Save money by making your own salad dressing

Special technique makes it easy to manage recipes, refill bottles when they're done

Question: I love eating salad, but avoid store-bought salad dressing because of the high-calorie ingredients. I have tried several brands of light salad dressing, but they taste watery to me. Is there a salad dressing I can make that will make . . .

Posted: 2018-03-03

Plenty of pizzazz

Check out this Spring Parade of Homes beauty

Take a close look at most of today’s new home designs and you’ll notice a trend: a high percentage of them are two-storey. The design team at Signature Homes, however, decided to go in a different direction with the Portman, a . . .

Posted: 2018-03-03

Country living in the city

Renovated home offers the best of both worlds

With its modest exterior, 665 Harstone Rd. blends in well with all the other homes on the street. The only hint there might be more to the home than meets the eye is the smart stucco siding, fresh-looking paint job and . . .

Posted: 2018-03-03

Highlighting the best outdoor designs

Awards recognize skill and workmanship of Manitoba landscaping professionals

At a luncheon held Feb. 15 at Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park, the Manitoba Nursery Landscape Association (MBNLA) announced the winners of the 2018 Awards of Excellence. Presented each year at its annual Grow Conference, the awards recognize the . . .

Posted: 2018-02-24

Something for everyone at Parade of Homes

Top Manitoba living spaces featured in next month's spring showcase

Next Saturday, Manitoba’s best home builders will begin a three-week showcase of 138 new show homes during the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s (MHBA) 2018 Spring Parade of Homes. From March 3 to 25, people will have the chance to see the . . .

Posted: 2018-02-24

Settling veranda a simple challenge

With a fresh coat of paint, a little hard work and some time, this porch can get a few more years of life

First global warming, and now (gasp!)... the Earth is shrinking! OK, settling. Well, it is under my front veranda anyway. Years ago when the deck/veranda was built, the guys said, "Y’know, since we’re just putting concrete pads under the supports for this veranda, . . .

Posted: 2018-02-24

House decked out in time for grad party

Simple, attractive design aids quick construction

In the spring of 2015, a potential client, Nathalie Kleinschmit, had inquired whether a deck could be built at her St. Boniface residence in time for her daughter’s graduation party. Following an examination of the intended deck-build location and a brief . . .

Posted: 2018-02-24

Vinegar, water are all you need for a simple clean

Everyday items can be used for an effective housecleaning solution

Question: Do you have any ideas for a homemade product that will clean hardwood floors and make them shiny? Also, do you have a recipe for something to wash porcelain ceramic tile that doesn’t leave a dull, streaky finish? Love your . . .

Posted: 2018-02-24

Tools only as good as the home inspector

Thermal-imaging cameras require in-depth knowledge for proper use

Question: Several home inspectors I have contacted have stated they include use of a thermal-imaging camera during their inspections. How does this work and is it of real value for use on a pre-purchase home inspection? Answer: I have posed this hypothetical . . .

Posted: 2018-02-24

Sold / Offered

  SOLD: Sage Creek ADDRESS: 106 Silver Sage Cres. ASKING PRICE: $489, 900 SOLD PRICE: $495, 000 TAXES: To be assessed SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1, 526 BEDROOMS: 3 BATHROOMS: 2 LOT SIZE: 115 x 50 LISTING & SELLING AGENT: Jamie McCreedy, McCreedy Knox Team-Royal LePage Prime, 204-989-7900   SOLD: Island Lakes ADDRESS: 110 Charbonneau . . .

Posted: 2018-02-24