Heatproof spray paint can perk up glass lamp

Question: I hope you can help me with this problem. I presently have a set of lamps that were given to me by my late parents. They have a glass base and I wonder if they can be painted, as . . .

Posted: 2021-12-11

Seek out source of stench

Odour near radon mitigation outlet may signal drainage issues

Question: A radon mitigation device was installed in 2017 in my Charleswood home. I have a structural wooden floor in the basement, with a crawlspace below. An odour intermittently emanates from the radon mitigation outlet, not so much in the . . .

Posted: 2021-12-11

Warm and inviting

Home’s country charm enhanced by plenty of modern touches

Ask any builder about constructing a show home in a countrified community, and they will tell you it’s fraught 
with challenges. First — from a stylistic standpoint — there’s an obligation to build in design features that give a subtle nod . . .

Posted: 2021-12-11

Style and space

Fort Richmond bungalow loaded with updates

Think of how to describe home design in the 1970s, and a few words immediately come to mind: funky, and far-out. Thankfully, a 45-year-old bungalow located at 115 Valence Ave. in Fort Richmond doesn’t fit either mould, says David Phillips of . . .

Posted: 2021-12-11

Go with the flow

All is well again after a bit of unexpected weekend work

Work weeks of late have been incredibly hectic, with the added stress of managing supply chain issues due to delays at seemingly every turn, while juggling and co-ordinating jobsites accordingly. Never having experienced many weekends to myself as a career . . .

Posted: 2021-12-11

Raising a few to 50

Collector catches up to his favoured brew

It’s always interesting to learn of some of the unique collections people have enshrined in their homes, and in Winnipegger Steve McMahon’s case, it’s a beer thing. The man has a fascination and passion for hauling home Labatt 50 stuff, plus . . .

Posted: 2021-12-04

Easy to concoct your own fabric softener

Question: Do you have a recipe for homemade laundry fabric softener? Dave Answer: Here is an easy recipe using products you may already have on hand. Into an empty squeeze bottle, combine half a cup of your favourite hair conditioner with . . .

Posted: 2021-12-04

Ventilation, not drywall, can help stifle odours

Question: I live in a second- and third-floor townhouse-style condominium. The layout has my exterior door opening to a staircase that leads directly upstairs into my unit. The stairs are separated by a railing in the living room, but are . . .

Posted: 2021-12-04

On the lighter side

Leaving darker-toned flooring behind an enlightened move

A small kitchen faucet leak caused significant damage to a homeowner’s kitchen island and wood-based laminate below. The list of tasks required to remedy this unfortunate issue grew to include replacement of all continuous laminates on the entire main floor. . . .

Posted: 2021-12-04

Spring on their minds

Stay on top of next year’s trends with longtime local garden supplier

We may not be able to predict what life will look like next year, but for many gardeners who are planning their spring garden, 2022 is an opportunity to grow better and grow more. The arrival of seed catalogues in . . .

Posted: 2021-12-04