Solving moisture issues need not require fuss or cost

Question: I recently had a new furnace installed, as well as my old vermiculite attic insulation replaced with blown-in fibreglass insulation. Will I have a problem with condensation in my attic due to higher humidity in my house because there is . . .

Posted: 2019-09-07

Could make wine if deer weren't so hungry

Apples, berries popular with people and wildlife

Apparently, there’s wine growing in my yard. That can’t be a bad thing. This wine is currently in its earlier form, chokecherries, which I know people make jam from, as well. What a waste. If you’re going to do that, at least . . .

Posted: 2019-09-07

Milk will last for as long as two hours at room temperature

Question: How long can milk sit out before it needs to be refrigerated? — Grace Answer: Milk can sit out at room temperature for two hours and still be safe. After two hours, dump the milk out, wash the cup and refill.   Question: I hate . . .

Posted: 2019-09-07

Customizable home can fit any family's needs

Brand-new model unveiled during Fall Parade of Homes

Budgets are tight for young families looking for a spacious home, but acquiring more room typically comes at a cost. Chris Magas of Daytona Homes says the master builder is unveiling a brand-new model, the Endeavour, during the 2019 Fall Parade . . .

Posted: 2019-09-07

Rustic bungalow offers privacy and comfort

Home nestled in nature without being too far from the city

Peace and quiet is something so many of us desire, yet so few of us get enough of. Chris Pennycook of Royal LePage Dynamic Real Estate says he just listed a spectacular bungalow in St. Francois Xavier that provides solitude without . . .

Posted: 2019-09-07

Taking The Plunge

Free advice for first-time home buyers

INVESTING IN A HOME can be a nerve-wracking experience for many first-time buyers. Two of the most difficult questions they'll have to answer are, 'How much can I afford to spend on a home?' and 'How am I going to . . .

Posted: 2019-09-07

Have it your way

New home options cover the waterfront

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR inspiration to help design your dream home, you'll find plenty of it during the Fall Parade of Homes. The latest and greatest style trends, design features, materials and nuts-and-bolts construction methods and innovations are on full . . .

Posted: 2019-09-07

The Big Sleepover

Guest beds made for grownups

Creating a comfortable nest for overnight guests is all about the small details — and one big one. A bedside table big enough to hold a book and small necessities, a reading lamp that casts sufficient light, . . .

Posted: 2019-09-06

Detox your Life

Fall has long been seen as a favourable season to purge unwanted habits — a kindred spirit to routine. As so often is the case, as summer unfurls, so too does our discipline. Especially here in Manitoba as we tend . . .

Posted: 2019-09-06

Animal Kingdoms

Pet-friendly condos are the cat′s meow

When Angela Farkas and Alana Fiks went shopping for a new home last fall, they hit on an ideal fit — for them and their little dog, too. The proprietors of Black Market Provisions on South Osborne Street found a prime . . .

Posted: 2019-09-06