Helpful tea tips fit for a queen

Tea is popular, I should know, I drink about six cups every day, and I’m definitely not alone. Worldwide tea consumption is second only to water, and is drunk as often as coffee, soft drinks and alcohol combined. According to eatright.org, . . .

Posted: 2021-02-20

Turn your bed into a luxury hotel heaven

THESE DAYS SELF-CARE is more important than ever. And one of the simplest ways you can keep yourself healthy is by getting a good night’s sleep. We can’t think of a better way to truly spoil yourself right now than . . .

Posted: 2021-02-20

Early bird gets the worm

Time to start buying your garden plants online

A year into the pandemic and the most frequently asked question this February by plant lovers is, Can I pre-order my annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs? The month of May is normally the peak period of the year for garden centres . . .

Posted: 2021-02-20

Cold stories from warm hearts

Column brings back memories of life on the frozen Prairies

Last week’s column about battling Prairie winters in days gone by sure did generate some warm responses. "Dear Laurie. I really enjoyed your article about the old Mustard homestead. I emigrated to Canada from the gentle climate and rolling hills of . . .

Posted: 2021-02-20

Designer digs

Bridgwater Trails two-storey a massive masterpiece

It goes without saying that conceiving the plan of a brand new home design is a painstaking process. In the case of 440 Cherrywood Rd. — Signature Homes’ newest show home in Bridgwater Trails — the mission of the company’s design . . .

Posted: 2021-02-20

Sharp and sophisticated

South Pointe stunner the quintessential luxury home

While we’re all different, most of us would likely think along much the same lines when it comes to describing what we’d want in a luxury home. Ideally, such a home would be a spacious refuge that’s been customized to meet . . .

Posted: 2021-02-20

Culinary cosmetology

A kitchen facelift with stunning results is possible

Often the broad use of the term "facelift" is misleading in the world of renovations. Although quite literally used to describe enhancing what already exists, a simple nip and tuck is rarely enough for most remodels. However, at a recent . . .

Posted: 2021-02-13

Sealing and improving ventilation in attic worth the effort

Question: I am in an old 1950s house in the forest of New Brunswick and it is -19C outside. The thermometer in the attic registers -13C. That isn't too bad of a difference, considering how cold it is out? The thing . . .

Posted: 2021-02-13

Spicy tips

Question: How long do spices stay fresh? Also, how do I know when to replace them? When buying them at Bulk Barn what are the best containers to store them in, plastic or glass? With thanks, Connie Answer: Whole spices last about four . . .

Posted: 2021-02-13

This cold house

Back then winter on the prairies was all about staying warm

Today I’m sitting here in my nice warm house thinking back to when my dad was a little kid growing up on the farm, in the house my Grandpa Mustard built in the late 1800s — and I’m wondering how . . .

Posted: 2021-02-13