Don't cry: Use peanut butter to clean up spilled milk

Question: I have frosted glass in my pantry door. The one side is plain glass but, on the inside, it is frosted. I can’t seem to get kid spills off the inside of the door (chocolate milk, for instance). Any . . .

Posted: 2021-05-15

Bambi's buffet getting munch-proof makeover

Transplanted bushes and hedges to be protected from deer destruction

As with so many of you who have deer in your neighbourhood, my yard is a smorgasbord for those beautiful creatures, and I don’t care one bit. Summer’s not a problem because I don’t have a veggie garden, and they don’t . . .

Posted: 2021-05-15

Lumber prices in the trees

Increased costs likely here to stay

Homeowners who built decks last year are likely thanking their lucky stars this season. Lumber pricing across the board has been increasing consistently over the past months, reaching never-before seen heights. A brown treated 2x6 that was less than $16 . . .

Posted: 2021-05-15

Growing concerns answered

Retailers embracing sustainability, supporting local ecosystems and pollinators

There are several different ways mass retailers are embracing sustainability both in their greenhouse practices and the types of plants they choose to sell. Let’s check in first with The Home Depot Canada. Recently I talked to Mark Beaty, the companies . . .

Posted: 2021-05-15

Value and versatility

No need to upgrade with this spacious two-storey

Few things in life are as stressful as buying a new home. With that in mind, Discovery Homes came up with the Fairview B, a family-friendly, two-storey design that can be found at 31 Highpark Dr. in Prairie Pointe, says the . . .

Posted: 2021-05-15

Deluxe design in East St. Paul

Open house at this bold and beautiful bungalow on Sunday

Everyone has their own vision of utopia. For many homeowners that vision likely contains several distinct elements. The location would be private, and ideally on a generous parcel of land. The home would be spacious, tastefully-finished and have all the amenities an . . .

Posted: 2021-05-15

Beautiful blue and white beds bring serenity home

Nothing makes me want to stay in bed all day lounging more than a rainy day. Seeing as spring is here, the drizzle of April showers won’t be going anywhere soon. This means it is time to refresh and re-comfy . . .

Posted: 2021-05-08

Perennials to love

Make your garden beautiful for YOU

Are you seeing plenty of perennial plants popping up in your garden this spring? Some plant varieties are slower than others and if you’re like me, it’s impossible to resist the urge to inspect the ground more closely for the . . .

Posted: 2021-05-08

This glass has class

Tiling process challenging, but the result is spectacular

The art of tiling is both methodical and strategic. It is a process by which mathematical conclusions determine aesthetic cohesiveness. Albeit challenging, the finished product often yields the focal point of a remodelled space. At a recent bathroom remodel, the homeowner . . .

Posted: 2021-05-08

Glimmer of hope for declining native bee populations

The tribulations of the honeybee are well-known, even if the origins of the mysterious colony collapse disorder that wiped out hives a few years ago are not easily explained. Then came our awareness of the afflictions of the bumblebee. Of more . . .

Posted: 2021-05-08