10 tips to get your home organized

Containers and cartons help eliminate clutter

Clear the clutter! More than ever before, people are opting for minimalism instead of overstuffed and cluttered homes. From items purchased on a vacation to treasured mementos and those that have been gifted, the accumulation of items may be what . . .

Posted: 2019-12-21

Forecast optimistic for Manitoba homebuilders

Recent housing reports and economic projections for 2020 are providing Manitoba’s residential construction industry with some optimism for the upcoming year. This is welcome news following two years of declining single-family housing starts and challenging market conditions. According to the Canadian . . .

Posted: 2019-12-21

Homemade salsa easy to make and delicious

Question: I want a recipe for homemade salsa? Do I need to cook it before I serve it? — Britany Answer: Salsa does not necessarily require cooking; however, uncooked salsa has more of a bite. If you choose not to cook . . .

Posted: 2019-12-21

Dreaming of a black and white Christmas

Laurie Mustard fondly remembers past holidays

Christmas was a wonderful time back in the mid-1950s when I was a young lad growing up in Killarney. Seems to me the season was more about family and get-togethers back then, and people home for the holidays, presents, too, of . . .

Posted: 2019-12-21

Bring warmth to a modern house with decor

As a home decor enthusiast and shop owner I am always looking for new and exciting challenges. It is truly amazing how much decor can change an entire home. I got my wish this October when Nell Hill’s had the . . .

Posted: 2019-12-21

Adding more insulation to attic a simple process

Question: We have a bungalow built in the early 1960s that was moved to our farm location near Winnipeg in 1991. At the time it had only three inches of insulation between the attic rafters, so we had a local . . .

Posted: 2019-12-21

Foyer to heaven

New exterior door leads to functional reno

When the main entry door to the house begins to malfunction, the obvious solution is to completely replace the exterior door and jamb. To complete the upgrade improvements to the foyer floor may as well be tackled at the same . . .

Posted: 2019-12-21

Growing wild in Alaska

Couple living life off the grid and loving it

Most of us take small comforts for granted, things like indoor plumbing, heating and electricity. We like to live in a location where we are close to all amenities and have easy access to transportation. We enjoy having friends and . . .

Posted: 2019-12-21

Covering all the bases

Prairie Haven offers value, space and flexibility

Generally speaking, large families are looking for three things in a new home. That home has to offer value, it must be large enough for the family to spread out, and it must possess a flexible floor plan. The Prairie Haven — . . .

Posted: 2019-12-21

Contemporary classic

Extensive renovation ushers Tuxedo home into the 21st century

Think of Tuxedo, and you immediately visualize stately, king-sized homes situated on huge lots surrounded by mature trees. Problem is, those classic homes — as good as they look from the outside — can often be dated inside. Consequently, many Tuxedo . . .

Posted: 2019-12-21