Gurgling noises just won't leave us alone

Question: We live on the second floor of a new two-storey condominium building. When it is windy, which is a lot out in the country, we get a gurgling sound in our kitchen sink. Yesterday was windy all day and . . .

Posted: 2018-05-26

Country meets contemporary

Oak Bluff West bungalow strikes fine balance between rustic and modern

What does a builder do when presented with the opportunity to come up with a fresh design on an oversized lot in a rural setting? Create a countrified yet contemporary home, says Jennifer Gulay of Royal LePage Alliance, sales representative for . . .

Posted: 2018-05-26

Cash deal renos often too good to be true

With the May long weekend in our rear-view mirror and warmer weather here to stay, Manitobans are now fully engaged in yardwork, gardening and preparing for the summer. Sometimes, that also means planning a summer renovation project for your home. Many . . .

Posted: 2018-05-26

The signature home on Scotia Street

Classic house has been lovingly remodelled by outgoing owners

Some 81 years ago, one of the founding members of the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association decided to build a home on Scotia Street. And it wasn’t to be just any home. Not only was it to be built to exacting standards, but . . .

Posted: 2018-05-26

It's time to garden!

We've been waiting patiently for this; gardening time. After diligent weather checks, it is looking like clear sailing for the beginning of the planting season.  The early years of gardening would reference the old world calendar of gardening; most importantly, . . .

Posted: 2018-05-23

Keep garlic bulbs fresh and sprout-free

Question: What is the best way to conserve garlic bulbs and prevent them from sprouting? — Raymond Answer: It all begins at the store. Choose the freshest garlic, free from bruises and sprouts. Avoid storing garlic bulbs in a regular residential fridge because . . .

Posted: 2018-05-19

Interior designers worth the investment

Not just a luxury for the 'hoity-toity'

Building a new home? Planning a reno? Staying put... but would love to give your living space a creative new look tailored to you? Then you’ll likely be as happy as I was to learn of this terrific and affordable service. For . . .

Posted: 2018-05-19

Fresh food season has arrived

Meal prepping? Make garden centres and farmer's markets your one-stop shop

What’s for dinner? With the arrival of the local fresh food season, the answer to that age-old question just got a whole lot easier. Fresh ingredients are as close as your nearest garden centre or farmer’s market. Manitoba-grown asparagus leads the . . .

Posted: 2018-05-19

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