A new season, a new Home & Garden Show

Spring has officially arrived and that means it’s time for the 2018 version of the Winnipeg Home & Garden Show, which runs from April 5 to 8 at the RBC Convention Centre. This show is a spring tradition in Winnipeg. Manitobans . . .

Posted: 2018-03-31

DIY Equation equals good reno ideas

Winnipeg Home and Garden Show kicks off next week

Lose the parka and the boots and slip into spring at the Winnipeg Home & Garden Show next week at RBC Convention Centre, where you’ll see great ideas presented by some of Canada’s smartest and most creative designers, TV personalities . . .

Posted: 2018-03-31

The weird and wacky world of plants

U.K. horticulturist bringing his unique show to Canada

Quick, who’s your favourite gardening guru? With the proliferation today of gardening experts, many of whom are authors of books or blogs or both, or who have carved out a presence on social media, it’s a crowded field with each . . .

Posted: 2018-03-31

Drainage pipes without holes are the norm

Unperforated piping now drains directly into weeping tile

Question: Hi Ari, I was hoping you could answer a question for me. I live in Niverville in a 10-year-old house. We were having some problems with water coming in a window and noticed the window well is very small. . . .

Posted: 2018-03-31

Hilton's Beverly still turning heads

Builder's smart design remains popular with buyers

Designing a new home from scratch is exciting for builders, but a design that stands the test of time can be equally satisfying. According to Spencer Curtis of Hilton Homes, thanks to the intelligent the design of the Beverly, a stunning . . .

Posted: 2018-03-31

Niverville dream home already a reality

Property offers a combination of livability and luxury

Increasing numbers of people are considering building their dream home outside city limits. Little wonder. Not only are there no impact fees to deal with, but lots are bigger, taxes are lower, communities are quieter — and homebuyers simply get more bang . . .

Posted: 2018-03-31

Epsom salt can be a great fertilizer for cactus plants

Question: Can you please send me a safe way to fertilize a cactus? — Brin Answer: Cacti are hardy plants that require low-nutrient care. Homemade cacti fertilizer is as easy as combining one tablespoon of Epsom salt and four litres of water. . . .

Posted: 2018-03-24

Show home season doesn't wrap up with the parade

While the 2018 Spring Parade of Homes officially ends tomorrow at 6 p.m., your chance to visit Manitoba’s newest show homes won’t end on Sunday afternoon. Almost all of the show homes that have been part of the parade will remain . . .

Posted: 2018-03-24

Smarten upyour home with these appliances

If you’re intrigued by smart-home technology but afraid to take the plunge, a smart appliance can be a good first step. Here are five benefits you could reap, whether you’re gearing up for a major remodel or just upgrading an . . .

Posted: 2018-03-24

Use hanging baskets to light up a space

How Brandon's greenhouse grower prepares 286 plants every year

Hanging baskets have such a cheerful readiness about them that they are always among the first purchases to fly out of garden centres each spring. Started in the greenhouse in March or early April, tender flowering annuals are full and . . .

Posted: 2018-03-24