Stained stainless-steel sink has seen better days

Question: I was cleaning stainless-steel oven racks one day, using Easy-Off to loosen grime. I put the racks in my stainless-steel kitchen sink and left them there too long. Now my sink is all marked up from the chemicals in . . .

Posted: 2018-04-28

Window design could be behind water leakage

Question: My upper-unit condo in Fort Richmond occupies the second and third floors. Last fall, a strip of material became partially detached from the base of a second-floor window. A repairman was called out to investigate. He took pictures, removed . . .

Posted: 2018-04-28

A space to call your home

Headingley bungalow proves you can have both form and function

There’s a risk that comes with designing a new home with a wide-open floor plan. That risk? A great room that feels cold and cavernous and lacks personality. Fortunately, Avanti Homes’s design team recognized that potential pitfall and designed 14 Southdown Lane’s . . .

Posted: 2018-04-28

A contemporary Crescentwood classic

Masterfully renovated 1950s home blends brand-new look and vintage character

It’s something you don’t automatically expect in a Crescentwood classic: a home that features a fresh, modern design and contemporary decor. Yet, that’s what you find the moment you set foot in the generous foyer at 1092 Mulvey Ave.: a home . . .

Posted: 2018-04-28

L.A. mansions the most expensive in U.S.

The 'Billionaire' and the 'Manor' top the list of priciest residences

LOS ANGELES —The most expensive home for sale in America is still found in Los Angeles, but it’s no longer the larger-than-life mansion that debuted a year ago in Bel-Air at US$250 million. That speculative wonder of owner-developer Bruce Makowsky has . . .

Posted: 2018-04-28

How to use mirrors in your decorating

Mirrors are one of those accessories that tend to be either overused or underused. They come in all shapes and sizes, colours and finishes, and as such serve as the perfect complement to nearly any space. Mirrors can be purposeful . . .

Posted: 2018-04-21

Awards handed out at Spring Parade of Homes gala

The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association held its annual Spring Parade of Homes gala at the Hotel Fort Garry on Friday. More than 375 people attended the gala to celebrate and recognize the winning entries in this year’s Spring Parade of Homes. There . . .

Posted: 2018-04-21

Choosing the best pots for your plants

Important considerations behind designing a container garden

Creating and designing a container garden provides a wonderful start to the growing season. The types of pots you choose and where you place them in your garden space, either alone or in a grouping, are important considerations. Of course, . . .

Posted: 2018-04-21

For homeowners, a change is as good as a rest

If you're bored with your old house, a simple renovation can really help spice things up

You love your home, the location works fine, but there’s just something about it that has you feeling perhaps a move might be worth considering, even if just to get rid of those "same old, same old" thoughts. I’ve been there . . .

Posted: 2018-04-21

Read the fine print to deal with your wayward contractor

Even when you think you’ve hired the right contractor, your project can go wrong. But all is not lost, as long as the contractor was licensed. (You have next to no legal recourse against unlicensed contractors, and some jurisdictions even . . .

Posted: 2018-04-21