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

Trust the rust

Weathering steel ideal for gardens with its rusty patina, year-round durability

Weathering steel’s crossover into the garden landscape is reaching new heights of popularity for the same reasons that make it one of the most predominant materials used in architecture today. Weathering steel is made with alloys that develop a handsome . . .

Posted: 2020-08-29

Living large in a compact space

Broadview design's clever use of space makes it seem bigger than floor plan suggests

Builders typically have two goals in mind when they come up with a new plan for a show home. As might be imagined, those two goals are intertwined. On one hand, they want the plan to be memorable, to distinguish it from . . .

Posted: 2020-08-29

Parade to showcase top new-home choices

Two weeks from now, the newest trends in home building design and the latest fashions in home decorating will be on display as Manitoba’s best home builders showcase more than 110 new show homes during the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s . . .

Posted: 2020-08-29

Room to play

Large lot a hiker's, dirt-biker's and go-carter's dream... and the house is pretty sweet, too

The large lots on the sideroads that run off St. Mary’s Road south of the city offer the chance to build the home of your dreams, while outfitting the yard for exactly how you want to play. That’s just what the . . .

Posted: 2020-08-29

Growing Pains star Kerns sells home for US$8.35M

LOS ANGELES — Actress Joanna Kerns, who gained fame in the 1980s and ‘90s as matriarch Maggie Seaver on the sitcom Growing Pains, and architect-author Marc Appleton have sold their home in Montecito for US$8.35 million. Called Villa Corbeau, the Mediterranean-style . . .

Posted: 2020-08-29

Knowledge blossoms

Study group learns about tomatoes, peppers from a fearless experimenter

When a group of gardeners get together to talk about growing vegetables, it leads to some interesting dynamics. Curious gardeners ask many questions because they know that to be a successful food gardener, learning from one another is key. Networking . . .

Posted: 2020-08-22