Early fall for your poplars? Look for signs of aphids

Have you noticed your cottonwood, aspen and other poplar leaves turning yellow earlier than what you think is normal? During the mid to late summer of this year, large cottonwoods, aspens and other poplars have been attacked by poplar petiole gall . . .

Posted: 2017-09-09

It's fine to do foundation repairs in stages

Question: A while back, you replied to someone’s inquiry about rainwater leaking into the basement and said it could be due to plugged drain tiles. I have the same problem on the north side of my house. I’ve buried two-foot-wide . . .

Posted: 2017-09-09

Clean duct systems to avoid mould, fires

Question: What is air duct cleaning and how often should it be done in my home? — Myron Answer: Dust, dirt, mould, pet hair and other contaminates collect in duct systems. Duct cleaning is the cleaning of heating and cooling parts of forced . . .

Posted: 2017-09-09

Discover your new dream home

The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s 2017 Fall Parade of Homes officially opens at noon today and runs until Sunday, Oct. 1. Showcasing more than 130 new show homes built by Manitoba’s best home builders, once again, the MHBA is proud . . .

Posted: 2017-09-09

The Charlotte offers a new design that works

A & S Homes beauty part of Fall Parade of Homes

There’s an immediate sense of ease, comfort and quality when you step inside the Charlotte, a 1, 576-square-foot, two-storey design by A & S Homes. The A & S design team opted to go a different route and that paid off . . .

Posted: 2017-09-09

Stylish substance

Two-storey gem has striking layout

When a new home wins a Parade of Homes award, it’s no accident. To pocket the hardware, a builder must come up with a plan that’s equal parts style and substance and also forward-thinking in its overall design. Built in 2004 . . .

Posted: 2017-09-09

The Southdale Grand Opening Story

Winnipeg, you’ve waited a long time to experience what a Red River Co-op food store is all about.  Well, good things come to those who wait.  We’ve "freshened" up our Southdale location so you can get to know YOUR Red . . .

Posted: 2017-09-05

A showcase of the newest trends in design and decor

Three-week event also a way to explore city's newest communites and subdivisions

Next Saturday, Manitoba’s best homebuilders will begin a three-week showcase of more than 130 new show homes during the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s 2017 Fall Parade of Homes. From Sept. 9 to Oct. 1, people will have the chance to see . . .

Posted: 2017-09-02

Stains begone: rotten squash, rusty screws

Question: I forgot a squash in my closet and it left a terrible stain on my untreated hardwood floor. Do you have any suggestions to clean up the black ugly stain? — Debbie Answer: Your local hardware store likely carries floor touch-up dyes . . .

Posted: 2017-09-02

Fall is coming -- plant ahead

Savvy gardeners don't wait until the snow melts to plan their spring plots

There is a window of planting opportunity in the fall while soil temperatures are still warm. As soon as gardening catalogues begin arriving in mailboxes in August, some gardeners waste little time ordering flowering bulbs to plant in fall for . . .

Posted: 2017-09-02