Affordable country retreat in Dufferin

Spotless two-storey features private six-acre lot

With bidding wars now becoming a common occurrence in a local real estate market beset by an acute inventory shortage, families looking for an affordable starter home need to broaden their search. That means not only looking further afield within the . . .

Posted: 2022-04-16

Above the grid

Suspended ceilings provide functionality and access

The preferred choice for ceilings in a basement is often utilitarian. However, functionality need not always undermine aesthetics. Suspended ceiling tiles come in a wide range of styles, materials, and colours these days. For the most part, it is the . . .

Posted: 2022-04-09

The Kitchen Garden at The Leaf

Learn the secrets to creating a biodiverse and abundant food garden

Discovering the best cucumbers or tomatoes that will thrive in your garden or learning which vegetables work well together or which companion plants are most effective in attracting pollinators or how to increase your crop yield while maximizing your garden . . .

Posted: 2022-04-09

Who knew selling stuff was so much fun?

Mustard is moving merchandise — one piece at a time

Gotta admit, I’m having fun selling stuff. My goal, perhaps a tad unrealistic, is to have about half of the belongings I have in my home and yard gone by summer’s end. Part of the fun (hey, I have Scottish roots), is . . .

Posted: 2022-04-09

Wet and wobbly cheesecake good to go

Question: I am a fairly new baker and trying to bake a cake for my husband. What is the doneness test for homemade cheesecake? Carrie Answer: If the internal temperature is 150 F, the cake is done. But…when it comes to . . .

Posted: 2022-04-09

Winnipeg Home and Garden Show on this weekend

With sub-zero temperatures hopefully behind us, it’s a great time for home owners to begin planning for the renovation projects they want to tackle this summer. One great way to get ideas is to visit the Winnipeg Home and Garden . . .

Posted: 2022-04-09

Style and efficiency pair up in Prairie Pointe

Large two-storey loaded with features

Contrary to popular belief, home builders don’t conjure up new home designs out of thin air. Rather, they listen to the feedback of customers. Once that’s taken into consideration, they then go about designing a new plan. The design of the Devanshi . . .

Posted: 2022-04-09

Country charm ready to go in St. Boniface

Solid home offers great location and oozes style

For the most part, streets in St. Boniface are lined with character homes that date back as far as the early twentieth century. However, if you take Tache Avenue east past Provencher Boulevard, the landscape starts to change as you reach . . .

Posted: 2022-04-09

Winnipeg Home and Garden Show kicks off Thursday

Spring in Manitoba is officially here! The days are getting longer, the snow is melting, and the 2022 Winnipeg Home and Garden Show is back and better 
than ever. This year’s Winnipeg Home and Garden Show starts Thursday and runs from . . .

Posted: 2022-04-02

Make those appliances sparkle and shine

Question: My client remembers an article you wrote about cleaning appliances. Can you send me the tip? I know she would greatly appreciate it. Laura Answer: Begin by scrubbing coloured appliances, with a green scrubby cloth and dish soap. For stainless . . .

Posted: 2022-04-02