Solutions for a functional and stylish bathroom

Mariella Cruzado has always understood the importance of a comfortable and organized space, but the founder and lead designer of Splendor Styling in the D.C. area said that idea came into sharp relief during the pandemic, with so much time . . .

Posted: 2021-05-22

Cooking under the sun

Local designer offers teriffic tips for creating a sizzling outdoor kitchen

The scorching temperatures at the start of this week gave Manitobans their first taste of summer. Whether the weather is smoking hot or on the cool side, the backyard is the place to be for small-scale gatherings with family members . . .

Posted: 2021-05-22

It's in the way that you use it

Bigger lumber costs result in smaller deck, which is OK

Often, budget dictates how far a project will evolve. In past years, most homeowners wanting to build a deck simply chose the optimum size and style that best suits the outdoor space, and the costs of materials was warranted, in . . .

Posted: 2021-05-22

Shades of grey are now so yesterday

Neutral tone may be on the way out

There are a lot of things people are sick of these days: bad news, limited gatherings, Zoom calls, incessant cleaning and disinfecting, and, judging from the comments I see on social media, the colour grey. Whether it’s a pale shade . . .

Posted: 2021-05-22

Sagging stairs need professional help

Question: I’m hoping you can help me or point me in the right direction. We moved into a home that was built in 2013. It was a show home for two years and we bought it in 2015. Shortly after . . .

Posted: 2021-05-22

Cut the bitterness right out of cucumbers

Question: As gardening season approaches, I am thinking ahead to previous challenges. The problem is that my garden cucumbers always taste bitter. Do you have any solutions to get rid of the bitter flavour? Thanks, Meg Answer: This old trick works on . . .

Posted: 2021-05-22

Backyard beautification

Perfection and privacy rule in this urban roost

Mike and Katherine Goodchild weren’t happy campers. They had a patio constructed with 300 pavers (patio stones) that simply refused to stay level. It turns out unless the base beneath pavers is extremely well levelled and packed to perfection they will . . .

Posted: 2021-05-22

Affordable luxury in Devonshire Park

Stylish two-storey loaded with high-end features

It’s fun to close our eyes and visualize what the interior of a million dollar home would look like. Many of us surely imagine a generous and bright interior filled with luxurious finishes that is both visually interesting and welcoming. That’s the . . .

Posted: 2021-05-22

Show homes offer opportunity to view newest trends

The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s Parade of Homes continues to be our industry’s largest showcase, highlighting the incredible show homes of the MHBA’s home-building members and allowing new home buyers a unique chance to see the latest in new home . . .

Posted: 2021-05-22

Tree house is up for sale

Live life in the sky in this elevated masterpiece

Almost 50 years ago construction of a unique, Bauhaus-style home began on a large wooded lot on Victoria Crescent in St. Vital. Folks living in the quiet riverside enclave at the time must have been wondering what the heck was going . . .

Posted: 2021-05-22