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

Room for young and old

Condos offers affordability, livability and plenty of space

On the surface, young couples and empty nesters don’t seem to have much in common. That’s probably an accurate assessment. However, there is one instance where they do have something in common: when they’re looking for a home. And though young . . .

Posted: 2017-08-12

Parched plants need hydration

Proper watering essential in dry summers

Signs of drought stress in lawns and garden beds are common these days. The hot, dry weather we are experiencing can make us a slave to our landscape if we are scrambling to keep our plants alive and lawns looking . . .

Posted: 2017-08-12

Cleaning right between the lines

Question: Suggestions on how to remove mould from grout. Our shower tile is only two years old and we thought we were cleaning properly, but we just noticed the start of mould. — Charlene Answer: Purchase a handy little piece of pumice . . .

Posted: 2017-08-12

Form, function and beauty at Los Angeles Design Festival

Every year around this time, designers and makers from all over the world show off their new ideas at the Los Angeles Design Festival. This year, global artisans have kept the trend of simplicity alive while exercising a welcome sense . . .

Posted: 2017-08-12

A great choice for your yard, by any name

The common names of things bedevil us all. How about the New York egg cream, a refreshing mix of milk, fizzy water, and chocolate or vanilla syrup? With no egg and no cream, the only truth to its name is . . .

Posted: 2017-08-12

From dungeon to desirable

Laundry rooms rarely make for aesthetically appealing spaces

The laundry room is a utilitarian space and basically serves one main purpose: to clean dirty clothes. As such, this space often ranks quite low on the list of renovation priorities, despite its often dungeon-like appearance. During a lower-level remodel this past . . .

Posted: 2017-08-12

The new(er) kid on the block

Osborne Village condo available in a 2007 building, with a fresh, modern layout

Looking for a condominium in Osborne Village can be challenging for one huge reason. That reason? None other than a shortage of new construction in the area. Though there are some new projects on the go, most of the condominium stock . . .

Posted: 2017-08-12

Look to lindens for a healthy, pleasing pick

Tree's symmetry and health make them a fine choice

Frequently I am asked by people living in newer neighbourhoods, "What trees should I plant?" With the well-known problems of American elms with Dutch elm disease, the impending issue of ash trees being killed by emerald ash borers, as well as . . .

Posted: 2017-08-12