Dreaming of a social media Christmas

You don't have to be face to face to share memories and emotions

Here’s a big shout out to everyone out there brightening our world and spirits with your beautiful Christmas lights. This may even provide enough inspiration to put up some of my own lights one of these years — but I see . . .

Posted: 2020-11-28

Underground economy in home renovations risky business

Manitobans love great deals. With online Black Friday sales still on and Cyber Monday sales coming up next week, you don’t have to look very hard to see how much we love bargains. We all know someone who has driven . . .

Posted: 2020-11-28

Wildewood at heart

Spectacular townhomes slick and stately

About five years ago, a group of developers purchased a two-acre parcel of land at 761 North Dr. that had been the home of the Wildewood Club for 85 years. While the little pocket of well-treed land had served its purpose . . .

Posted: 2020-11-28

Gateway to the best

Stunning historic home restored to perfection

Way back in 1905, Thomas Ryan, a Winnipeg merchant who’d served as the city’s mayor for one year in 1889, went on to open and operate three highly successful boot and shoe factories. Experiencing an exceptionally high level of prosperity, . . .

Posted: 2020-11-28

Enjoy the freedom to live well

Brightwater Senior Living communities are designed to enrich one’s lifestyle; to afford individuals and couples a way of being that is interspersed with culture and taste, filled with warmth, compassion, and high standards.    Their newest project, The Courtyards at Linden Pointe . . .

Posted: 2020-11-28

Clean your jewelry with this homemade concoction

Question: I was washing my hands and noticed that my wedding ring has become crudded up because I don’t take it off when I wash dishes. My jewelry cleaner is almost finished, and I got to wondering if there is . . .

Posted: 2020-11-21

Winter bedding roundup

As cold weather approaches, it is really getting me excited about the upcoming season, and I don’t mean the holidays. Sure, this time of year, it is most common to be fantasizing of dancing gumdrops, snow-covered trees and the cheery . . .

Posted: 2020-11-21

All good with wood

Concrete stairs receive a classy cover-up

The topic of unsightly concrete stairs leading to the front door arises often with clients. Subjected to years of weathering the elements, most concrete surfaces tend to deteriorate. And when this occurs, is it better to try salvaging the old . . .

Posted: 2020-11-21

Flexible sealant best bet for filling foundation gaps

Question: How is the garage floor attached to the house walls, or is it not? Is there a thin space between them? What material is the outside of the house made of, where is touches the garage floor? I ask because . . .

Posted: 2020-11-21

'70s house gets open floor plan for casual living

EDINA, Minn. — In the Edina home of Kellie and Phil Schechinger, the open floor plan is well suited to their casual entertaining style. Windows let in light and show off backyard trees. A 3.5-metre-long dining table fits with ease. . . .

Posted: 2020-11-21