Simple ways to freshen up a room this fall

From pillows to plant life, changing your scene can be a snap

Before holiday preparations overload already busy lives, it’s a good time to freshen up our homes for our guests and ourselves — and that doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank. Some simple switches and a few purchases can work magic. . . .

Posted: 2019-10-26

Retailer could help with mortar repair

Certain projects require specialized advice

Question: I have an old Wolseley home, built in 1911, with a stone foundation that appears to be a limestone/Tyndall stone type. There are a couple of small areas that I am looking to repoint on the exterior above grade. . . .

Posted: 2019-10-26

Vinegar, water and dish soap can help unplug sink drain

QUESTION: What can I do for a kitchen sink that keeps plugging up? I use the plunger to unplug it, but my husband does not want me using Drano. What natural products can I use? — Dale Answer: If possible, remove the trap . . .

Posted: 2019-10-26

The style and function you're looking for

Sage Creek home offers unique great-room design and much more

When it comes to great-room floor plans, builders can’t reinvent the wheel. However, they can alter a plan so it offers a different look, taking a great room’s function level to new heights in the process. That was the idea behind the . . .

Posted: 2019-10-26

Crescentwood condo unique in the best way

Modern, open-concept home located in established neighbourhood

There are times when even the coolest of properties escapes notice. Case in point is 2 Arbuthnot St., a two-storey luxury condominium that’s located at the corner of Arbuthnot Street, Grosvenor Avenue and Wellington Crescent. Unobtrusively set back from the street amid . . .

Posted: 2019-10-26

Why should you use a REALTOR®

Taking the plunge into homeownership is an exciting time! From the relief of getting pre-approved for a mortgage to the anticipation of waiting for your offer to be accepted, there can be a rollercoaster of emotions involved in this life . . .

Posted: 2019-10-22

Film producer eyes record-breaking sale

If sold for asking price, home could make Brentwood history

LOS ANGELES — Blockbuster film producer Joel Silver is looking for his second major home release in two years. After selling his Malibu estate last year for US$38 million, Silver has listed his Brentwood home for sale at US$77.5 million. The . . .

Posted: 2019-10-19

Hire a RenoMark professional for your renovation

Cutting corners on a contractor can cause problems down the road

Residential renovations are big business in Manitoba. In fact, Manitobans spend more on renovating their existing homes than they spend on new home construction in our province. In 2018, Manitobans invested more than $2.7 billion into renovation projects to improve their . . .

Posted: 2019-10-19

Bathroom reno hides unsightly pipes

The concealment of unsightly plumbing is sometimes required during a bathroom renovation, especially when existing pipes cannot be conveniently relocated or rerouted. While on site at a six-piece bathroom remodel and expansion this past winter, much pre-planning gave way to . . .

Posted: 2019-10-19

From Hawaii to your living room

Shipments of Hawaii-grown cut flowers and tropical greenery — anthurium, orchids, fiddlehead ferns, gingers, heliconia, Monstera deliciosa and more — are arriving weekly at retail outlets in Canada, including direct delivery to two florist shops in Winnipeg. Following a heady . . .

Posted: 2019-10-19