Attic airflow critical to reduce condensation

Question: I just read an old article of yours on ridge cap vents. It was very informative and I hope you can help. I have continuous ridge vents on a low sloped roof. I think 4/12 maximum. This venting is . . .

Posted: 2021-12-18

High expectations from hydrangea introductions

The best flowering shrub for your yard just got better

With its long-lasting flower display, the hydrangea outshines pretty much any other hardy flowering shrub in the northern garden. It is about to get better — not only because of new and improved hydrangea introductions coming to garden centres sometime . . .

Posted: 2021-12-18

Lights, cameras, CHRISTMAS!

Check out this winter wonderland in Windsor Park

When it comes to putting up Christmas lights and decorations, I’m a bit of a Scrooge. OK, actually I’m a huge Scrooge with nothing up again this year — HUMBUG! However, that doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate and applaud those who do, . . .

Posted: 2021-12-18

Melt marshmallows in microwave or double-boiler

Question: I am making a snow display for my son’s Grade 2 class. How can I melt marshmallows without burning them? Mary-Jo Answer: Sounds like fun! Before heating marshmallows on the stove, grease the bottom of the pot. You may also . . .

Posted: 2021-12-18

TRUSS-worthy porch project

Addition had hurdles, but they were covered

Not all projects run as smoothly as planned, despite having taken the appropriate steps. And unforeseen hurdle can wreak havoc on timelines, and such occurrences have been punctuated during these uncertain times. Fortunately, a strong team of suppliers can make . . .

Posted: 2021-12-18

Standing tall in Prairie Pointe

Cab-over design loaded with class and character

In the world of home building, creativity can either be a blessing or a curse. Apply it judiciously, and the result is most often a home design that’s filled with function and personality. Go overboard, and the result can be a . . .

Posted: 2021-12-18

Urban elegance in the heart of downtown Winnipeg

Glasshouse Skylofts offers modern and exclusive living

In 2016, an innovative condominium project came to the heart of downtown Winnipeg at 311 Hargrave St. Called Glasshouse Skylofts, the developers, Urban Capital, were intent upon delivering a new style of living to Winnipeg with a modern, streamlined high-rise building . . .

Posted: 2021-12-18

The 12 plants of Christmas

Author puts horticultural twist on classic holiday song

Adrian Stockdale is author of Plant Names Simplified: Their Pronunciation, Derivation and Meaning (5M Publishing, 2019), the revised third edition of the book first published in 1931 by renowned horticulturalist Arthur Johnson. The book provides the name, pronunciation and classification . . .

Posted: 2021-12-11

Renovation show set for welcome return

The 2022 version of The Winnipeg Renovation Show is returning and is now only a few weeks away. The Winnipeg Renovation Show runs from Jan. 14-16 at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg. The show has traditionally kicked off the new . . .

Posted: 2021-12-11

Keepsake conundrum

What to do with an accumulation of mementos?

What should you do with unutilized family history stuff in your home when you know nobody else in the family wants any of it, but you still hold an emotional attachment to the items and would feel guilty getting rid . . .

Posted: 2021-12-11