Safe construction sites benefit everyone

Safety is an important issue for the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association and our members. Ensuring workplaces and constructions sites are as safe as possible, especially during a pandemic, is top of mind. The MHBA requires all of its’ builder members . . .

Posted: 2021-02-06

The need for seed

As demand soars the time to order your seeds for 2021 is NOW

Did you find everything you’re looking for? That’s a question for flower and vegetable seed shoppers as they discover that some of the seed varieties they need are already sold out. Jarrett Davidson, president of T&T Seeds, says that T&T is . . .

Posted: 2021-02-06

Rubbish royalty

Student Junk Removal taking out the trash with class

As a contractor it has always been imperative to maintain good relationships with suppliers and fellow trades professionals — but sometimes those ties just have to be cut. While we won’t get into the bitter details, thanks to myriad changes at . . .

Posted: 2021-02-06

Break down colours with these bright tips

BEFORE CHOOSING colours for a room, spend time collecting a variety of colour combination samples: fabric swatches, buttons, business cards, wallpaper, and paint samples. Save them on an idea, bulletin board. When you decide to head to the paint store . . .

Posted: 2021-02-06

Repairing garage floor likely not worth the effort

Question: I read an article online you wrote regarding water seepage into a garage. This exactly covers my questions regarding how to fix the problem. In my case with a garage older than 50 years, that is not feasible. It . . .

Posted: 2021-02-06

Ready to move you

Century old home looking for a new home

Ok, so I may haul home a few pianos and organs (and maybe a few other things), but I’ve got nothing on Janice Wiebe. She hauls home buildings — houses even! The Austin resident caught my attention with the following ad: "House for . . .

Posted: 2021-02-06

Versatility meets value

Mid-sized dynamo delivers function and style

With folks spending more time at home than ever before, families are looking for a few key things in a new home. It must fit their budget, it must possess the versatility required to meet the varying needs of everyday life . . .

Posted: 2021-02-06

Escape to the country

Country charm and city convenience converge at this rural retreat

Now more than ever finding a home where we can get away from the stresses of daily life is a dream for many. But we also don’t want to be too far removed from city conveniences. Carla Arnason of RE/MAX Executives Realty . . .

Posted: 2021-02-06

The man who would plant trees

Richard Warkentin has planted more than 600 miles of trees -- and counting

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Posted: 2021-01-30

Bigger really is better

Ensuite bathroom expansion worth the wait

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Posted: 2021-01-30