Baking soda will remove stubborn teacup stains

Question: I notice that when I remove my teacup from the dishwasher it has a brown stain on the inside of the cup. What is the best way to prevent this? Thank-you, Louisa Answer: Most of the time, if you apply a . . .

Posted: 2021-03-20

Bright ideas

Getting those delayed jobs done feels great

The work on this condo apartment began sometime in early 2019 and included adding a feature wall, a facelift to a mobile island in the kitchen and a few other smaller jobs. Things ground to a halt in early 2020, . . .

Posted: 2021-03-20

Home sweet home

This stunning house and property in The Oaks has it all, and then some

I live in a tent. Well compared to a listing realtor extraordinaire Marcia Bergen of Century 21 Bachman & Associates currently has, I do. So any of you with a cool $1.5 million kicking around from cashing in your COVID empties . . .

Posted: 2021-03-20

Unsurpassed value

LaSalle freehold condominium perfect for growing families

As much as young, growing families looking to upgrade from an apartment to a house would love to buy a big, luxurious new home, luxury isn’t their immediate priority. Instead, their priority — which is often dictated by a budget that . . .

Posted: 2021-03-20

Outdoor kitchens add extra spice to our backyard retreats

Our backyards promise to be popular spots again this year with the prospect of continued social distancing. And with the arrival of spring, our outdoor spaces are now getting extra attention. “The boundaries between the inside space and outside space are . . .

Posted: 2021-03-17

Black and white always look right

Black and white is not only one of the most versatile colour combinations in home decor but also one of the most luxurious. Like a great dress, black and white can be dressed up or dressed down, and used in . . .

Posted: 2021-03-13

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