Oilers owner goes all-in on California

Katz drops record-tying US$85M for Malibu property

LOS ANGELES — The Malibu estate of West L.A. real estate agent Kurt Rappaport has quietly sold to billionaire Edmonton Oilers owner Daryl Katz for US$85 million — an all-in price that includes the furnishings, according to a spokesperson for . . .

Posted: 2018-03-10

Spring Parade of Homes starts today

The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s 2018 Spring Parade of Homes officially opens at noon today and runs until Sunday, March 25. Showcasing 138 new show homes built by Manitoba’s best home builders, the MHBA is proud to present the biggest and . . .

Posted: 2018-03-03

The Castle on your doorstep

You won't have to go far for this great escape

Need a great escape? Haven’t got the time or money to "go south" as so many snowbirds do? BREAKING (non-fake) NEWS! Have I got the perfect — and local — destination for you! It is none other than a beautiful and classic 116-year-old . . .

Posted: 2018-03-03

Bathroom fan may require upgrade to fix drip

Problem could also lie with attic duct, location of vent hood

Question: I have a 1958 three-bedroom bungalow and have owned it for about five years. It has a 10-year-old high-efficiency furnace. New triple-pane windows were installed about four years ago. About the same time, I replaced my gas hot-water heater . . .

Posted: 2018-03-03

Top flower and edible plant varieties

All-America Selections takes the guesswork out of growing

Each spring, the lineup of new annual flower and edible plant introductions is in high demand by gardeners. Apart from the effusive hype on plant tags or glossy catalogue images accompanied by descriptive claims such as stunning colour variations, more than . . .

Posted: 2018-03-03

Built-in seats take deck to new level

A design worthy of doing more than once

Decks are fun to put together — they are relatively straightforward and don’t often deviate from the standard building elements; a support structure, which involves beams and joists set atop a rigid base of posts and pads or counter-sunk ground . . .

Posted: 2018-03-03

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