Stucco stain could be nothing more than an eyesore

If it hasn't gotten any worse, it's probably not a problem

Question: I was wondering if you would consider giving us an opinion on a stucco concern we have. We purchased our home in Steinbach in 2011. It was built in 2006.The front entrance of the home had an unsightly stucco . . .

Posted: 2018-05-19

Repurposed bricks lay foundation of friendship

'The brick wall that had been the brick walkway has never looked better'

With all the recent renovations nearing completion at my house, I couldn’t help but reflect upon the first few weeks at this property. After I had moved in, there were just so many upgrades on my to-do list — it . . .

Posted: 2018-05-19

Grill season is coming

No summer weekend is complete without an outdoor barbecue. But before you fire up the grill this season, you’ll want to give it a thorough cleaning and make sure it’s safe to use. After all, you don’t want a grimy, . . .

Posted: 2018-05-19

Meet Zoe: the functional home with style

Hilton Homes delivers unique abode in Bonavista

It’s a feature you don’t often see in a foyer: a huge window on its rear wall which not only lets in loads of light, but also reveals a creatively positioned outdoor space. That space? A covered side deck situated at . . .

Posted: 2018-05-19

Bungalow-style condo a great downsizing option

Home offers more living and storage space than an apartment

Many empty nesters dread downsizing — and for good reason. Once the initial euphoria of moving into a more affordable, lower-maintenance apartment-style condo subsides, they face the reality of having to find a way to live comfortably in a unit that’s . . .

Posted: 2018-05-19

Swift swiftly selling in L.A. neighbourhood

LOS ANGELES — Taylor Swift is leaving behind a blank space on L.A.’s Westside. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter has sold her mini-estate in Beverly Hills for US$4 million in a deal completed off-market and has put another home on the same . . .

Posted: 2018-05-19

Greenhouse industry finds ways to thrive

Running a garden centre is 'hard work but the rewards are wonderful and very grounding'

In Manitoba today, more and more women are driving change and new opportunities in the local greenhouse industry. In an era where every big box store has a greenhouse and even Amazon has launched its own plant store, how are these . . .

Posted: 2018-05-12

Making prize-worthy cookies is easier than you think

Question: Whenever I bake cookies, the recipe says to mix all dry ingredients together before adding them to the wet ingredients. Why can’t I just add all the ingredients together in one bowl? Also, how can I make my cookies . . .

Posted: 2018-05-12

Efficiencies found in kitchen move

A lucky coincidence allows this build to be completed over a weekend

Have you ever noticed your house has at least one plumbing wall in common, providing services to two rooms adjacent to each other? This isn’t by accident. It is efficient and cost effective to have a common wall which contains water . . .

Posted: 2018-05-12

Add some colour to your garden today

Not all plants have to wait for the frost to disappear before planting

Flower power season is almost upon us — the determining factor being the arrival of frost-free weather. It’s almost here (always a bit of a roll of the dice) and no one is more ready to peddle their petals than my . . .

Posted: 2018-05-12