Célébrations: Beaujolais Nouveau Day in Winnipeg

This week marks one of the best holidays of the year. Thursday, November 21st is Beaujolais Nouveau Day! No, you won’t be given the day off work to celebrate, but if you are itching to burn through those remaining vacation . . .

Posted: 2019-11-18

Seeds sown for 75th anniversary

Optimism is high at T & T Seeds as it prepares to celebrate its 75th anniversary. This past year alone,  owner Jarrett Davidson said the company experienced eight per cent sales growth. Significantly, much of that growth, he says, has been . . .

Posted: 2019-11-16

Heat-recovery ventilators need expert touch

QUESTION — I just purchased a home last year. It has an HVAC unit mounted on the basement ceiling. I do not turn it on during the summer because my house will not cool down when using my portable air conditioners. However, . . .

Posted: 2019-11-16

Peroxide-baking soda mix works best on sink stain

QUESTION: I have an almond-coloured Corian kitchen sink that is badly stained. I have tried manufacturer’s cleaners, pure bleach soaked overnight, and bleach-and-water solution soaked overnight. The most effective, but not perfect, is sprinkling baking soda over the sink, then . . .

Posted: 2019-11-16

Vanity play: when custom is the way to go

When planning a bathroom renovation, it is very important to choose the fixtures well in advance to ensure the items are on-hand when needed. When it comes to vanities for bathrooms of standard size and layout, there are always in-store . . .

Posted: 2019-11-16

Big country space, wisely used

It’s a double-edged sword to have an abundance of space for designing a new home. Square footage is good, wise use of that square footage is imperative. If all that space isn’t used wisely, the home stands to become an also-ran . . .

Posted: 2019-11-16

Hiring the right builder is critical

Building a new home is one of the largest investments a family will makes in its lifetime. Needless to say, doing your due diligence when selecting the right builder is critically important when a family is making this type of . . .

Posted: 2019-11-16

Ahead of its time: still modern after 48 years

Every now and then, you encounter a home that features a design that was way ahead of its time. A 2, 732-square-foot walkout bungalow situated on a huge riverfront lot at 6383 Southboine Dr. in Charleswood is one of those homes, . . .

Posted: 2019-11-16

Don't blow the budget, blow minds

A home is more than an address. It’s where meals and memories are made. Whether yours is a space for spreading out homework or rolling out dough, our abode is where many of us, when not at work, spend the . . .

Posted: 2019-11-15

Decorate your home with items you find interesting

How to discover the right style for your space

When it comes to creating and personalizing a space, choosing a decor style is the all-important first step. With so many styles to choose from, though, the prospect of deciding on one can be overwhelming — one that’s often pushed aside . . .

Posted: 2019-11-09