Gord Mackintosh

Perogies are always better when made with love… and cheddar

Like many families at Christmas, our kitchen enlivens with clattering, chattering, and swinging elbows in a tight space to make shortbread and sugar cookies. To accompany our other Scottish faves like vinerterta and kubasa, we also host an annual production . . .

Posted: 2021-12-24

Bonavista two-storey doesn't miss a beat

Kensington’s design team hits high note with Highbrook

These days with construction costs of new homes having risen due to supply chain shortages brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic affordability is more important than ever for consumers. However, affordability comes with a caveat: to achieve it, a home must . . .

Posted: 2021-12-24

Bungalow-style condo in Linden Woods on the LEVEL

Location and layout perfect for empty-nesters

While a lack of listings has made it difficult for a wide cross section of would-be home buyers to find a suitable home, few demographics have been as hard hit as empty-nesters. Many are moving out of two-storey homes and looking . . .

Posted: 2021-12-24

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