Van Hull Estates offers spacious homes

Enclave exudes isolated, grand feel

For some reason, certain communities tend to fly under the radar of home buyers. One of those communities is Van Hull Estates. Established in the mid-1990s, the community is nestled neatly between the Perimeter Highway (south) and Henteleff Park (just to the . . .

Posted: 2017-12-16

Use whatever you love to up your holiday decorating

Use everyday pieces in your holiday decorating Before you start putting everything away so you can decorate for the holidays: stop. Those items you collect — whether it’s figurines, coloured glass pieces, porcelain bunnies or whatever — can be used in your . . .

Posted: 2017-12-09

Organizing tips to avoid cupboard catastrophes

Question: I need an easy way to store plastic lids for containers. My cupboard is a mess and I spend way too much time trying to match the container with the lid. I am also looking for a way to . . .

Posted: 2017-12-09

An army of reno experts, all under one roof

Winnipeg Renovation Show starts Jan. 12

The year is quickly drawing to a close, which means the 2018 version of the Winnipeg Renovation Show is only weeks away. The show runs Jan. 12 to 14 at the RBC Convention Centre. This show has always kicked off the . . .

Posted: 2017-12-09

Cut back your Christmas collection

If you're running out of storage, send some decorations to a new home

If you’re feeling like the space in your basement, closet or garage you devote to holiday storage is getting out of control, this may be the year to tame the Christmas creep. It’s hard not to add something new each . . .

Posted: 2017-12-09

Online atlas aimed at bird enthusiasts

How to care for your feathered friends during winter

A major new online resource, the Manitoba Breeding Bird Atlas, is one of the most comprehensive online bird atlases that exists today. It includes detailed descriptions of 312 species of birds in Manitoba, including their distribution and information about their . . .

Posted: 2017-12-09

How to beat the winter blues this year

A few tips to be happier and make your home cleaner

Today’s column has the potential to make you happier, keep your residence much cleaner and definitely more nose-friendly and gives us all an opportunity to give thanks to one of the hardest working friends we have. First... the HAPPY! I am one . . .

Posted: 2017-12-09

Plugging mouse problems without sparking new ones

It's a balancing act between pest remedies and safety

Question: I have a question regarding expanding foam. We have recently had a mouse problem in our house and I am plugging any holes I can find. This includes holes in two by fours through which white-coated electrical wires go . . .

Posted: 2017-12-09

St. Thomas's curb appeal draws you inside

Home's interior design functional and appealing

When a home looks good on the outside, it follows that you’d want to see what it looks like inside. With its three angled rooflines, smashing bronze garage door (with its vertical stack of four rectangular windows) and well-placed stone trim, . . .

Posted: 2017-12-09

Potentially precious

River Heights home is a diamond in disguise

When looking for a home in River Heights, it’s wise to pay attention to the age of a home. That’s because older homes — say, ones built around the turn of the century — often feature awkward floor plans, knob-and-tube wiring . . .

Posted: 2017-12-09