Vapour barrier required when insulating garage

Question: I have a non-attached garage. I would like to use it periodically over the winter, maybe a couple of times a week, for a workshop. It will not be permanently heated, only when I use it. A 240 Volt, . . .

Posted: 2021-04-17

Contemporary country charmer

Oak Bluff West bungalow perfect blend of class and character

Designing a new home destined for a countrified community is easier said than done. That’s because unlike building in the city, there are more details that have to be taken into consideration, from building on a larger lot to making sure . . .

Posted: 2021-04-17

Room to grow south of the city

Immaculate St. Vital home perfect for a young family

No matter what community you reside in either inside or outside of Winnipeg, it inevitably has its pros and cons. Take the area of south St. Vital that lies just south of the Perimeter Highway on either side of St. Mary’s . . .

Posted: 2021-04-17

Buff kitchen sink to remove fine scratches

Question: A year ago, I had my kitchen remodelled and I bought a new, expensive double stainless-steel sink. Despite being careful cleaning and using this sink, it has developed many small scratches. I had my old sink for 34 years . . .

Posted: 2021-04-10

Character and class

Remodelled Tuxedo two-storey delivers the total package

As the saying goes, you can’t always judge a book by its cover. Or, in this case, a home by its exterior. Case in point is the stately home on a huge lot at 205 Handsart Blvd. in north Tuxedo. Take . . .

Posted: 2021-04-10

Raring to grow this spring

Schriemers Market Centre preparing for a busy summer

A tropical paradise greets visitors at the entrance to the greenhouse at Schriemers Market Centre. A top trend for indoor and outdoor living, lush tropical plants and houseplants now fill four times the amount of space compared to last year. Ferns . . .

Posted: 2021-04-10

Small screen brings big memories

Vintage tube TV brightens Mustard's day

We can thank Diane Paquin, the cute baby in the photo, for today’s entertaining tale of her family television’s decades-long journey to my sunroom. My involvement in this journey began about a year or so ago when Paquin, a fellow ’Pegger, . . .

Posted: 2021-04-10

Skirting an issue brings new concerns

Question: I have a 40-year-old cottage that was skirted, is a three-season-use dwelling, and has no problems to complain about. When we visit in the winter we just bring in water, I heat the main drain pipe for the toilet, . . .

Posted: 2021-04-10

Blank deck

Railings should be determined before project begins

Homeowners often assume the type and style of railings they want can be chosen once the deck is built. That is the case in some instances, but most times the railings must be determined before a deck build can begin. The . . .

Posted: 2021-04-10

Attainable luxury

Prairie Pointe two-storey posh yet practical

Coming up with a fresh design for a family-friendly home is no easy task. Especially with active families typically looking for three things in a home — affordability, livability, and style. Getting all those attributes under one roof is easier said than . . .

Posted: 2021-04-10