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

Barn-style simplicity in your bathroom

There’s a bathroom revolution going on — I’ve witnessed it first-hand! Gone are the days of tubs and shower combos and with there, the finicky shower curtain that always seems to rip and tear from the curtain rod with an . . .

Posted: 2017-10-28

Haunted yard art drives home Halloween

It was a dark and stormy night... Yes, in honour of Halloween, it’s spooky story time. A TRUE spooky story, at that. I may just own Manitoba’s version of Christine, the evil, demonic car star of the Stephen King horror flick that . . .

Posted: 2017-10-28

How to make the best air mattresses even better

With the holidays on the horizon, it’s time to get guest-ready. That means testing out that old air mattress — and maybe finding a new one. Although you might wish you had a real bed set up for guests, David K. . . .

Posted: 2017-10-28