Freeze yogurt to make it last longer

Question: Before I go to bed, I like to drink a cup of hot milk. The problem is that when I pour the milk into my stainless-steel pot, it sticks to the bottom and burns immediately. Any tips? — Jacob Answer: Before pouring . . .

Posted: 2019-09-21

Resurfaced deck shows beautifully

Project took little time and was worth the effort

While working on an ensuite renovation project which started in late August, my clients persuaded me to inspect the three-tiered deck in their backyard. Many of the 25-year-old, 2x6 top-decking cedar planks were in very poor condition — spongy and rotten. The . . .

Posted: 2019-09-21

What could be hiding in your yard?

Metal-detecting treasure hunter digs deep into history

You may have buried treasure in your yard. Yes you. Me too, which is why I bought a metal detector a few years ago. Guess it’s about time to try using it. Who KNOWS where someone may have buried their box of . . .

Posted: 2019-09-21

Colleges pursue cheaper, more sustainable dorm decor

Balancing hampers piled with clothes, shower caddies, desk lamps and other dorm essentials on their hips, a cluster of Hamline University students were looking for the checkout counter. There wasn’t one. "You can just take it, " Emma Kiley said. "Everything is . . .

Posted: 2019-09-21

Sunroom flooring must be able to withstand seasonal shifts

Question: Wondering if you could offer some advice for the flooring in our three-season, south-facing sunroom. The sunroom is a Sunshade product, so basically all glass. We were considering hardwood, engineered high-end laminate or bamboo, but wondered how these products would . . .

Posted: 2019-09-21

Practical meets luxury in RidgeWood West

Three-bedroom bungalow unveiled during Fall Parade of Homes

Hearth Homes’ design team had three goals when they began building their latest show home for the 2019 Fall Parade of Homes. "We started with a number of goals and eventually whittled them down to three, " says Liam Milne, the . . .

Posted: 2019-09-21

Ideal family house is a package deal

Montana A, featured in Fall Parade of Homes, comes with appliances and lots of finishing touches

At the best of times, buying a new home is a stressful experience. That stress is amplified even more when you’re a young, expanding family looking for an affordable yet livable move-up home. Hence — after living in a small one-bedroom apartment . . .

Posted: 2019-09-21

Don't miss a thing at MHBA Fall Parade of Homes

Following these tips ensures you see as many new properties as possible

The 2019 Fall Parade of Homes is well underway. Over the past two weeks, hundreds of people have visited many of the great show homes on display. Every parade, the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association (MHBA) likes to provide some tried . . .

Posted: 2019-09-21

Falling into place

As we approach the September equinox, when the sun appears to cross the celestial equator, and many retreat indoors, the season is upon us for heartier eats and the feeling that everything is falling into place. Kids are back at . . .

Posted: 2019-09-20

Seal up your home

Aerobarrier's breakthrough technology

The residential construction industry just got a little tighter. New to Canada as of January 2018, AeroBarrier is latest technology to advance building science — a new way to envelope seal your home. Backed by Gord Cooke, President at Building Knowledge Canada, . . .

Posted: 2019-09-19