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Battling the beetle
Crossbreeding aims to help spuds fend off ravenous pest
Imagine what a game-changer it would be to grow potato varieties that were resistant to the intense feeding and disastrous defoliation by the Colorado potato beetle. For commercial growers, the economic cost of minimizing the damage to potato crops with . . .
Posted: 2020-10-17
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Easy, elegant living
Design details distinguish Sage Creek home
While every family has a different vision of their ideal home, most (if not all) share the same vision of how that home would feel. Families are looking for a residence that provides them with a respite from the stresses of . . .
Posted: 2020-10-17
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Charm & function
Wolseley classic updated into great young-family home
As charming as character homes from the early 1900s are, they — unfortunately — can have their drawbacks. Chief among them are a lack of functionality and dated interiors. Consequently, a home’s great size and excellent location are often quickly nullified . . .
Posted: 2020-10-17
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Look to insulation for a quieter suite
But ensure noise-damping materials allowed by condo board
QUESTION — Can you give me any advice on how to sound-proof a shared wall in a condominium? Part of the wall is concrete and another part of the same wall is drywall. Thank you. Debbie Smith ANSWER — Preventing noise . . .
Posted: 2020-10-16
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Keeping the cold at bay
DIY fix makes window area cosy through winter
Last winter while at a job site, a client had inquired whether there was a cost-effective remedy to minimize or possibly eliminate a draft that occurs in the area close to a bay window, rendering the space virtually unusable on . . .
Posted: 2020-10-10
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House full of surprises
Overhauling Wolseley home a labour of love
First of all, when I tripped over today’s amazing reno story, I didn’t know the Wolseley heritage home’s owners also just happen to be one of Winnipeg’s most talented music duos, Emma Cloney and Dale Brown of the New Customs. Their . . .
Posted: 2020-10-10
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Colourful coral bells like a dry cold
Help heuchera hibernate with a little 'insulation'
Whether you like to use the botanical name of heuchera (pronounced hew-ker-a) or prefer to call it by its common name, coral bells, this is a fantastic plant grown for its foliage that gardeners simply can’t get enough of. Most varieties . . .
Posted: 2020-10-10
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Ironing will help your mask look sharp
But hot water and good detergent are the real keys to sanitizing
QUESTION – Is there merit to ironing the masks? I have a routine: When I come back into my condo, I immediately wash my hands and mask. When my mask is dry, I iron to get the wrinkles out and . . .
Posted: 2020-10-10
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Family focused
Avanti home boasts functionality & style
It’s no secret large families need a spacious home that’s exceedingly flexible and functional. That said, they also need a home that possesses a certain flair, an intangible quality that promotes the enjoyment of day-to-day life. Avanti Custom Homes’ sparkling new 2020 . . .
Posted: 2020-10-10
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Shutoffs placed near outside faucets for good reason
But frost-proof outside fixtures can replace hard-to-access valves
QUESTION — As temperatures drop, and as I plan a basement renovation, I have been considering relocating the shutoff valves for my two outdoor faucets. Currently each valve, at opposite corners of the house, is buried in the ceiling a . . .
Posted: 2020-10-10