Use caution when it comes to online advice

Insulation solutions that work in some regions may not be appropriate for Manitoba climate

Question: I wonder if you could clarify the issue I have in regards to rim-joist insulation. I have a home built around 1979 which has its joists partially embedded in concrete. The joist ends and concrete are not insulated on . . .

Posted: 2018-02-17

Decorative ceiling becomes focal point

Traditional materials match home's feel

Not a day goes by without an opportunity to acquire new knowledge. As a contractor, a client’s intended project sometimes offers up something new — either a variation to accustomed tasks or an entirely new approach altogether. Recently, a decorative ceiling . . .

Posted: 2018-02-17

Grocers offer stress-free planting

This time of year, stores carry potted cyclamen and primula in full bloom

There they are, bright and cheery flowering potted plants, tucked in between the toothpaste aisle and the produce section at my local grocery store. At this time of the year, these pretty flowering plants may seem like the closest thing . . .

Posted: 2018-02-17

Update your raised beds to continue growth

After multiple winters, boxes are more susceptible to collapse and rot

Time is the arbiter of what works in a garden and what doesn’t. It’s why anything new requires at least a decade to discover its weaknesses. The great raised bed failure is right around the corner as the older wood . . .

Posted: 2018-02-17

How to pinpoint the perfect plant colours

Many layers to finding what works best together

The most eye-catching part of a garden plant is its flower, and the most captivating element of a bloom is its colour. You might think then designing a garden should be an exercise in painting with flowers. This idea once . . .

Posted: 2018-02-17

Eliminate hard water stains on shower doors

Question: We have tried everything to get the hard water stains off our shower doors. The doors are less than three years old. CLR, vinegar and lemon juice do not work. Any tips before we rip them out for a . . .

Posted: 2018-02-17

Odessy Homes reaches to new heights

Indigo offers big space in little square feet

When it comes to new home designs — not all models are created from scratch. According to Odessy Homes sales representative and Century21 Carrie.com agent Lilita Klavins, the Indigo design located at 139 Castlebury Meadows Dr. is a prime example of . . .

Posted: 2018-02-17

Make sure you have a plan before starting a renovation

While the deep freeze-type temperatures we have been experiencing this winter may make you feel like spring may never arrive, now is actually the time of year when many homeowners begin planning for the renovation projects they want to tackle . . .

Posted: 2018-02-17

Renovation sets bungalow apart

Modern finish makes River Heights home look like new

Walk down most streets and there’s likely one or two homes which stand out from the others. That’s the case with 764 Montrose St. From its rich gray facade to its covered front entrance with a custom-coated sidewalk (a nice feature . . .

Posted: 2018-02-17

Former Hasselhoff house sold for US$4.8M

Shield and Gotham actor Chiklis catches record price for property

LOS ANGELES — Michael Chiklis, an actor known for his television roles on The Shield and Gotham, has closed the books on a case in Sherman Oaks, selling his home on about half an acre for US$4.778 million. The sale price . . .

Posted: 2018-02-17