Wipe baseboards with fabric softener to repel pet fur

Question: I own several pets, and therefore my baseboards are constantly coated with pet hair and dust. Please share some easy cleaning tips. — Sarah Answer: Using the dust attachment on your vacuum, clean your baseboards regularly. The second solution is to . . .

Posted: 2020-05-30

Built without compromise

Attached two-storey loaded with space and style

There was a time when homebuyers looked down on attached homes — and for good reason. With little insulation between dividing walls, sound from the neighbouring home tended to travel. Add a rather spartan and clumsily designed interior to the mix, . . .

Posted: 2020-05-30

Hire a professional or it could cost you plenty

Staying safe and secure has been on the top of everyone’s mind as we’ve all collectively dealt with COVID-19 and its impact on our day to day life. This focus extends not just to our homes, but also our workplaces . . .

Posted: 2020-05-30

Modern marvel with a rustic touch

Fresh design fits in perfectly in Old Tuxedo

You rarely see a modern concept home sitting on a huge lot surrounded by mature trees in Old Tuxedo. Despite the fact 214 Girton Blvd. possesses typical modern concept characteristics including a clean, linear silhouette, huge windows and modern finishes such . . .

Posted: 2020-05-30

Stay Home!

Words we’ve heard for many months now. Stay home - an urging for us to flatten the curve and hunker down with just our immediate family. For some that’s been the motivation they’ve needed to make improvements, clearing away and . . .

Posted: 2020-05-29

Show homes from MHBA builders still open for viewing

The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s Parade of Homes continues to be our industry’s largest showcase, highlighting the incredible show homes of the MHBA’s home building members and allowing new home buyers a unique chance to see the latest in new . . .

Posted: 2020-05-23

Low-growing ground cover brings high impact

Floor of your garden an essential layer

Sometimes we are so focused on tall perennials and large flowering shrubs that it’s easy to forget the high impact that low-growing plants and ground covers also bring to the garden. The floor of your garden is an essential layer . . .

Posted: 2020-05-23

Made in the shade

Pergolas protect you from the sun in style

When it comes to introducing shade on a deck or patio without sectioning off usable space by way of an enclosure such as a gazebo, the pergola immediately comes to mind. This skeletal structure is an elegant way of minimizing direct . . .

Posted: 2020-05-23

Radiant barriers can complicate insulation job

Question: I have a closed-in deck room that had the roof extended over it, with spray foam insulation over the original metal. It has an open-joist ceiling, and I want some more insulation to cover the joists. This room is . . .

Posted: 2020-05-23

Grilling the perfect steak is all about the timing

Question: What is the secret to grilling perfect steak, I like it about medium? — Kendall Answer: In a large container, combine half teaspoon salt, one teaspoon pepper, two chopped garlic cloves, two tablespoons soya sauce, one teaspoon Worcestershire and one . . .

Posted: 2020-05-23