'Just move in and enjoy'

There are pros and cons to buying a new home. On the positive side, you’re getting a brand-new, custom-built home that shouldn’t need much in the way of maintenance or upgrades for five years. That said, there’s a negative that many young . . .

Posted: 2019-12-14

WHAT'S IN A GIFT?

It’s easy to think of holiday shopping as a chore. This year, don’t be a Grinch about giving. Instead, decide to gift with intention. In doing so, you’ll likely save time, money and frustration by being more calculated from the . . .

Posted: 2019-12-13

Keep your garage floor clean and protected

Made-in-Manitoba mats stop the slop

We are nearing that point where, for about the next five months, slop will fall off our cars and onto the garage floor — making a huge, disgusting mess. The warmer the garage, the worse it gets. In my case, the water . . .

Posted: 2019-12-07

Upgrading entertainment unit a complex job

Look of old TV cabinet retained while making it fit new flat-screen TV

The modification of an existing built-in entertainment unit is always possible. The question becomes whether the complexity of the modification outweighs simply replacing the unit. A short while ago, a new client requested an on-site visit to discuss the options regarding . . .

Posted: 2019-12-07

Timing critical for perfect pasta salad

Question: Whenever I make pasta salad, the noodles are either too soft or too hard. How can I ensure perfect pasta every time? — Jordan Answer: Since pasta is the star of your dish, you will want to cook it perfectly. Overcooked pasta . . .

Posted: 2019-12-07

Range hood could be key to solving lingering kitchen smell

Question: I have an 1, 100-square-foot house. When we cook, the odour lingers in the house for at least two days, which is worse in the winter months. I have an HRV. I shut all the bedroom, bathroom and basement doors . . .

Posted: 2019-12-07

How one woman found her bliss

Sweet Petals Farm's journey from a part-time gig to a year-round enterprise

It was just two years ago, in 2017, when Terry Neufeld decided to become a flower farmer and launched her new business, Sweet Petals Farm. I remember walking through her 3.7-acre property, which is located minutes outside of St. Norbert, . . .

Posted: 2019-12-07

Country feel meets city convenience

Inside and out, this home offers plenty of room to breathe

With the stock of mature, oversized infill lots dwindling, families looking to build a king-sized executive-style home in the city are increasingly forced to look at building in communities outside city limits. Fortunately, Roost Custom Builders managed to snag one of . . .

Posted: 2019-12-07

A serene river runs past it

La Salle home a haven for outdoors enthusiasts

Ask homeowners why they built their home in a certain area, and they’ll provide a variety of answers. Glen MacAngus of Royal LePage Top Producers says the outgoing owners of 70 Waterview Dr. — a striking 1, 870-sq.-ft. bungalow found on . . .

Posted: 2019-12-07

Technologies, innovations affect our food choices

Museum exhibit explores importance of preservation

In our kitchens and in the agri-food industry, the conversation about food is shifting. There are competing demands for food that is healthy and nutritious and ultra-processed food that is quicker to gobble down in our fast-paced lifestyles. In a . . .

Posted: 2019-11-30