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

Big plans to preserve the past this summer

Mustard has history in his genes

There’s no question some of us have a “preserve-the-past-gene”. I think mine takes up about half my brain. I like the inside of my house to be a blend of the old and new, well “newer” anyway. Same with the yard. For . . .

Posted: 2022-05-07

Grow your garden game with roses

Pruning, planting, and shopping for beautiful varieties to grow

With the late arrival of milder spring temperatures, gardeners are ready and eager to tackle a multitude of gardening tasks on their to-do lists. Simultaneously, many of us are visiting garden centres and shopping for plants. It may seem as . . .

Posted: 2022-05-07

Regrading is best bet to prevent pooling water

Question: I’ve been reading your column in the Free Press for a while now and appreciate all your advice and guidance. I have a bit of a similar situation to that addressed in an older article you wrote, about a . . .

Posted: 2022-05-07

Creative design impresses in Headingley's Taylor Farm

Roomy bungalow loaded with style and function

Home builders are like a kid in a candy store when they get an extra-wide lot to build on — they can’t contain their excitement. Why so much excitement? Simple: the extra width allows them to do things they can’t do . . .

Posted: 2022-05-07

Stunning character condo in Osborne Village

Luxury apartment loaded with history and quality

Well over a century ago — 116 years, to be exact — a cutting-edge apartment building was built at the corner of Wardlaw Avenue and Nassau Street North in Osborne Village. A product of the Prairie School of Design developed by . . .

Posted: 2022-05-07