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

Baking soda, soap key to a clean stovetop

Tips to keep your kitchen tidy and your food tasting its best

Dear Reena: What is the best way to keep fried foods crispy for a long time? — Maddie Dear Maddie: After frying foods, place them on a cooling rack. This method prevents food from resting on a surface and becoming soggy because . . .

Posted: 2019-10-19

Well-appointed infill good fit for neighbourhood

West Fort Garry home offers stylish, functional living

Infill homes may be the darling of the urban-planning crowd, but there’s more to building one than necessarily meets the eye. Once a lot is available, careful design is required to let the new home blend in with its older neighbours. . . .

Posted: 2019-10-19

Luxurious living at its finest

Around the year 2000, Arni Thorsteinson of Shelter Canadian Properties had a vision. That vision was to build an exclusive, high-end condominium complex in a location that was spectacular, yet central. Eventually, he found a riverfront lot in Osborne Village positioned in . . .

Posted: 2019-10-19

Warming up to winter

At a time of year when the weather is cold and there is plenty of debate in the world, October is a model month for doing just about everything that makes you feel warm, and cozy. I’m hoping you read our . . .

Posted: 2019-10-18

Day at lake doesn't feel like day at work

Deck repair brings great joy and intoxicating views

A two-hour journey down Highway 1 east, a quick boat ride to an island cottage, great conversation over a lovely meal and scenery that takes your breath away — does this sound like a nice day trip or weekend getaway? . . .

Posted: 2019-10-12

Coffee and vanilla can combat prominent cauliflower smell in fridge

QUESTION: I am having trouble getting the smell of cauliflower out of my fridge. I have washed the fridge with vinegar and now have a dish of lemon juice and vinegar inside. I also have two boxes of baking soda . . .

Posted: 2019-10-12

Neighbour's marijuana odours can be blunted

Check and seal all common wall areas in your townhome

QUESTION: We have small children, and our neighbours are growing marijuana plants in their basement. We are adjoining townhouses, with concrete walls in between. How are townhome basements and firewalls constructed? Is it only concrete walls separating us, or is . . .

Posted: 2019-10-12

A new direction

International Peace Garden prepares for massive expansion

If you haven’t visited in a very long time, the first impression you will have of the International Peace Garden is that it is nothing like what you remember. Forget the boring floral clock planted with 2, 000 to 5, . . .

Posted: 2019-10-12