Time to hit the shower

Waterproofing always critical in bathroom remodel

When pursuing a bathroom remodel, the most common upgrade is swapping the tub and shower out for the sole walk-in shower stall. Although the prospect sounds straight-forward enough, there are a few installation differences to acknowledge before getting your feet . . .

Posted: 2020-12-19

Attainable luxury

Bonavista two-storey loaded with flair and function

A new home design must possess two essential characteristics in order for it to have mass appeal. First, its layout must be practical and user-friendly. Second, it must have personality. Put those two characteristics together and chances are you’ll have created a . . .

Posted: 2020-12-19

Hidden gem

Updated South St. Vital bungalow offers a tranquil setting

In a city as spread out as Winnipeg, it’s inevitable that a number of wonderfully habitable areas go largely unnoticed. One of those areas lies just south of the Perimeter Highway off St. Mary’s Road. Still considered part of south St. . . .

Posted: 2020-12-19

Give the gift of anticipation

2021 grow season looks bright and bountiful

Do you have big plans for next year? You are in good company. All of us have high hopes for a better and brighter 2021. What gardens will we visit? How will we design our gardens or outdoor spaces and . . .

Posted: 2020-12-12

Christmas decor with a touch of traditional

In a year such as this one, I find myself craving the comfort of the well-known and the traditional holiday atmosphere from my childhood. I’m talking punchy greens, shiny reds and all the ribbon, perfectly mismatched ornaments and bubble lights . . .

Posted: 2020-12-12

Bring the heat to your feet

Radiant floor heating systems gaining steam

Imagine stepping out of your bed or from the shower onto a warm floor that continuously, invisibly and quietly generates comfortable heat for your home. That’s far from a dream — radiant floor heating systems can make that a reality. Radiant . . .

Posted: 2020-12-12

That '70s sofa — and other delights

Although memorable, some things definitely go out of style

Sometimes change is a good thing. How many of you still have furniture in your home that’s been handed down from your parents and grandparents that is, let’s just say, ugly — but you’re too sentimentally attached to it to let . . .

Posted: 2020-12-12

Perfect harmony

Contractor and homeowner work together on kitchen reno

Although the final steps of a renovation project showcase the aesthetics, those last few tasks only ever account for about 10 per cent of the work achieved — it is the proficiency of the first 90 per cent that most . . .

Posted: 2020-12-12

Proper installation critical in parging project

Question: I have a question about parging. As per the Google definition, parging is a cover that is a part of a building, especially an external brick wall, with plaster or mortar that typically bears an ornamental pattern. The outside surface of . . .

Posted: 2020-12-12

Butter is the gateway to great garlic bread

Question: Can you please provide me with a recipe for garlic spread that I can spread on Italian bread, and bake? Sam Answer: This recipe is so good and tastes like restaurant garlic bread. Into a bowl combine a half cup softened . . .

Posted: 2020-12-12