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

Preserving the past one piece at a time

One man’s trash is Mustard’s treasure

“I’ll just show you where the key is and you can come help yourself to whatever you like.” Never, never say that to me. Please. Ever. Y’see last weekend I responded to an ad about some old vehicles being sold as part . . .

Posted: 2022-05-28

Stained stucco likely weather related

Question: I have a vertical line of brown appearing on my stucco, from under the eaves running down the wall, that appears after rains. This just started this year with the heavy rains. I am wondering if there is a . . .

Posted: 2022-05-28

Don't dish out money for a new dishwasher — just clean it

Question: My dishwasher does not get the dishes clean. Should I buy a new unit? LaurenAnswer: Before ‘dishing’ out several hundred dollars for a new appliance, consider the following for optimum results. The filter and basin need cleaning on a . . .

Posted: 2022-05-28

Selkirk is shaping its climate future

Manitoba city planting trees and introducing more naturalized settings

Trees in the urban landscape provide many benefits including beauty, shade, privacy, protection from wind, stormwater retention, improved air quality, increased property values, habitat for wildlife, as well as health and wellness benefits. Trees influence our sense of place. When . . .

Posted: 2022-05-28