Follow these tips for a successful renovation

The beginning of a new year is often a time to reflect on the past and look at things from a fresh perspective. Many take this time to set out their "New Year’s resolutions", the steps they plan to take . . .

Posted: 2021-01-09

Tailor made

Cab-over design makes great use of narrow lot

  When confronted with a challenge a builder can either complain about it, or embrace it. Consequently, when Hilton Homes' design team was presented with the challenge of building a spacious family home on a narrow lot in Transcona's Devonshire Park, they . . .

Posted: 2021-01-09

Solid foundation

Transcona bungalow a perfect starter home

  As many first time home buyers have found, it's no easy task to find an affordable starter home that's solid — and doesn't require a ton of costly updates. The search for an affordable starter becomes especially challenging when finances dictate . . .

Posted: 2021-01-09

How to paint your house like a PRO

Painting one or more interior rooms is a (relatively) simple and often cost-effective means to spruce up the look of your home without major remodelling. Since painting is labour-intensive job, it tends to be somewhat costly. If you’re willing to . . .

Posted: 2021-01-02

Sensational seasonal colour

Perennial garden in Pinawa provides inspiration

To some degree, winter sets the theme for Stu Iverson’s garden. Iverson lives in Pinawa, 110 kilometres north-east of Winnipeg. On average, winter temperatures are colder in Pinawa, which lies on the north bank of the Winnipeg River. A few . . .

Posted: 2021-01-02

Being thrifty is nifty

Adult & Teen Challenge store a great spot to shop and donate

GREAT NEWS. I found a place to donate all the stuff we have no use for anymore. Well most of it anyways. And in doing so, we can help a terrific organization. Last summer, I stumbled across a defunct used stuff store and . . .

Posted: 2021-01-02

Relocating ducts and registers may be worth the effort

Question: When the second storey to my house was added on, about 30 years ago, the HVAC people ran the vents for the second floor through a bedroom on the second floor. These were for the heating system that was in . . .

Posted: 2021-01-02

Use water and alcohol to clean TV screen

QUESTION: I recently bought an LCD TV. The dealer stressed that the screen was not glass and could easily be damaged by using common glass cleaners, for example those that contain ammonia. From what I’ve read, the damage may not . . .

Posted: 2021-01-02

Lay it on the line

You only get one chance to make tile look perfect

While tiling the third floor of a huge home on Wellington Crescent a few years ago, it occurred to me how small the 12x12-inch tiles appeared in the largest of the areas. Conversely, the same-sized tiles used in a standard . . .

Posted: 2021-01-02

Peaceful, easy feeling

Charleswood two-storey features a relaxing design

At the end of a long day, families want to come home to a residence that exudes a peaceful, easy feeling. As might be expected, they also desire a home that offers a seamless blend of space, style and utility. While designing . . .

Posted: 2021-01-02