Double corner bay window twice the headache

Helping people say goodbye to unwanted cold

On occasion, recent client inquiries provide the opportunity to revisit some older topics, such as the unobtrusive bay window fix, which has benefitted many clients in the past. This approach avoids the flow cold air from below the cantilevered area . . .

Posted: 2021-04-03

Create a bigger buzz

Provide sustenance to bees, butterflies,and hummingbirds

When Michele Taylor started the Prairie Naturals Gardening Group in Fall 2019, she wanted to explore ideas and have a conversation with others about gardening with native plants for beauty, aesthetics, and conservation. In less than two years, PNGG has . . .

Posted: 2021-04-03

Caution must always prevail when working with asbestos

Question: I’ve been asked to demolish a building with some two-foot by eight-foot asbestos siding.What do I need to know about such removal? Thank you, Larry.   Answer: Limiting damage to the older siding when removing it may minimize most of the health concerns related . . .

Posted: 2021-04-03

Salt bland pretzels and toss them in the oven

QUESTION – I purchased low sodium pretzels and they taste bland. Is there a way to add saltiness to my store-bought pretzels? Abby ANSWER – Yes, here is an easy fix. Drop the pretzels onto a baking sheet and lightly spritz them . . .

Posted: 2021-04-03

Smooth as glass

Headingley home going to be a shining beauty when complete

Mark your calendars! Today I’m taking you into one of the most gorgeous show homes you’ll ever see, but it won’t be ready till this fall, so you’ll not only have time to arrange your schedule, but also to get vaccinated, . . .

Posted: 2021-04-03

Planned to perfection

Headingley home offers an extraordinarily efficient design

If there’s one thing that growing families need, it’s space. That’s something that Avanti Custom Homes’ show home at 4 Fetterly Way has in spades, says the sales representative for the 2, 006 sq. ft., two-storey home, Jon Wiebe of Realty . . .

Posted: 2021-04-03

The lap of luxury

This impeccably-remodelled suite has it all

Luxury. You can’t fake it. With that thought top of mind, the owner of a 1, 200 sq. ft., fourth floor luxury condominium at 160 Tuxedo Ave. decided to go all out on the renovation of the suite three years ago. Their . . .

Posted: 2021-04-03

First-time pandemic gardeners are excited to start a second season of food crops

They beat the heat, battled horned beasts and survived an attack of the giant tomato plant. Now last year’s indomitable pandemic gardeners are back for more, come rain or come shine. "I’m itching and waiting, " said Lily Cheng, who as . . .

Posted: 2021-03-31

Canada's very own Year of the Garden

Canadian Garden Council has big plans for 2022

This week the Canadian Garden Council proclaimed 2022 as Canada’s Year of the Garden. According to a recent Nanos poll, four in five Canadians expect to spend the same or more time gardening in 2021 compared to 2020. There are already . . .

Posted: 2021-03-27

Maintenance key for home mechanicals

Question: We currently live in a home that has both a natural gas heating system as well as an on-demand hot water heater. I would like to know how often these should be serviced, annually or over a longer time . . .

Posted: 2021-03-27