Cook lasagna noodles in the sauce for perfect texture

Question: I often see no-boil lasagna noodles on the shelf of my grocery store. What makes these noodles different than regular lasagna noodles? Which is better? Jackie Answer: No-boil lasagna noodles are precooked noodles that don’t require boiling. However, instead of purchasing . . .

Posted: 2020-05-02

Set your sights on getting it right

Is your heart set on buying and planting a tree?

  Deciding which tree to buy and where to plant it is one of the more significant decisions you will make as a homeowner. In the overall scheme of things, the tree you choose will define your property, not only by . . .

Posted: 2020-05-02

Grave reminder from the past?

You just never know what might turn up on your daily stroll

One can only spend so much time at home. So earlier this week, after working in the house, the garage, the yard, the shed, back to the house, back to the shed, etc., I decided to go for a little solitary . . .

Posted: 2020-05-02

Let it slide

Custom barn-style doors a nice finishing touch

Nearing the completion of a total basement renovation in early 2015, my clients requested a feature I had not yet encountered up to that point — barn-style sliding doors. My clients had researched and purchased rugged hardware online, and shipped . . .

Posted: 2020-05-02

Spray-on insulation works great on interior walls

Question: I found an article you previously wrote and it seems consistent with my research. I am just wondering if you would recommend using closed cell spray foam on the exterior of our stone foundation. We are in Ottawa. The . . .

Posted: 2020-05-02

Prairie Pointe perfection

Spacious family home offers a unique design

As much as many large families would like a home that’s more than 2, 000 sq. ft. in size, such a home isn’t always financially feasible. With that in mind, the design team at Signature Homes, prompted by customer feedback they . . .

Posted: 2020-05-02

Construction safety more important now than ever

With warmer weather finally taking hold, construction activity is about to become busier in Manitoba. While we usually equate construction season in Manitoba with road construction, construction season is also the busiest time for residential construction as well. Residential construction season . . .

Posted: 2020-05-02

Lovingly renovated from top to bottom

Fort Garry bungalow offers luxury living

Whether you’re walking or driving down a street, homes on either side of the roadway tend to blend into the landscape because they all look much the same. Every now and then, however, there’s a home that jumps out and makes . . .

Posted: 2020-05-02

Measure twice, cut once for perfectly cooked fish

Question: I am trying to incorporate fish into our family diet, how do I determine how long to cook fish? Rebecca Answer:  Measure the thickest part of the fish and cook it for six to eight minutes per half-inch in a 425 . . .

Posted: 2020-04-25

Green is the new black

Mustard is hoping to introduce some year-round colour into his yard

One of the reasons spring is one of my favourite seasons is because I’m tuning up my lawnmower ... not my snowblower. es, it’s that time of year when over a few short weeks we go from white to brown to . . .

Posted: 2020-04-25