Put your garden in blooming rhythm with stunning daylilies

A hungry Eastern Tiger swallowtail butterfly gave The Garden Guy a lesson a couple of days ago and that is, everyone loves an orange smoothie in the summer. As you might suspect I am playing with you, but just a . . .

Posted: 2020-07-11

Dr. Mustard is in the house

Killing unwanted grass and weeds without chemicals

Brace yourself, for today I am going to show you my outdoor shame. My once beautiful gravel driveway is becoming overgrown with very unwanted grass and weeds. Sure, I could use chemicals to kill them but I’d really rather not. I just . . .

Posted: 2020-07-11

Summer trends we keep on loving year after year

While we’ve been feeling the heat of the sun for a few weeks already, it’s officially summertime! Summer has always been a special season, full of entertaining, family and friends, but without the stress of the winter holidays that usually . . .

Posted: 2020-07-11

Throw a safe and classic Victorian garden party

As a longtime popular social event, Victorian garden parties were all the rage in England during the mid- to late 1800s and lasted well into the early 1900s in the United States. What began as a common gathering among the . . .

Posted: 2020-07-11

Luxury living in Crescentwood

Infill apartments hit all the right notes

In 2018, an aging duplex occupied a mid-sized lot on Grosvenor Avenue. Today, a brand-new luxury rental apartment complex featuring six 1, 300-square-foot two-bedroom units sits stylishly on that lot — adding a dash of modern flavour to an area loaded . . .

Posted: 2020-07-11

Move-in ready and built to last

Bridgwater Lakes bungalow offers distinctive, practical design

When a builder conceives the layout of a home they strive to design a floor plan that’s both livable and distinctive. As might be imagined, it’s easier said than done to seamlessly blend practicality and creativity. Yet, the designer of 99 Lake . . .

Posted: 2020-07-11

Construct Your Dreams

With travel at a standstill and many Manitobans staying put this summer, cabin fever may have taken on a new twist. In recent Features, we’ve shared with you the many options for creative staycations. Our Homes section is filled with . . .

Posted: 2020-07-10

Workbench comes together faster than a speeding bullet

Small projects still require careful attention

Throughout the years my typical renovation and construction jobs have included decks, bathrooms, kitchens, basements and additions. On occasion, however, some requests stand out from the rest, and this fun project will not soon be forgotten. A music industry colleague and . . .

Posted: 2020-07-04

Follow these simple tips for a less stressful move

Moving for many is a stressful life experience. Summer is a popular time for those looking to make such a life transition. When it comes time for you or your family to make your move, here are some key tips . . .

Posted: 2020-07-04

Surface spalling on concrete surfaces can be repaired

Question: We built a house and took possession of it in December 2018. Is it normal to get bad spalling on the concrete driveway this early? We have only lived here for 18 months. We talked to the builder and . . .

Posted: 2020-07-04