Spacious condo checks off all the boxes

Upgrades should attract empty nesters, first-time buyers

At first blush, the needs of first-time homebuyers and downsizers may seem quite disparate. However, a closer look reveals they all share three prerequisites in a home: it must be affordable, well-located and possess the space required to deliver a high . . .

Posted: 2019-01-12

Truck accessories ease reno jobs

Extra space on board great for work and play

For years while touring on the road with my band, one thing became very clear — a reliable mode of transportation is essential. And now, within the construction and renovation industry, this fact remains just as relevant. Moreover, the vehicle’s . . .

Posted: 2019-01-06

Going against the grain

Manitoba growers create farm-to-table initiative with winter food bundle

A new collaborative farm-to-fork initiative that is being launched this month brings a tantalizing mix of farm-grown ingredients to your pantry and table. Similar to a vegetable CSA (community supported agriculture) box but without the vegetables, consumers will be able to . . .

Posted: 2019-01-05

Use lighting to improve your mood

Lighting alters more than the esthetic appeal of your home — it can affect your mood as well. Studies show we are deeply influenced by our home lighting choices. Light that is too blue, bright or artificial can have a . . .

Posted: 2019-01-05

And the winner is...

Collecting and trading can result in interesting connections

Last Saturday, as a token gesture to launch us into downsizing mode for 2019, I offered to give away a Thimble Drome P-40 Flying Tiger model airplane from my collection, to the person who could make the best case for . . .

Posted: 2019-01-05

Break down water cooler to clean it thoroughly

It's more fun to stand around gossiping when it's free of bacteria

Question: I own a water cooler that is about 10 years old. I have misplaced the directions for cleaning the inside of my cooler. I seem to remember using a bleach solution to clean the reservoir. Can you give me . . .

Posted: 2019-01-05

Black is the new black

Dark ambience now revered by designers and homeowners

There was a time when black walls were mostly the purview of goth teens and indie movie theatres. But the colour has been quietly cultivating a broader following among designers and homeowners who want a cosy, enveloping ambience that’s still . . .

Posted: 2019-01-05

Deluxe living comes in efficient package

No space is wasted in Crocus Meadows home

On the surface, it would seem a 1, 645-sq.-ft., two-storey home would be on the small side. That would be a false assumption, says Lilita Klavins of Century 21 Carrie.com, sales representative for the Indigo Deluxe, Odessy Homes’ show home at . . .

Posted: 2019-01-05

Like-new former show home has everything

Young family could slide right into this starter house

Young families often find themselves between a rock and a hard place when looking for a well-appointed and affordable starter home. On the one hand, they can consider purchasing an updated, 1, 200-sq.-ft. bungalow in an established neighbourhood for around $350, . . .

Posted: 2019-01-05

Entomological excitement

U of M scientist describes how he and grad student ID'd continent's first new butterfly species since 2016

In our anxious times marked by the rapid pace of breaking news highlights and lowlights, the discoveries of new plant and insect species constitute truly good news stories. Earlier this month, the United Kingdom’s Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, announced that its . . .

Posted: 2018-12-29