Clearing hurdles a big part of home renos

Inventive tower works like a charm

A renovation does provide the chance for redesign. Be that as it may, an existing layout may suffice and all that is needed is an aesthetic overhaul. When first establishing the new design for my upstairs bathroom several years ago, . . .

Posted: 2022-05-21

Garden club plant sales are back in the swing of things

Club members digging up, dividing, and sharing their plants for your garden

“Going once, going twice, sold!” On Wednesday, May 25 and Thursday, May 26, starting at 6:30 p.m., Charleswood Garden Club will be taking bids on a huge assortment of plants when they host their online plant auction. One of Manitoba’s . . .

Posted: 2022-05-21

Handy hints to help enjoy your harvest

Save pumpkin seeds as they are high in protein and low in fat. Clean off flesh (or leave on) and season with seasoning salt. Bake on greased baking sheet at 150 C for about one hour or until golden brown. . . .

Posted: 2022-05-21

Forget Me Not is running hot

Thrift store a popular and practical treasure trove

If you’re anything like me, I feel really sorry for you. Hey! What I meant to say is, “If you’re anything like me, you like to peruse the ‘for sale’ ads once in a while, like every day, to see what . . .

Posted: 2022-05-21

You can put your trust in MHBA RenoMark renovators

This past Thursday, the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association hosted its annual RenoMark Renovation of the Year Awards. These annual awards recognize the best of the best renovation projects undertaken in Manitoba over the past year. This year’s entries were featured . . .

Posted: 2022-05-21

The Wayside is WIDE-OPEN in Grande Pointe Meadows

Stylish, spacious bungalow checks off all the boxes

Building a home on a wider, deeper lot has its advantages. First, the extra width allows for more generous side yards, providing greater separation from neighbouring homes. Second it means a double-attached garage with workshop area will also fit. And third, the extra . . .

Posted: 2022-05-21

Better than new in RidgeWood West

Volume and versatility abound in this spacious two-storey

Over the past two-plus years, sales of new homes have soared to unprecedented heights. Forced to stay home due to health orders borne of the COVID-19 pandemic, families realized their old home was ill-equipped to meet the myriad demands of the . . .

Posted: 2022-05-21

Harvest and enjoy your edible perennials now

Tips on how to store your fresh seasonal ingredients

Last week, with lingering patches of snow still present in their yard, Winnipeggers Michael Thys and Monika Thiessen began seeing the first signs of fresh new growth in their edible perennials garden. Soon they will be enjoying the peppery taste . . .

Posted: 2022-05-14

MHBA show homes continue to shine after Parade

Manitoba’s residential construction awards season is in full swing following another very successful Spring Parade of Homes. Last month, the MHBA presented the 2022 New Home Sales Agent Awards to this year’s outstanding new home sales agents at the 2022 . . .

Posted: 2022-05-14

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