Reader hopes to sniff out cause of catch-basin odour

Question: I am in need of an answer in relation to an existing catch basin and if there is a need to install a sump pump. My home was built without a sump pump and it has a walk-out basement. The catch . . .

Posted: 2019-07-27

Home ownership out of reach for many, statistics suggest

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) recently released statistics on housing starts for the first six months of 2019. The number of single-family detached housing starts in Winnipeg between January and June decreased by eight per cent compared to that . . .

Posted: 2019-07-27

Diverse development offers affordable livability

Streetside showcases something for every buyer

It’s a constant that never changes when it comes to buying a new home: everyone is at a different point in their buying journey. As such, young professionals just starting out, families looking to move up to a more spacious home . . .

Posted: 2019-07-27

Modern classic smooth as glass

After deciding to build a new home back in 2008, Greg Loeppky had to think about where he wanted to build it, and what type of home he wanted to build. The first decision proved to be an easy one, as . . .

Posted: 2019-07-27

Out & About

When summer is at its hottest and you’re city stayed, there’s no reason to be holed up in the house. Get outside and enjoy this short season! Summer is not only everyone’s favourite, July is national ice cream month. Win-win? So . . .

Posted: 2019-07-25

Au Naturel: Élevage Selections 1st Annual Portfolio Tasting

What could be better than a wine tasting on a hot Winnipeg afternoon? Not much else, as it proved. In company of two close friends, one a self-declared wine lover who tends to favour bold reds and another with a . . .

Posted: 2019-07-24

BBQ Inspiration: A Winnipegger's long weekend guide to the best BBQ weekend of the year

Whether you are off to the lake this long weekend or choosing to stay in the city, there is one thing all our weekends should have in common - a BBQ. Preparing and eating food outside is primal, the perfect . . .

Posted: 2019-07-24

Communicate clearly when hiring professionals

Having a paper trail can help prevent mistakes from being made

Got a reno or a build coming up that you’ll be hiring professionals to do? If so, and you want to be pleased as punch with the outcome, probably the most important question you can ask yourself at this stage is: . . .

Posted: 2019-07-20

Trying to fix basement tiles may cost more than it's worth

QUESTION: I came across your column online and was wondering if you could provide me with some advice. In 2015, we purchased an older Toronto home that was built in 1924. While undergoing renovations, we later learned there were moisture issues. . . .

Posted: 2019-07-20

Home is where the herbs are

Interest surges in plants for their benefits in cooking and beyond

Homegrown herbs are becoming the next best thing to sliced bread. Growing herbs is part of an eco-friendly lifestyle — they attract beneficial pollinators to the garden and you can cook with and preserve your harvest, too. There is a . . .

Posted: 2019-07-20