Welcoming back an old friend

Return of the Jens Munk rose commemorates namesake's expedition to Manitoba

When Karl Sorensen opened the box containing a dozen Jens Munk roses, which arrived in Winnipeg in early May from Corn Hill Nursery in New Brunswick, it was a moment he had long been awaiting. Word of the arrival of the . . .

Posted: 2019-07-27

Vinegar can be used to help remove cutlery stains

Question: How can I get rid of the discolouration on my cutlery? — Ivy  Answer: In commercial kitchens it is very common to toss cutlery into a sink of plain old white vinegar, let it soak and polish with a cloth. Or cut a . . .

Posted: 2019-07-27

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