Countertops and more at Home & Garden Show

There are certain very important and very visual parts of my home that haven’t been upgraded since this house was built back in 1986. Top of mind at the moment? The kitchen and bathroom countertops. Vintage 1986 plain-Jane scratched and worn . . .

Posted: 2018-04-07

Half-baked, homeowner-designed rarely the way to go

Question: I read an article you wrote back in 2012 in the Winnipeg Free Press regarding heat recovery ventilation units (HRV). I live near Aberdeen, Sask. We live in a SIPS (structural insulated panels) house built about six years ago. . . .

Posted: 2018-04-07

The perfect balance

Oak Bluff West bungalow melds style with substance

Luxury. It’s a mandatory component of every new home design. It’s also mandatory a home’s design be practical, says Avanti Custom Homes sales representative Blair Holm of Sutton Group-Kilkenny Real Estate. "Enough wow factor has to be built into the design of . . .

Posted: 2018-04-07

King's Park property in family-friendly area

Bungalow's neighbourhood, price make it an attractive home

As neighbourhoods go, Fort Richmond’s King’s Park is perfect for young families. With its mature trees and parks, it’s a picturesque, walkable area that lends itself well to family life. Yet, when families drive around the community to explore it, they . . .

Posted: 2018-04-07

Windsor Plywood makes home improvement easy and affordable

If you’re looking to update the look of your home, there’s no need to break the bank — or your back — in the process. Windsor Plywood offers everything you need to make your home improvement projects as cost-effective and straightforward . . .

Posted: 2018-04-04

Car wax keeps stove shiny to impress in-laws

Helps repel liquid after future spills

Question: My stove looks terrible, even after I clean it. Is there anything I can use so that the stove looks better for a longer period of time? My in-laws are visiting this summer, and I am determined to make . . .

Posted: 2018-03-31

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