Cutting corners on renovations a risky move

Protect yourself and avoid all under-the-table deals

As the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season — Black Friday — has come and gone, Manitobans are now fully engaged in preparing for the holidays. All Manitobans love great deals. We do our homework and find the best . . .

Posted: 2017-12-02

Peace and quiet

Headingley bungalow has a warm, cozy feel

With some new home designs, you’re blown away by one or two amazing features. With others, it’s more subtle — resulting in a collection of design features coming together to create a home that’s quietly spectacular. Re/Max Professionals’ David De Leeuw . . .

Posted: 2017-12-02

From subtle to special

Whyte Ridge home is one you'll want to see

We all know you can’t judge a book by its cover. Dismiss someone or something without taking the time to make an honest assessment and you can miss out on something special. That’s all too easy to do with 124 Vanderbilt Dr., . . .

Posted: 2017-12-02

Design discussions net breathtaking result

Creating a ceiling 'you would see in a château in France'

The merging of building techniques often can produce spectacular and unique results. There is always a way to achieve the "goal, " despite constraints that arise, monetary or otherwise. It is very important to discuss at length with my clients an . . .

Posted: 2017-11-25

No common condensation conundrum

Question: My house was built in 2003. The first sign of water leaking was from three electrical outlets in the kitchen, where I had light fixtures. It occurred during the first spring in the house. I mentioned it to the . . .

Posted: 2017-11-25

Organize now for a successful holiday season

Getting a jump on decluttering will help you avoid cleaning through chaos

You might already have a plan for your holiday cookie baking or new garland doorway display. But some of the most satisfying preparations for the holidays involve more mundane pursuits: making order in a small corner of your home, stocking . . .

Posted: 2017-11-25

In a house fire time is not on your side

If your house is on fire, how many minutes do you think you have to get out alive? If you’re like the 80 per cent of Americans surveyed, you’ll say five or 10 minutes. Wrong. According to Underwriters Laboratories (UL), which . . .

Posted: 2017-11-25

Taking a look back through time

Nothing beats reading a paper copy of a magazine, book or newspaper

With the anniversary of U.S. President John F. Kennedy’s assassination having just passed, Nov. 22 — I thought maybe it would be interesting — for you and me — to have a look at the Winnipeg Free Press coverage of . . .

Posted: 2017-11-25

Taking out the crumbs on cake decorating

Question: I have a keen interest in cake decorating, but find that I have a hard time icing and decorating cakes without incorporating all kinds of crumbs into the icing. Any suggestions for a more professional look? — Bruno Answer: Cool the . . .

Posted: 2017-11-25

Personal touch on a holiday essential

The benefits of making your own wreath far outweigh the slightly higher cost

Milk, eggs, pasta, ready-made wreath. Planning to throw a few holiday essentials into your grocery cart the next time you go shopping? Dominika Dratwa has another idea. She is setting the festive tone this season with a popular series of DIY . . .

Posted: 2017-11-25