Window well installation an easy and important task

Question: My parents’ Westwood home has a significant problem with the grading. The soil at the side and backyard slopes significantly towards the walls. That inward slope begins about five to seven feet out from the walls, and gets steeper . . .

Posted: 2021-03-13

Do you have it made in the shade?

Keeping your options open is always a good idea when tree shopping

Trees are highly sought-after these days. Residents in cities and towns across Canada are encouraged to green their communities and help fight climate change by planting trees. Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman’s Million Tree Challenge asks Winnipeggers to get involved by . . .

Posted: 2021-03-13

Easter bread a timeless and delicious tradition

Question: What is Easter bread and is it difficult to make? Tami Answer: Easter bread is an Italian and Greek tradition. It's a soft, sweetened, yeasted dough with coloured eggs baked right into the dough (that you don't eat), formed into wreaths . . .

Posted: 2021-03-13

Just hanging around

Air plants get nutrition by absorbing water through leaves

Gotta admit, up until a few days ago I had no idea what an air plant was. Robert Plant, no problem, air guitar, sure, but air plant? When I saw Ron Paul Garden Centre was advertising them for sale, I just had . . .

Posted: 2021-03-13

Handled with care

Template a must when mounting new cabinet handles

Some of the most anxious moments can occur while doing tasks that take the least amount of time. That’s why it is so very important to ensure the proper measurements are taken, and a reliable process is undertaken. For instance, adding . . .

Posted: 2021-03-13

Forward thinking

Check out this stunning two-storey in the Spring Parade of Homes

When it comes to designing a family-oriented home, style and livability are not mutually exclusive. Which is to say that while style is important — everyone likes a visually-appealing home — functionality must not be overlooked, especially where active families are . . .

Posted: 2021-03-13

Practical luxury

Classic penthouse condo soothes and sizzles

At one time or another, we've all thought about what our ideal home would look like. In most instances, it would be a place where all your needs and wants have been anticipated — a spot where everything comes together magically . . .

Posted: 2021-03-13

Avoid these design downers for a dreamy decor

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Posted: 2021-03-06

Jurassic Rex Begonias make a gigantic impression

Award-winning series thrives indoors and outside

Demand for indoor and tropical foliage plants is at an all time high. In our desire to reconnect with nature, we are decorating our indoor and outdoor spaces with leafy houseplants and tropicals. Foliage will be everywhere this year — . . .

Posted: 2021-03-06

Buttermilk marinate the secret to delicious fried chicken

Question: Do you have any secrets for making really, good fried chicken? Seth Answer: I used to recommend, soaking the chicken overnight in canned chicken stock (one or two cans for six to eight pieces of chicken) because it brings out the . . .

Posted: 2021-03-06