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

A bevy of good luck on this reno

Failed mini-fridge results in nifty replacement

It’s always disappointing when an appliance fails only a few months past the expiration date of its warranty. Upon the completion of our dining room renovation, the space was populated with an expanded dining room table, a wall-mounted electric fireplace, . . .

Posted: 2020-03-21

Now's the time to turn back time on this classic

Old Eaton's clock in need of a restoration

Well now that we’re all home alone for a while it might be a good idea to figure out something to do. So here in my bunker I made an executive decision and decided to focus on the projects I’ve had . . .

Posted: 2020-03-21

Old ceiling fans likely cause of cold bathrooms

Question: My house was retrofitted with a heat recover ventilator (HRV) system a number of years ago. Both of the home’s bathrooms had ductwork retrofitted at the time to connect to the HRV system. The two bathrooms also have ceiling exhaust . . .

Posted: 2020-03-21

Charming country living in Headingley

Spacious bunglalow has a rustic appeal

Building a sprawling bungalow on a country-sized lot likely isn’t the biggest challenge a builder will face. Rather, the biggest task is to come up with a vision for the home — and then execute it in flawless fashion. Jason Arlt says . . .

Posted: 2020-03-21

Standing tall

Updated two-storey offers everything a modern family needs

No matter what street you travel down there always seems to be one home that stands above the rest. That’s the case with this spacious two-storey home in La Salle, says David Phillips of Century 21 Carrie Realty. "It’s just a stunning . . .

Posted: 2020-03-21

Parade of Homes on now, Home and Garden Show coming up

The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s 2020 Spring Parade of Homes is in full swing, providing Manitobans looking to build their new dream home with a multitude of examples and choices in home designs, layouts, and neighbourhood options to explore. The Parade . . .

Posted: 2020-03-14

Dirty secrets

North Dakota farmer recommends following five principles of soil health

Gabe Brown is very much in demand as a speaker. Farmers and ranchers, large corporate food companies, community garden stewards and backyard gardeners flock to hear his message about soil health and land regeneration. It’s a message that applies to . . .

Posted: 2020-03-14

Stoned, not tiled

Classy feature wall ROCKS

Throughout the years my list of frequent renovations has ranged from bathrooms and kitchens to decks and fences, as well as a few large additions and basements. A few years ago the pergola almost made it on this list — . . .

Posted: 2020-03-14