Asbestos complicates insulation project

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

Posted: 2019-12-14

Raised bungalow out of the ordinary

Creative design delivers style, function and plenty of character

There are times when first impressions can be misleading. A prime example is Signature Homes’ latest show home at 16 Berry Hill Rd. in Prairie Pointe. Situated between a pair of king-sized two-storey homes, the 1, 255-sq.-ft. raised bungalow looks rather ordinary . . .

Posted: 2019-12-14

'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