Cutlery scratches on dishes a common household challenge

Question: I have everyday dishes that I really like that say they are lead-free. My stainless-steel cutlery leaves marks on the dishes, which makes them looked scratched and worn. I use Bar Keeper’s Friend and scrub them clean, but as soon . . .

Posted: 2019-05-25

Grand farmhouse holds fond memories

Enthusiasts seek to document and preserve Manitoba's Abandoned History

Way back in the early 1900s, very near Killarney, two Kellaway brothers built two nearly identical and very grand farmhouses, situated about a mile apart from one another. Both still stand, but today, one is in ruins; the other, about to . . .

Posted: 2019-05-25

Experts' pick favourite shower heads for an instant bathroom update

For a new-bathroom feel without the hassle of a full remodel, Jasmine Morvay, an interior designer in Ottawa, has a few ideas: Install a glass door or change the shower curtain, paint wall tiles, paint cabinets, replace mirrors, replace light . . .

Posted: 2019-05-25

Tough stuff

Experts weigh in on perennials that will survive and thrive in Manitoba gardens

Buying on impulse does not apply as much to perennials as it does to annual plants. Generally, perennials are purchased to suit a particular purpose. We garden for beauty, of course, and want to create winning combinations, but it’s about . . .

Posted: 2019-05-25

Bathroom gets extreme makeover

Plumbing changes needed to make best use of spacious facility

For most bathroom remodels, where the rough plumbing terminates doesn’t change provided the layout is functional. In a standard five-by-eight-foot bathroom, the tub is often at the far end of the space, the sink and vanity are closest to the . . .

Posted: 2019-05-25

Special home befits special location

One-of-a-kind lot inspires unique design

As you travel down Northern Lights Drive in South Pointe, it seems like any ordinary street — until you spot the cute little cul-de-sac at its midway point. Although it’s easy to miss, Canvasback Cove is a special spot, Tom Sytkowski . . .

Posted: 2019-05-25

Building a new home doesn't have to be daunting...

But planning and asking the right questions beforehand are critical

Many potential new homebuyers have imagined building their dream home, but instead decide to simply buy an existing home simply because they don’t know where or how to start the process of building a new one. Building a new home is . . .

Posted: 2019-05-25

Sage Creek home harbours hidden treasures

Generous backyard oasis 'simply spectacular'

Taken at face value, 51 Borealis Bay doesn’t differ much from the other homes that populate the quiet, U-shaped street. Looks can be deceiving, though, says Ryan Davis of Re/Max Performance Realty. "When you drive up to the home, it looks like . . .

Posted: 2019-05-25

Meet StreetSide's Realtor Team

StreetSide Developments Winnipeg continues to build upon its parent company, Qualico's long legacy of delivering quality homes. When purchasing a condo with StreetSide, there are a few things a buyer can count on — a strong customer commitment, the strength . . .

Posted: 2019-05-22

Discovering new flavours

Grow Asian vegetables to switch up your garden offerings

There was a time when growing Asian vegetables amounted to sowing a few Daikon radishes and cultivating some yard-long beans, and then as novelties. But in recent decades, as gardeners — and seed catalogues — have discovered the richness of vegetable . . .

Posted: 2019-05-18