Spring Parade of Homes kicks off next week

Next Saturday the province’s premier home builders will kick off a three week showcase of 100 new show homes during the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s 2022 Spring Parade of Homes. From February 26 to March 20, people will have the chance . . .

Posted: 2022-02-19

Detailed and desirable in River Park South

Large two-storey has been totally transformed

When a home is 35 years old, it’s difficult to predict what it will look like inside. Depending on its owner’s level of upkeep, it could be a relic of the 80s with an awkward combination of modern and dated decor . . .

Posted: 2022-02-19

Short days and everlasting memories

Mustard is handy with a shovel, and lucky to be here

Guess I haven’t been down in my basement in the daytime recently, because earlier this week, I ventured down to have a look through some old family albums, and it was pitch black down there. Huh? So I looked at the windows . . .

Posted: 2022-02-19

Refresh your kitchen, and your mood

Facelift can be as satisfying as a full remodel

A kitchen remodel can be a complicated project that requires a great amount of effort, time and money. That is why a kitchen facelift can often do the trick — with minimal downtime and on a reasonable budget. The homeowners of a . . .

Posted: 2022-02-19

Gardening in the Heart

Influencers and innovators shine a spotlight on Manitoba’s horticulture scene

Season one of Gardening in the Heart, which debuted in Fall 2020, took viewers on an intimate tour of five private gardens in Winnipeg and attracted viewers from several countries. Season two of Gardening in the Heart has an entirely . . .

Posted: 2022-02-19

Keep that honey out of the microwave

Question: I usually store my honey (not my wife), in a plastic bottle, and now the remaining honey is sticking to the bottle. What shall I do so that I can still use the leftover honey? Thank you, Ian Answer: If . . .

Posted: 2022-02-19

Cracks in walls and ceilings may be structural movement

Question: We have had recurring cracks in our plaster ceiling. Is there a way to prevent this from repeating after patching repairs have been done? Will control joints help? Lawrence Marmel Answer: Repairs to cracks in old plaster ceilings may last for . . .

Posted: 2022-02-19

Style and space in Devonshire Park

Transcona two-storey perfect for large families

Prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, new home plans — which once routinely measured more than 2, 000 sq. ft. – were shrinking in size to fit smaller lots and promote affordability. That trend ended abruptly in the spring . . .

Posted: 2022-02-19

Winnipeg Renovation Show is a GO

The 2022 version of The Winnipeg Renovation Show was rescheduled and we’re excited that it will return next week — on from February 18 to 20 at the RBC Convention Centre. This show has traditionally kicked off the new year . . .

Posted: 2022-02-12

These shrubs are Bloomin' Easy

Shape up your garden with carefree flowering shrubs for spring planting

If you want shrubs that offer seasonal impact and reliable performance combined with low maintenance, look to the selection of new and improved flowering shrub varieties from Bloomin’ Easy. I’m a fan of Bloomin’ Easy plants because I’ve had so . . .

Posted: 2022-02-12