Installing new layer of drywall over deteriorated plaster a solid idea

Question: I have two questions. My first question has to do with the removal of stipple from the living and dining room ceiling. The house was built in 1950, and the walls and ceiling were drywalled and then plastered. I . . .

Posted: 2021-01-09

Extra sensory perception

The nose knows which plants pass the smell test best

There are key, multifunctional features that breeders seek in plants: heat and cold tolerance, flower power, uniform habit, vigour, optimum growing performance, etc. Fragrance is often overlooked and yet scent has a powerful impact on our moods. Many plants have . . .

Posted: 2021-01-09

Some books should stay on the shelf

Mustard peruses his library in a pandemic pause

This isolation thing is getting a little boring. You vacuum, clean the bathroom in case company drops by, and if they do, you can’t let them in. "Love you! Go away!" So it’s important to have things around your home that . . .

Posted: 2021-01-09

These kitchen design choices will never go out of style

If any room in our homes got a workout last year, it was the kitchen. Cooking and baking were popular for both practical and relaxing reasons. All that time in the heart of the home got some of us wondering whether . . .

Posted: 2021-01-09

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