Townhome stunningly appointed

Sage Creek property offers feast of features

Sometimes, the most pleasant surprises just seem to jump out at you from out of the blue. That’s the case with Stone Ridge on the Creek Condominiums in Sage Creek, Sherri Baldwin of RE/MAX Executives Realty says. "They are a small collection . . .

Posted: 2019-04-06

Lemon water a quick way to freshen up old microwave

Question: I have a microwave that I purchased 15 years ago. I have never cleaned it and it smells pretty bad. Can you give me advice on how to properly clean the unit? I’m planning to boil four tablespoons of . . .

Posted: 2019-03-30

Garden snips, hoses and gloves, oh my!

Experts recommend their most used and loved tools

Kelly Smith Trimble, editorial director of HGTV.com and author of Vegetable Gardening Wisdom: Daily Advice and Inspiration for Getting the Most from Your Garden, has a shed full of her favourite gardening tools. If she had to pick only five . . .

Posted: 2019-03-30

Will aluminum foil keep hungry squirrels from precious tomatoes?

Dear Joan: My wife and I had a unique experience last year with squirrels that annually invade my tomato crop. I’ve resolved over the years to give them a third of the crop and we get the rest. It’s been an arrangement . . .

Posted: 2019-03-30

Nature and art's healing powers

Winnipeg Art Gallery event will celebrate creativity, beauty and wellness

A groundbreaking study by Australian researchers following individuals in their 60s found that those who made gardening a part of their regular routine had a 36 per cent lower risk of dementia. Whether or not the benefits of gardening will . . .

Posted: 2019-03-30

Bringing the elements indoors

Artists, photographers, brands celebrate design at New York show

NEW YORK — Intrepid visitors to the Architectural Digest Design Show here this month braved lashings of chilly rain to get there. But inside, the elements were the source of inspiration. Water, wind, earth, light — artists found clever ways to . . .

Posted: 2019-03-30

Five projects to storm-proof your home

If there’s one thing homeowners know all too well, it’s that storms can be destructive. Everything from rain and hail to strong winds can damage a house during a storm, especially if you’re not prepared. Fortunately, there are several things . . .

Posted: 2019-03-30

Heating cables OK for eavestroughs, rarely ideal

There are better and probably far less costly ways to deal with icicle woes

Question: I’ve read your previous article on why you shouldn’t use heating cable on roofs. Wouldn’t it be better installing the heat cable only in the eavestrough, and then running it via the downspout, not putting any of the cable . . .

Posted: 2019-03-30

All your renovation project needs under one roof

From great guests to the ever-handy Ask a Renovator booth, Winnipeg Home and Garden Show has you covered

Two major residential housing events signal the official start of spring here in Manitoba. The first is the MHBA’s Spring Parade of Homes — which just wrapped up last weekend. The second is the Winnipeg Home and Garden Show. This year’s . . .

Posted: 2019-03-30

Preparing for potential flooding

Create an emergency plan to keep safe and dry with these helpful tips

If this year’s spring flood rises in your direction, are you prepared? While writing this on Wednesday, the current Manitoba government forecast within the Red River Valley warns of a high risk of major flooding, while the Assiniboine and Souris Rivers . . .

Posted: 2019-03-30