Be beautiful, live well

Over the past few weeks, I have spoken with good friends, as well as family and colleagues about whether or not they’ve committed to resolve to be better in 2020. More often than not, the response has been, "I’m making . . .

Posted: 2020-01-10

Tips for keeping your baby safe at home

If you’re welcoming a new baby to the family, you may be wondering what you can do to keep the little one safe at home. Whether this is your first baby or your fifth grandchild, there are lots of things . . .

Posted: 2020-01-04

Cleaning tasks to tackle at home after the holidays

The countertops were polished and the floors all spic and span, and then came friends and family, trudging through the foyer with suitcases and gifts in tow. Or perhaps in your hurry to get out the door, you weren’t able . . .

Posted: 2020-01-04

Decor ideas that worked in 2019

Wow, it’s hard to believe 2020 is upon us! Last year was a whirlwind of excitement and change for me, starting with becoming the new steward of Nell Hill’s. We wanted to look back at some of our favourite moments from . . .

Posted: 2020-01-04

Cheese should be kept in the fridge

Question: I noticed that my local grocery store leaves blocks of cheese on the counter beside the cash register. Can I store my marble cheese block at room temperature? Thanks. — Martin Answer: Most blocks of cheese require refrigeration. Some high-quality cheeses . . .

Posted: 2020-01-04

Brighter, repurposed rooms trending

Think outside to add personality to interior design

MINNEAPOLIS — Colourful kitchen islands, mud rooms reconceived as "family entrances" and "shopping" your closets for home decor — those are some of the predictions Twin Cities interior designers are making for 2020. But these specific trends are part of two . . .

Posted: 2020-01-04

Energy-efficient upgrades to save you money

From LED lights to electric cars, the market for energy-efficient investments can feel overwhelming and oversaturated. Fortunately, there are a few home improvements you can make that really do make a difference in your bottom line. These six projects will . . .

Posted: 2020-01-04

Suspended ceiling gets a facelift

Reusing existing grid saves time and money

In the fall of 2018 amidst a rather intense and complex addition to a four-season cottage near Grand Beach, a relatively simple basement ceiling upgrade was squeezed into my calendar over a weekend. With the materials on-site, the project began . . .

Posted: 2020-01-04

Check value before chucking heirlooms

You never know what old stuff might be worth

I am regularly approached by people asking me what to do with keepsakes, furniture, old letters, family photos and movies — you name it — usually passed along by parents and grandparents. I try to be as helpful as possible. Too . . .

Posted: 2020-01-04

Living the high life

Well-executed luxury condominiums bring stylish flair to North Kildonan

For the longest time, there were no luxury condominiums in the city’s northern quadrant. The arrival of the Residences of 1914, located at 1914 Henderson Hwy., took care of that deficiency, says Jeremy Hiebert of the Powell Property Group. "Until recently, there . . .

Posted: 2020-01-04