Cracked ceiling likely the result of poor workmanship

Question: We live in a 12-year-old cab-over house with vaulted ceilings. At the peak of the vault the tape has come away and cracked across the expanse of the room. I have had this retaped and sprayed with stipple, but . . .

Posted: 2021-06-26

Singing a happy tune

Piano bar makes perfect use of beautiful old wood

She’s an event producer, entrepreneur, solutions specialist, planner of all things fun, and now Winnipeg’s oh-so-accomplished Brenda Bourns of Event Strategy Productions has added another title to her portfolio — she’s an accidental pirate. Her new self-appointed moniker came about as . . .

Posted: 2021-06-26

Big and bold on Henderson Highway

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If owning an estate is your goal — your search may finally be over. Corey Kehler of RE/MAX Professionals says everything about this exceptional property on Henderson Highway screams luxury living. "This is truly an estate property, " he says. "The home, . . .

Posted: 2021-06-26

Unbridled expectations await at the altar

Wedding couples finding creative ways to show their love

Weddings are one of life’s biggest celebrations. In Britain, starting next week, big weddings are expected to be back as the cap on attendees ends. Confusion still reigns, however, as to what the U.K. government will allow in terms of . . .

Posted: 2021-06-19

Quartz an easy choice for countertops

Hard, man-made surface becoming the standard

Whether remodelling a kitchen, or giving the master bathroom a facelift, a new countertop can revitalize the overall look and feel of the room, quickly becoming the focal point of a completed facelift. In recent years, quartz may well be the . . .

Posted: 2021-06-19

Lifting sagging concrete slab a needed fix

Question: I have an issue with some stucco cracking and the concrete slab outside my foundation wall has dropped in the last couple of years. There is now a visible crack between the concrete and the foundation wall. With the recent . . .

Posted: 2021-06-19

Another brick in the yard

Backyard patio laid out one stone at a time

Welcome to paradise, otherwise known as Alan Shepard’s stunning yard. Oh to have his skills and work ethic to get to this level. Back in 2010, the Butchart Gardens-type vista you see before you today, was a bare backyard with a . . .

Posted: 2021-06-19

Moving shouldn't hurt

Tuxedo Point apartments large and loaded

After being homeowners for decades, many empty-nest couples don’t necessarily want to own another home when they retire. Consequently, they pass on buying a condominium, instead opting to look for a good-sized apartment to make their new home in so they . . .

Posted: 2021-06-19

Country living in the lap of luxury

Huge home near Portage a little piece of heaven

There’s something about being surrounded by nature that restores our soul. That’s surely a big reason why so many people secretly long for a home that’s off the beaten path, surrounded by nature, yet not too far from city conveniences. Warren Neufeld . . .

Posted: 2021-06-19

Helpful hints to cruise through summer

Run ceiling fans counterclockwise in the summer to optimize energy use. Switch to the opposite direction in the winter. — Bob Apply toothpaste to stop itches caused by mosquitoes. Maybe this will be the year of no mosquitoes? — Verna If you . . .

Posted: 2021-06-12