Pictures worth a 1,000 words

Progress photos are valuable for the contractor, client, reference, portfolio and more

Long before my journey as a renovator and builder for hire began, a protocol of photo-logging had already taken hold. From the onset, I had grown accustomed to snapping daily pics, to serve as visual documentation of a project’s progress. . . .

Posted: 2019-03-02

Troubleshoot filter before costly overhaul

Question: I am a single mom of three sons. About six to eight years ago, before my husband passed away, he installed a Dynamo electrostatic filter system. A few months ago, I noticed an excessive amount of dust that was a . . .

Posted: 2019-03-02

Skip the steam cleaner, use shaving cream to clean the rug

Question: I own a large area rug. I don’t know the fibre content of the rug, but I need to clean it. Without renting a steam cleaner or hiring a professional, how can I clean the rug? — Macey Answer: Consider shaving . . .

Posted: 2019-03-02

Starting with seeds yields positive results

Tomatoes, peppers flourish over summer growing season

Starting your own vegetables from seeds is a great way to improve your family’s food security. People who grow their own fresh vegetables consume more vegetables. Benefits include more healthy fibre in your diet and greater access to fresh food . . .

Posted: 2019-03-02

Versatility offers vast opportunities

Spring Parade of Homes

Due to an ever-evolving lifestyle, young families need a home that can readily adapt to their changing needs. The Eldwood IV — Randall Homes’ 2019 Spring Parade of Homes entry, which can be found at 14 Red Sky Rd. in Sage . . .

Posted: 2019-03-02

Bi-level offers tranquility, convenience

Original owners built eye-catching home in 2013

Many of us dream of living in a well-appointed home in a quiet, secluded spot away from the daily grind of city life. Michael Leclerc of Royal LePage Top Producers Real Estate says the couple who built this 1, 476-sq.-ft. bi-level . . .

Posted: 2019-03-02

There's a parade fixing to spring up...

Best and brightest of local home building and renovation ready for latest showcase

Next Saturday, Manitoba’s best homebuilders will begin a three-week showcase of 131 new show homes during the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s 2019 Spring Parade of Homes. From March 2 to 24, you’ll have the chance to see the latest trends in . . .

Posted: 2019-02-23

A new garden every season

Container designs allow people to get in touch with their artistic side

Earl Lieske III has a great eye for container design. A professional horticulturist, Lieske is the custom planter design lead at Chalet Nursery, a third-generation, family-owned business that was named Innovator of the Year by Garden Center Magazine. Chalet is . . .

Posted: 2019-02-23

MoMA exhibit explores good design in everyday products

NEW YORK — From early Tupperware containers to Chemex coffee makers to sleek midcentury modern furniture, a new show at the Museum of Modern Art explores the democratizing and uplifting potential of design in everyday life. The Value of Good Design . . .

Posted: 2019-02-23

Simple steps to updating your kitchen

From getting rid of clutter to adding an accent wall, how to make the room look brand new

Who hasn’t stared at their kitchen and wished HGTV could sweep in and update it? Short of a television show’s budget and ability to bring in contractors, the next best thing might be talking to people who have decorated for . . .

Posted: 2019-02-23