Thinking outside the box

Fall Parade of Homes entry as functional as it is stylish

Just call it a risky bit of design business. Eschewing conventionality, Liam Milne — and his design team at Hearth Homes — decided to take a risk with the design of the Elston. One of three 2018 Fall Parade of Homes entries . . .

Posted: 2018-09-29

Peaceful and picturesque

Norwood Flats two-storey a perfect home for a young family

While there are many special neighbourhoods in Winnipeg, there are some areas that really stand out. Norwood Flats fits that bill with its enchanting enclave of homes sprinkled through bays that run off picturesque Lyndale Drive. One of those bays, Larchwood Place, . . .

Posted: 2018-09-29

Yes, you can have it all, including the kitchen sink

Question: Dear Ed: I am remodelling my kitchen and want an old-fashioned open-style kitchen sink with legs. While looking online for more choices, I fell in love with a high-end cast-iron utility sink. My question is, can a utility sink be used . . .

Posted: 2018-09-22

You can cut a dry loaf of bread into cubes to make stuffing

Question: Is there a simple way to prepare stuffing from scratch using dry bread slices? — Samantha Answer: Slice one loaf of dry bread pieces into cubes. In a pot sauté one chopped onion and four sticks chopped celery. Add one teaspoon poultry . . .

Posted: 2018-09-22

'Catio' purrfect way to keep pet safe outdoors

Nifty idea doesn't have to be expensive

This week, while dreaming up column ideas on social media, the topic of shelter for cats came up. My cousin Joanne’s daughter, Diana Heppner Stevens, came through big time. She even sent a photo. "We built one, call it a catio, and . . .

Posted: 2018-09-22

Co-ordination key in electrical change-out

Local talent, little machine make powering through 'trench day' a breeze

During a major renovation, clients often decide to go all-out and tackle multiple upgrades. For Keith Yallits and Sheri Tharnovitch, amidst adding a 300-square-foot addition to their four-season cottage, this meant electing to bump up their hydro service from 100-amp to . . .

Posted: 2018-09-22

Changing brick colour requires some care

Whether DIY or professionally done, there's a right way to alter your home's outer esthetic

Question: I read one of your articles regarding painting stucco. We are contemplating painting our brick on the outside of our house. It is a peach colour and has probably been like that for the past 30 years. I see many . . .

Posted: 2018-09-22

Save the trees, please

Losing your ash tree? Consider these replacements

According to Martha Barwinsky, city forester in Winnipeg, most of our urban forest is actually on private property. This is a startling statement, especially if you were planning to leave it up to the City of Winnipeg to entirely solve the . . .

Posted: 2018-09-22

Keep your sheetslooking sweet

Properly caring for fine linens will extend their age

If you’ve ever been fortunate enough to sleep in a four-star-hotel bed, you know there is nothing like the crisp, clean feel of fine white sheets. I cherished my first set, a wedding present, and was dismayed when, over time, . . .

Posted: 2018-09-22

Multiple options for custom-built space

Hilton Homes' Beverly shines in Fall Parade of Homes

These days, growing families are demanding new homes that are affordable and spacious. And while you’d think builders would need to come up with new home models to meet those demands, that’s not necessarily the case, says Spencer Curtis of Hilton . . .

Posted: 2018-09-22