You don't need to buy a special ice-cream maker

Question: is it possible to make homemade ice cream without an ice-cream maker? — Zachary Answer: In a bowl, combine two cups heavy whipping cream, two cups half-and-half cream, one cup sugar and two teaspoons vanilla extract. Stir well. Pour contents into a 9x13 . . .

Posted: 2017-11-04

Luxury living that's functionally flashy

Well-designed home stands on a generous lakefront lot

Imagine having a generous budget to build a luxury home. As intriguing as that sounds, it’s anything but easy to conceive the design of such a home. In order for it to be livable on a daily basis, it must be as . . .

Posted: 2017-11-04

No more big-city hustle and bustle

Unique Tache property offers endless opportunities

Poll families on what their ideal home is and you’ll get a variety of different answers. That’s because some families are very specific about what they want, while others may only have a general idea. Generalists might pick five or six . . .

Posted: 2017-11-04

Star sales: Dream homes on the move

LOS ANGELES — Ross Robinson, the music producer behind such albums as Korn’s self-titled first record and Limp Bizkit’s Three Dollar Bill, Y’all, has put his Venice Beach, Calif., home on the market for US$11.74 million. The 4, 422-square-foot contemporary, designed . . .

Posted: 2017-11-04

In the life of a garden centre: What's next?

As cooler weather starts to creep in, there's no denying that winter is on its way. But as the seasons shift, it's still possible to keep up with your passion for gardening. The joy of gardening can continue to bloom . . .

Posted: 2017-10-30

One bad apple can spoil the whole bunch

Question: I inherited a strand of old cultured pearls and I am wondering if they should be cleaned, and if so, how? Thanks. — Anita Answer: Your best bet is to place your pearls into a clean pantyhose leg and tie . . .

Posted: 2017-10-28

How to make use of accent colours

Looking for ways to add a pop of colour to your current environment? Accent colours can be a quick, easy and affordable way to infuse colour and interest into a space without having to clean the slate. In general, accent . . .

Posted: 2017-10-28

Rough year predicted for new homebuyers

Some recent reports and projections for 2018 are forecasting a challenging year ahead for Manitobans who are looking to build or buy a new home. New mortgage rules, a projected decline in housing starts for 2018 and rising costs could put . . .

Posted: 2017-10-28

Roses prove to be worth the effort

We may be in an era of low-maintenance plants, but don't count out these classics

Who can resist a rose? Turns out that while most plant shoppers take time to stop and smell the roses on display at garden centres, sales of the flower are on a downward trend. In this era of low-maintenance plants, roses . . .

Posted: 2017-10-28

Preventing mould just as important as removing it

Question: We noticed some mould-like patches on the ceiling of our washroom, right above the shower. It started with a small spot a year back and now has become bigger. We got a handyman two months back to check it out . . .

Posted: 2017-10-28