Experience is the best teacher

From homes to automobiles, they just don't build 'em like they used to

Building a home, or perhaps considering it? Boy, have you come to the right place! Digging through some old books, I recently came across this gem, Building Your New House, a book by Mary and George Catlin that some would consider . . .

Posted: 2017-09-16

Let's talk about decks

Cooler temperatures and nice scenery make fall the best season for outdoor work

Working on a project outdoors can be a tremendously calming, and fulfilling experience, especially when the job site is located at a campsite. A soothing summer breeze provides intermittent relief from the sun’s warmth, as the scent of lumber fills . . .

Posted: 2017-09-16

Be on the lookout for diseased poplars

As you look around Winnipeg, you may notice tall trees with rust-coloured leaves. Tower poplar and Swedish aspen are known to be highly susceptible to a common fungus disease called bronze leaf (Apioplagiostoma populi), especially in older trees. You can identify . . .

Posted: 2017-09-16

Find a trusted expert for electrical upgrades

A licensed contractor is essential to ensure the work is done right

Question: My house was built in 1974 and it has aluminum wiring. I would like to improve the wiring, be it pig-tailing the aluminum to copper or rewiring the whole house. The house is a 1, 050-square-foot, three-bedroom bungalow. The . . .

Posted: 2017-09-16

Store fresh basil for use after the freeze comes

Question: I bought a fresh basil plant and have enjoyed caring for it all summer. Due to the fragrance, which is unappealing to some pests, I have noticed fewer bugs around the area. I am also excited about cooking with a . . .

Posted: 2017-09-16

A grand feeling

Two-storey brings spectacular style to Fall Parade of Homes

Rob Swan of Huntington Homes says there’s a singular purpose behind the design of 28 Willow Brook Rd. "It’s designed to grab your attention the moment you step inside, " he says of the 3, 311-square-foot, two-storey home, located in Bridgwater . . .

Posted: 2017-09-16

Lofty sensation

Remodeled bungalow showcases ambitious style

‘Bungaloft" is a rare term in the lexicon of home building. The sight of such an architectural wonder is made that much more rare in a cottagey enclave such as Woodhaven. Yet, there it is with its covered front entrance featuring distressed . . .

Posted: 2017-09-16

Tips to enhance your Fall Parade of Homes experience

The 2017 Fall Parade of Homes is in full swing. Crowds for the first week have been terrific and the weather has been incredible. Heading out and visiting the beautiful Parade show homes has been a great way to spend an . . .

Posted: 2017-09-16

Fall Color - A Call to Garden

September, the month where there's a change. Kids are just back to school, lawns are again a lush green, as temperatures have begun to cool giving a fresh crispness to the air. There is a new energy, there is . . .

Posted: 2017-09-15

Starting a renovation project

Is it time to renovate your home? Depending on the size of the renovation there are many decisions that you will have to make before your project begins. Below is a list of a few major ones. What is . . .

Posted: 2017-09-14