Extruded polystyrene insulation a good bet in basement

Question: We want to refinish our old 1970s basement, take out the panelling, and install drywall. We noticed there was vapour barrier behind the insulation, not in front. However, the insulation is kraft paper faced. Is this OK? Also, we noticed . . .

Posted: 2021-08-21

The show (and the power) must go on

Manitoba Hydro shines light on perspective

In past years, interior projects would continue for me well into the spring and summer, forcing deck projects and other exterior builds to often take place on weekends. As a result, enjoying summer weekends with family and friends rarely happened. More . . .

Posted: 2021-08-21

Checking off all the boxes

Thoughtful two-storey design a proven winner

Suffice it to say life has been complicated lately. Consequently, many large families have been on the lookout for a new home that provides the design features and space needed to live in perfect harmony. Jon Dundas, new homes sales representative for . . .

Posted: 2021-08-21

Fall Parade of Homes will showcase Manitoba's best

The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s Parade of Homes is the signature showcase event for Manitoba’s residential construction industry, providing Manitobans interested in building their new dream home an opportunity and experience unlike any other available in Canada. Even with all . . .

Posted: 2021-08-21

Ready and steady in River Heights

Move right in and enjoy this solid two-storey

When promoting a home, a realtor will often describe it as being "move-in-ready". In many instances, the term tends to be, ahem, rather nebulous. As many home buyers have realized after the fact, the home they just bought would be classified as . . .

Posted: 2021-08-21

Shades of grey are here to stay

THERE was a year when on all the runways, grey was the "it" colour. You literally saw grey everywhere in fashion. Then there was the trickle-down to home decor. Did grey ever go out of style? The answer is no. In fact, the . . .

Posted: 2021-08-14

Brandon garden designed with purpose

Greg Boguski's stunning space a visual feast

Situated on one-third of an acre in the city of Brandon, Greg Boguski’s garden is a tour de force of rich plant diversity and impeccable style. When I visited his garden at the end of July, double herbaceous borders in his . . .

Posted: 2021-08-14

Take the stress out of organizing your home

If you’re looking for a sense of control in your life as our pandemic-weary world heads into an uncertain fall, try tackling a manageable decluttering project in your home. You could get a sense of satisfaction, and it might encourage . . .

Posted: 2021-08-14

Sowing the seeds of love

Backyard oasis loaded with scents and sentiment

Some people just have the gift of green. Winnipegger Mila Maximets is one of those people. She and hubby Robert, (who does the heavy lifting and builds stuff), have created paradise in their own backyard. Their yard is a work of art and . . .

Posted: 2021-08-14

Fence replacement likely better idea than repair

Question: I have a PVC fence that is over 20 years old. The fence is sagging in spots and I am worried about the integrity of the fence. Last winter one of the panels had a problem. The bottom rail . . .

Posted: 2021-08-14