Gardening is on the horizon

Mustard is loaded with flower power

Is there no such thing as a Colorado High, because we certainly need one? As I stared out my window at the ever deepening snow this week, I decided that we all need a reason to believe that summer is actually . . .

Posted: 2022-04-23

Foil is your friend when baking butter tarts

Question: Every time I bake butter tarts, I leave behind pastry when I go to remove them from the pan, after they are cool. I have even tried using Teflon pans with the same results. Can you tell me how . . .

Posted: 2022-04-23

Flooring revolution

Vinyl plank offers endless variety of colour and style options

If there’s a reasonably priced flooring solution considered to be viable for any room lately, it would likely be vinyl plank with pad. Since first introduced as an alternative to standard wood-based laminates, vinyl has surpassed the older style laminate . . .

Posted: 2022-04-23

Call in a pro when covering a skylight

Question: I’ve been looking for information on how to fix a skylight cavity, once the skylight has been removed, and ran across an article you wrote, online. In it you say to remove the skylight housing. If this is not . . .

Posted: 2022-04-23

Meet the Barefoot Gardener

Design ideas for creating gorgeous container gardens

Creating and designing a container garden is an opportunity to experience an outstanding spectrum of colour and texture. Movable feasts, container gardens offer a luxuriant start to the growing season and the potential for eye-catching displays that can be enjoyed . . .

Posted: 2022-04-23

Bold and beautiful in Bonavista

Smart design well-received and affordable

Admit it or not, first impressions play a central role in how we perceive a person or object. In this instance, the first impression of the Preston, Broadview Homes’ new show home at 820 Boulevard De La Seigneurie in Bonavista, is . . .

Posted: 2022-04-23

Ahead by a century

Modern twist on Middle Gate in Armstrong’s Point

If there’s one thing that Armstrong’s Point is known for, it’s the wonderful assortment of stately turn-of-the-century homes that populate its tree-lined streets. Consequently, when you drive down one of those streets, in this case Middle Gate, you can’t help but . . .

Posted: 2022-04-23

Leather chair easily restored with correct products

Question: I have two problems that I cannot seem to solve. One is a dark green leather chair arm that is always leaned on and has lost some of its colour, and is slightly worn. I would like to restore . . .

Posted: 2022-04-16

Pining for pines and other conifers

Create year-round beauty and shelter for wildlife with evergreens

Evergreen conifers contribute year-round colour and texture in the landscape. Their strong shape is useful as a focal point or for screening a view. Spruce trees (genus Picea) are a favourite choice for homeowners. But why limit your options? Choose . . .

Posted: 2022-04-16

Here's to staying high and dry

Mustard shares some water wisdom

Please let this be the last of winter. Let’s talk water. Since I wrote this Tuesday, I have no idea how much snow will have arrived by today. I do know however, that whatever it is, it’ll be too much. It’s . . .

Posted: 2022-04-16