John Deere makes quick work of snow

Dealing with winter weather easier with new tractor

Country living… the rural life on the open prairie — this city boy admits to having been fully converted! However, after spending six of the last 36 hours in my tractor, clearing huge volumes of snow on three separate occasions, I’m . . .

Posted: 2018-01-20

Protect yourself against 'clown' inspectors

Question: Are there any recent changes to licensing or regulation of inspectors in Manitoba or across the country? How will this affect me if I am buying a house?Answer: The short answer for these questions, which I have asked on behalf . . .

Posted: 2018-01-20

Luxury home shows its practical side

Extra space and fine details make the Emerald a gem

Think of a luxury home, and you will likely conjure up an image of a lavish home with a price tag nearing $1 million. With that daunting figure in mind, Liam Milne and his design team at Hearth Homes set about . . .

Posted: 2018-01-20

Hidden gem has quiet feel

Townhome tucked away on St. Mary's Road makes condo seem like a house

Realtor Lynda Mackie says she has just listed a rare gem: a well-maintained two-bedroom, 1, 352-sq.-ft. townhome condo for $244, 900 at 6-1911 St. Mary’s Rd. "It’s tucked away in a nice little pocket off St. Mary’s Road in a quiet . . .

Posted: 2018-01-20

Creativity can solve your storage headaches

Organizing and decluttering expert Julie Morgenstern, who has run her namesake New York City-based business for more than 25 years, joined Washington Post writer Jura Koncius for an online chat. Here is an edited excerpt. Question: I just purchased a condo . . .

Posted: 2018-01-13

Flying feathers have her feeling down

Question: I purchased a down-filled jacket. The feathers are leaving an embarrassing trail behind me wherever I go. Feathers fly out every time I remove my jacket. What should I do? — Candy Answer: Expensive and inexpensive down-filled jackets alike tend to . . .

Posted: 2018-01-13

Steinbach gardening host bids adieu

Horticulture expert shares his favourite upcoming flowering annuals

A gardening friend of mine always says, "Inquiring minds want to know." If you are a gardener, the need to know is a driving force for gardening better and more easily. A good case in point: the long queue of . . .

Posted: 2018-01-13

Damp spot in garage persists after eaves replaced

Determining whether moisture is coming from inside or outside is first step in solving problem

Question: I am a single woman with a detached 22-by-24-foot garage, standard package and construction. It is not insulated, has stucco on the exterior and is wired. It was built in 2002 and almost every year I see a wet . . .

Posted: 2018-01-13

Budgeting for your reno ensures you get it done the way you want

You don't have to spend heavily to spruce up your space

Doing a reno? Got a budget? Of course you do. And as the Winnipeg Renovation Show heads into its second day today, you will want to arrive in time to see Kelsey Kosman, owner/designer from Dollhouse Design, when she takes the . . .

Posted: 2018-01-13

Colourful ideas for a black and white space

Unique challenges led to unique results -- including the setting for a music video

The term "black and white’" is most often utilized in a figurative context. Just like the term "cut and dry, " it eludes to clarity, without any room for confusion or ambiguity. And although my client’s lower-level walk-out renovation tasks . . .

Posted: 2018-01-13