SNL vet Forte's Craftsman-style Santa Monica home hits market

LOS ANGELES — Every Hollywood idea has to start somewhere, whether it’s scribbled on cocktail napkins, pecked out on a vintage typewriter or the outcome of an afternoon in the writers’ room. For the sitcom The Last Man on Earth, . . .

Posted: 2020-10-03

Charcuterie a new look at appetizer night

As the hours of darkness elongate and the air becomes increasingly fresh, many Manitobans are looking forward to a season of comfort. Cozy fires, warm blankets, and bite sized bits of normalcy. With winter looming and candles the perfect accessory . . .

Posted: 2020-10-03

Canny planning key when updating single biffy

Minimizing downtime No. 1 concern in one-bathroom home

To varying degrees, a renovation is an invasive act that can disrupt daily routines. When recent clients requested a bathroom remodel, one aspect of the project was most important; as the only bathroom in the house with a tub and . . .

Posted: 2020-09-28

Sprucing up the old caboose

New roof and a little 'Mustard' yellow will seal the deal

I actually may have smartened up a bit. I made an executive decision and decided to work at re-roofing my 1905 CNR railway caboose in summer instead of winter. I’m finding it’s a lot warmer. The caboose has needed a new skin . . .

Posted: 2020-09-26

Remove redundant roof vents to avoid future issues

Chimneys, metal flues not needed for high-efficiency appliances

QUESTION — I read your piece on capping redundant flues, which involve chimneys. My high-efficiency furnace has made a straight-up-thru-the-roof flue superfluous. It’s capped at the bottom, in my basement. I’m about to have my asphalt shingle roof replaced. I first thought I’d . . .

Posted: 2020-09-26

Plan ahead to make most of Fall Parade of Homes

The 2020 Fall Parade of Homes is well underway! Over the past few weeks, people have been out and visiting many of the great show homes on display. Thank you to all of our visitors who are following our COVID-19 . . .

Posted: 2020-09-26

Panache & purpose

Updating North River Heights bungalow was a labour of love

A little over two years ago, a tired-looking bungalow occupied an oversized lot at 380 Campbell St. in North River Heights. Today, the home that sits on the beautifully-landscaped 50-by-120-foot lot bears little resemblance to its predecessor, which was built in . . .

Posted: 2020-09-26

Modern take on '60s space

Granville offers subtle balance of openness & separation

As popular as new homes with open-concept great room plans are, not everyone likes a wide-open great room.   That’s why the design team at Kensington Homes conceived the Granville. "It’s a great alternative to an open-concept design, " says Kensington Homes new . . .

Posted: 2020-09-26

The best way to keep that face mask clean and proper

Beyond laundry, it's also about how you handle it through the day

QUESTION – I never in my life thought I would be asking this question, but what is the best way to clean and sanitize my cloth mask? Melvin ANSWER – I know what you mean! Use your washing machine and dryer . . .

Posted: 2020-09-26

A Titanic-sized haul

Director James Cameron selling his pair of Malibu mansions for US$25 million

LOS ANGELES — Oscar-winning director James Cameron is eyeing a blockbuster sale in Malibu. His prized compound, a collection of two mansions he’s owned for decades, hit the market last week at US$25 million. Cameron, a film industry veteran whose scores . . .

Posted: 2020-09-19