Size matters with decks

Proportionality and function are key

Choosing the size of your deck is just as important as the design. When you have a smaller backyard, it makes sense that your deck’s footprint should seem proportionate, yet all the while functional. In the early spring of 2015, Mannie . . .

Posted: 2018-05-05

Perfect flooring for every occasion

Lay flat is 'cheap, easy to install and holds up extremely well,' expert says

If you’re considering replacing tired flooring in your home, choosing flooring for your new home or cabin or finally putting something on that cold concrete basement floor, lay flat flooring may be just the thing. Keeping it very simple, lay flat . . .

Posted: 2018-05-05

Squishing bugs when removing them will attract others

Question: How can I get rid of Asian beetles in my home? — Vanessa Answer: Those unwanted creatures are waking up from their winter hibernation and stinking up homes across Manitoba. Get rid of them as soon as you see them because they . . .

Posted: 2018-05-05

Choose to invest in your garden

Decorate your patio with hardy and resilient perennials that can last for years to come

Every plant purchase is an investment. If your creatively designed annual container arrangement fizzles out by mid-summer, then you’ve wasted both your time and money. By including perennials in your patio pots, you open the door to greater opportunity — . . .

Posted: 2018-05-05

Getting rid of persistent pests presents challenges

Rodents often seek shelter in and around your home

Question: I am trying to determine what critter is digging tunnels around and under our carport. We had a Carolina carport installed 12 years ago that has a 10-foot by eight-foot closed building attached. This structure was placed on our . . .

Posted: 2018-05-05

Buying appliances doesn't have to hurt

How to make major purchases work according to your budget and timeline

It’s no secret a kitchen appliance is a major purchase. So, you might be surprised to learn some of these clever money-saving tips from industry insiders: Don’t focus on seasonal sales You don’t want to wait until your refrigerator or oven breaks . . .

Posted: 2018-05-05

Practical style

River Heights home seamlessly blends classic and cutting-edge elements H15

A new housing development is probably the last thing you’d expect to see in north River Heights. Yet, there it is — an infill development featuring a wonderful cross-section of modern-looking homes at the intersection of Beaverbrook Street and Grosvenor Avenue. Turns . . .

Posted: 2018-05-05

A perfect redone starter in Westwood

1,209-sq.-ft. three-level split offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms and much more

In the past year or two, buying a solid, livable starter home has become a major challenge for young families. With interest rates rising — and the application of the federal government’s stringent stress test — growing families looking for more . . .

Posted: 2018-05-05

Taylor-Bologna Beverly Hills home lists for US$8.6M

Tudor Revival mansion features recreations of celebrity homes

LOS ANGELES —The longtime Beverly Hills home of actress-writer Renée Taylor and her late husband, actor-playwright Joseph Bologna, is for sale at US$8.6 million. Set on a third of an acre, the 1926 Tudor Revival was once occupied by Shirley Temple’s . . .

Posted: 2018-05-05

Gretzky scores purchase of his former California mansion

LOS ANGELES — Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky has reclaimed his former estate in Thousand Oaks, Calif., paying US$13.5 million for the sprawling compound. The 61/2-acre property has had quite the journey since Gretzky sold it to ex-New York Mets . . .

Posted: 2018-05-04