New pipes square away bathroom renovation

Unexpected obstacles made project challenging

It’s not often that a bathroom remodel presents such an array of challenges, it sticks in one’s memory like a go-to strip of Velcro. One such renovation has been the basis of constant reference, since its completion a few years . . .

Posted: 2018-01-27

Liven up your garden with jewel tones

Blues, violets and purples add vibrancy and energy

In the garden, hues of blue, violet and purple serve to draw the eye in and add vibrancy and energy to surrounding plants. For me, last summer, it was the royal purple foliage of Heuchera Forever Purple coral bells, the . . .

Posted: 2018-01-27

Home inspectors, building officials have separate roles

Question: I am in the process of purchasing a unit in a new 48-unit residential condominium. It is being sold as a two-bedroom unit, but the second bedroom does not contain a window. It has a closet and is the . . .

Posted: 2018-01-27

Easily fix baseboard damage using wood putty

Question: My brand-new puppy chewed the baseboards in my bachelor pad. I don’t want to lose my damage deposit, what is the easiest solution?— Troy   Answer: If the marks are shallow, you can repair them with wood putty, which is available at . . .

Posted: 2018-01-27

A wide-open wonder

The Ashford boasts airy, bright and flexible design

Curb appeal can be elusive, but 63 Kingsclear Dr. definitely has it, says Royal LePage Alliance’s Phil Mosher, Randall Homes’ sales representative for the River Park South home. "Its (tri-angled) roofline draws people in to come see what it’s all about . . .

Posted: 2018-01-27

Space gives you a world of your own

Home offers all the benefits of a rural setting, with the convenience of the city

If large families were looking for one thing in a home, it would be room to spread out. In an ideal world there would be plenty of room to move around, not only inside, but outside the home. Abundant space is . . .

Posted: 2018-01-27

Hollywood producer listing lavish estate

Hilltop compound features formal gardens, organic farm and a stocked lake

LOS ANGELES — Thomas Tull — founder and former chief executive of Legendary Entertainment — and wife Alba Tull have listed their 33-plus-acre compound in Thousand Oaks for sale at US$85 million. At that price, the private and gated estate in . . .

Posted: 2018-01-27

Finding your feng shui

Think of it like a deep, spring cleaning

Times change — 20 years ago, people saw yoga as a strange practice with no tangible physical benefits. Since then, we’ve been so widely exposed to its positive effects on the body and our mental health that it’s become as . . .

Posted: 2018-01-20

Home project tips and ideas flow at reno show

Great crowds, a multitude of exhibitors and excellent content from industry experts were found at this year’s Winnipeg Renovation Show. The show is the annual kickoff for Manitoba’s renovation season and this year’s edition was exceptional. Last weekend at the RBC . . .

Posted: 2018-01-20

Hot potatoes hack makes peeling for a crowd a snap

Question: In the past, you offered several suggestions for faster food preparation in the kitchen. Do you know of a faster way to peel potatoes for making mashed potatoes? — Louis Answer: Here is one of my favourite potato hacks, especially handy . . .

Posted: 2018-01-20