Adding underlay with new roof shingles is always beneficial

Question: Our house needs to be re-shingled and after speaking with a few contractors we have received conflicting information. Some say drip edge and an underlay are essential, another says not to bother with either. Can you outline what elements are . . .

Posted: 2020-04-25

Set up your backyard garden to help support the bees

Every quarantined morning these days I sit on my front steps and watch a bee have its breakfast at a crocus or azalea, a tranquil reminder that while disruptions continue to the world of man, nature moves placidly along. With a . . .

Posted: 2020-04-25

Garden centres still growing strong

Take your pick: in-store shopping or plants to go

How do you social distance in a space that’s tight already? With the recent announcement by the Province of Manitoba that garden centres can now open their doors to the public, small family-owned garden centres and their loyal customers are . . .

Posted: 2020-04-25

Plant a victory garden, grow your own groceries

OK, the fallout from this pandemic is bad, but people, it’s time to stop wringing your hands. Put down the remote, step away from the fridge and do something that can really make a difference: Create your own victory garden. Maybe all . . .

Posted: 2020-04-25

Change as good as a rest

Bedroom has undergone several transfomations over the years

While enjoying the warmth of the spring sun on my balcony a few days ago, one room in my house that has undergone several changes sparked a series of memories that reminded me of poignant changes in my life. When first . . .

Posted: 2020-04-25

Impressive from every angle

Function meets flexibilty with this thoughtful design

A foyer doesn’t just serve as an entry point — it also sets the tone for the rest of the home. Paul Michael Saltel, sales representative for the Brunswick — a new Randall Homes show home found at 331 Tanager Trail . . .

Posted: 2020-04-25

Country charmer delivers it all in Charleswood

Massive two-storey home masterfully updated

When people think of country-style homes in Charleswood, they tend to think of homes on huge lots south of Wilkes Avenue. And while the homes on those lots tend to be newer the lots they occupy — at least by Charleswood’s . . .

Posted: 2020-04-25

Cultivating joy

Having house plants, being in the garden, touching freshly tilled earth, eating what you’ve grown — not to mention the miracle that is witnessing a flower come full bloom — no matter how you look at it, plants are good . . .

Posted: 2020-04-24

Hire a certified electrician to install outlet for new fridge

Question: My fridge has chosen this to be the perfect time to die in my 1950’s home. We have a new one on the way, but it turns out that the outlet behind the old fridge wasn’t switched to three-prong, when . . .

Posted: 2020-04-18

Get a healthy garden using household ingredients

Spring frosts are disappearing from the forecast, which means it’s a good time to get started on coaxing your garden back to life. Whether you’d like to give your outdoor space a little extra shine — or you want to . . .

Posted: 2020-04-18