Just so many days left...

Fall is a great time to catch up on yard work, as long as you don't wait too long

Brace yourself Bridget! We are now entering one of the most dangerous seasons of the year. We think we have time, but do we? For? Getting all the outside stuff done before it’s too cold, before (hard for me to say this word)... WINTER! I . . .

Posted: 2020-09-05

Food to grow

St. Vital couple relishes turning summer's bounty into soups, jams, jellies and, of course, relishes

These days there is always something simmering on Bill and Lenore Linton’s stove. The now vintage blue enamel canning pot that Lenore purchased in 1962 for three dollars is filled with jars and the pungent smell of vinegar wafts through . . .

Posted: 2020-09-05

Keep those cukes under wraps

QUESTION — Why are English cucumbers shrinkwrapped? — Evan   ANSWER — If you were to compare the appearance of a shrink-wrapped English cucumber over two weeks versus a non-wrapped one, you would notice that the shrink-wrapped cucumber lasts about three times longer. Shrink-wrapping . . .

Posted: 2020-09-05

Inspiring infill

New River Heights home blends in with its century-old neighbours

The stately two-storey home at 204 Waterloo St. in River Heights looks as though it’s been there for years. It’s actually a new, infill home. "That’s the comment we’ve gotten from pretty much everyone who’s seen the home, " says Nigel . . .

Posted: 2020-09-05

It's just one week till the next Parade

Next Saturday, Manitoba’s best home builders will begin a four-week showcase of more than 110 new show homes during the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s 2020 Fall Parade of Homes. From Sept. 12 to Oct. 10, people will have the chance . . .

Posted: 2020-09-05

Comfort & Convenience

Strong design, attention to details make raised bungalow a winner

From its careful planning to its gorgeous lot and careful attention to details, the raised bungalow at 15 Mossy Oaks Cove looks like it’s right from the pages of a magazine. "This home represents an opportunity to own a very well-planned . . .

Posted: 2020-09-05

I'm gonna... no really, one day I will

It's amazing how quickly a little disorganization can get away from you

So a few days ago, while pondering ideas for a column, I happened to wander into my garage for some reason, And wow, did I find that column! What a mess! You know how you get busy at everything else — everywhere . . .

Posted: 2020-08-29

Fits right in

Renovated bathroom a perfect match for character of 1905 home

A recent bathroom gut and remodel on the second floor of a three-storey house built in 1905 presented a slew of obstacles; old wiring, failing plumbing, a slanted sub-floor, not to mention a series of supply chain delays due to . . .

Posted: 2020-08-29

Plank vinyl best bet for unheated, seasonal cottages

Question — I am hoping that your answer might resolve a question from which there appears much conflicting advice, from vendors and contractors. Many of those have not had to deal with older, unheated cottages. We want to redo our . . .

Posted: 2020-08-29

Fishy dishwasher needs good cleaning

Check filter, use a bleach solution

QUESTION — How can I get rid of a fishy smell coming from the inside of my dishwasher? — Jean ANSWER — Old food stuck in the filter of the dishwasher is a common reason for the unit to carry a . . .

Posted: 2020-08-29