Should it stay or should it go?

Laurie Mustard is cleaning up his act, one piece at a time

This home alone thing is turning into way too much work. Foolishly I took my own advice and started sorting room by room through what should stay and what should go. But you have to make a commitment that the stuff . . .

Posted: 2020-03-28

The show must not go on

Annual show cancelled, but still plenty of options for orchid lovers

In a perfect world, we would have been meeting one another today at the annual Orchid Show & Sale hosted by the Manitoba Orchid Society. What a difference a month makes. March has brought a long string of event cancellations . . .

Posted: 2020-03-28

Painting or covering asbestos duct tape a good practice

Question: I was hoping you could give a little advice. I have been searching all over to find a general answer about what to do with the asbestos tape on the duct work joints in my home. It is basically . . .

Posted: 2020-03-28

Heat frozen shortbread cookies in oven for crispness

Question: I like baking shortbread cookies because they freeze well, which makes them an easy snack to pull out when company drops by. The only problem is that when I remove them from the freezer, they become soggy. Any tips? . . .

Posted: 2020-03-28

Family first in this generous two-storey

Thoughtful layout offers large families proven value

While space is surely the first thing large families look for in a new home, a flexible floor plan has to be a close second. That flexibility is a must because large and active families need a home that gives them . . .

Posted: 2020-03-28

Affordable and adorable

Newer condo unit offers great value and terrific features

First-time buyers, young professionals and retirees are often faced with budget restraints that make home shopping more of a chore than a joy. Amber Treichel of RE/MAX Performance Realty knows the challenges these home shoppers face and has a listing that . . .

Posted: 2020-03-28

Cleaning and design tips for a healthy, happy home

For so many, the desire is for home to feel like a haven, a place where you feel warm, cozy and safe. Health is also top of mind, creating a clean and healthy environment. As you look for ways to . . .

Posted: 2020-03-21

Dazzling dahlias

Farm near Domain poised to supply many local florists

It started with a dahlia called Café au Lait. Most of us have loved dahlias all our lives but when Café au Lait burst onto the scene a few years ago with her fully double, massive blooms that are the . . .

Posted: 2020-03-21

Open houses see changes amid concerns over coronavirus

If you walk into an open house in the near future, you might notice a few changes: More hand sanitizer or shoeless feet, perhaps. The coronavirus pandemic is causing ripple effects in the real estate market as homebuyers and sellers react . . .

Posted: 2020-03-21

Make canned soup sizzle with extra ingredients

Question: I am not a huge fan of canned soup, but in a panic I stocked up on a bunch of canned soups. How can I improve the taste? — Jessica Answer: You can liven up many soups by adding one . . .

Posted: 2020-03-21