Use the end of summer to create a better fall

The last remaining warm days are a great time to work outdoors

Fall is a popular time to enjoy the outdoors, especially with the magic of the change of seasons. The summer is a time when many homeowners may wish to start thinking about fall improvements, especially while the weather is still . . .

Posted: 2017-08-19

Hive minds

Bee activists push to expand usage, educate population

Chris Kirouac knows there are more than a few Winnipeggers who would cringe at the thought of tens of thousands of bees living and buzzing in their neighbour’s backyard. But he’s on a mission to show, when it comes to urban . . .

Posted: 2017-08-19

Sweet, sweet sounds

Speakers are now more compact -- stylish, too

Home speakers used to be big and blocky, more or less an eyesore. Hanging on the wall or sitting in the corner of a room, they were accompanied by a tethered music player and a hodgepodge of vinyl, eight-track tapes, . . .

Posted: 2017-08-19

Gardening for the soul

Finding your inner green thumb can bring joy and peace

I do find it ironic that today’s tale about one of my BFF’s love of gardening is being written by a weed. Me. According to Google, Mustard is actually an "aggressive weed" at that! The tale begins when my beautiful friend Pat Watts . . .

Posted: 2017-08-19

The secret to succulent gravy

Question: I tried numerous times to make gravy and it always ends up lumpy. Can you please tell me: how much flour should I use for the best consistency? — Lucas Answer: The art of gravy making can be a challenge. You are right, . . .

Posted: 2017-08-19

Roof renovation not an easy task

Question: I am adding a screened room to my guest cottage at a 1.5/12 slope near Winnipeg Beach. The size is eight feet by 20 feet. Would a metal roof be an option for me? Or do you have any . . .

Posted: 2017-08-19

Flowers a growing business

Homegrown bouquets have something extra to offer

What’s more welcome than the gift of a flower bouquet, beautifully arranged and sweetly fragrant? When the flowers are homegrown, the bouquet takes on even greater significance. A small but burgeoning industry, Manitoba’s handful of flower farmers are supplying buckets of . . .

Posted: 2017-08-19

Plenty of panache

Sage Creek bungalow offers ample room at a great price point

In Cam Ftoma’s mind, 10 East Plains Dr. — Gino’s Homes’ newest show home in Sage Creek — stands out from others on the street for several reasons. The first, he says, is its price point. "It comes in at an . . .

Posted: 2017-08-19

107 years young

Elmwood home lovingly maintained and updated

The problem with century-old character homes is they often lack the modern touches so many homebuyers want and need. As attractive as that character is — with ornate woodwork, high baseboards, cool-looking radiators, high ceilings and intricately-carved doors and stairs — . . .

Posted: 2017-08-19

Best of the best in homes will be on show

Winnipeg has certainly been on display this August. With the Canada Games creating a buzz all across the city, the great entertainment at the Canada Games Festival at The Forks and Folklorama now in full swing, there has been no . . .

Posted: 2017-08-12