature parcel of land that’s . . .

Posted: 2022-05-14

Keep an eye on your furry friends

Security cameras also good for monitoring our beloved pets

It is often said that the loss of a pet is like losing a member of the family — pets are members of the family, and the loss is devastating. On Oct. 18, 2019, we lost our beloved Molly, a . . .

Posted: 2022-05-07

Lemon juice and baking soda make dishes sparkle

Question: I own white dishes, and my bowls are stained on the insides from frozen cherries because I put them into the bowls until they are defrosted. How can I safely remove the cherry stains without using toxic chemicals? Marsha Answer: . . .

Posted: 2022-05-07