Tips to get the most out of your garage

When you first bought your home, you had a vision for creating a perfectly organized garage. Over the years, that dream has dwindled — buried beneath a pile of clutter that has transformed your garage into a mystifying and unmanageable . . .

Posted: 2018-08-04

One man's trash, another man's treasure

You may like the look of your lawn ornaments, but your neighbours might hate you

Do the "ornaments" in your neighbour’s yard drive you nuts? For example, I am just about to bring home this beautiful old Minneapolis Moline plow for display in my yard. In my humble opinion, it’s a thing of beauty, a work of . . .

Posted: 2018-08-04

Looking back at my first home renovation

A few weeks back, a client asked what my first home renovation was and when it occurred. Other than changing the paint colour in the rooms of my first house, the truth is my very first reno was so long . . .

Posted: 2018-08-04

Close up holes to prevent rodents from entering your home

Question: I read one of your articles about insulation and rodents. Do they chew through soft spray foam insulation? Do they chew through hard spray foam insulation? I’ve put up hardware cloth with one quarter-inch spaces over any openings. But now . . .

Posted: 2018-08-04

Making home your destination

There's a world of decor possibilities to spruce up your staycation hot spot

DALLAS — Maybe it’s your budget that’s keeping you from skipping town — or perhaps your boss is to blame. Even without an out-of-town adventure or hotel overnight on the calendar, travel-inspired interiors can get you away from the daily . . .

Posted: 2018-08-04

Look out for your city's development and growth

When city council candidates come knocking, ask them the right questions

With Winnipeg’s population expected to grow to one million by 2040, understanding how we will need to collectively plan for growth in a way that enables Winnipeggers to live, work and play in a prosperous and sustainable city is key . . .

Posted: 2018-08-04

Innovative layout a feast for the eyes

House 'blends modern and rustic design elements beautifully'

With its clean, linear facade, there’s no mistaking the intent behind the design of 40 Willow Brook Rd. Without a doubt, this is a slick, modern-concept home, you immediately surmise. Then you spy red brick trim on the corner of the triple . . .

Posted: 2018-08-04

Talk show host sells 'generes'-sized estate

Couple restored, updated and expanded Montecito property

LOS ANGELES — Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi have made a quiet exit from their Montecito estate, selling the romantic weekend retreat in an off-market deal for US$34 million. The couple bought the 16.88-acre spread in . . .

Posted: 2018-08-04

Bungalow checks all the boxes

Livable, family-friendly home in Lorette is move-in ready

While everyone has a different take on what value in a home means to them, buyers do tend to share several preferences. The short list includes a home that is move-in-ready, in a great location, stylish and affordable. Stephen Olyniuk of RE/MAX . . .

Posted: 2018-08-04

Warm water will fix your sticky honey situation

Question: I keep honey in a plastic bottle and now the remaining honey is sticking to the bottle. It has hardened and I can’t get it out. What can I do to use the leftover honey? — Peter Answer: If you wish to . . .

Posted: 2018-07-28