You shouldn't cut corners on seasonal home chores

Question: I read an interesting article you wrote a few years ago about heating a cottage in winter and what to do about the water supply. I thought of a fourth option and would like to get your opinion on . . .

Posted: 2017-08-05

How a small nursery thrives in a big-box world

At some point in a gardener’s life, you realize you will never have enough room to plant everything you’d like to and, moreover, you will never live long enough to discover all the fabulous plants that are out there. This is . . .

Posted: 2017-08-05

Use vertical space to fill small rooms

Medicine cabinets a great storage option

Shazalynn Cavin-Winfrey, owner and lead designer of Arlington, Va. based SCW Interiors, discusses bathroom decorating do’s and don’ts.  Question: Do you have any tips for those of us with small bathrooms with no closets? Answer: I have small bathrooms in my home, and . . .

Posted: 2017-08-05

Manitoba winemaking not an easy task

Research and development in North Dakota could improve production in colder climates

The idea that Manitoba wine and grape production might someday match that of the two primary cold climate wine regions in Canada — the Okanagan Valley in southern British Columbia and the Niagara region in southern Ontario — may seem . . .

Posted: 2017-08-05

Sold / Offered

OFFERED: East Kildonan (imagetagFull) ADDRESS: 956 Consol Ave. ASKING PRICE: $284, 977 TAXES: $3, 428.17 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1, 140 BEDROOMS: 3 BATHROOMS: 2 LOT SIZE: 51 x 105 LISTING AGENT: Shawn Sommers, Century 21 Carrie.com, 204-818-0707     SOLD: AREA: Lakeside Meadows (imagetagFull) ADDRESS: 100 Meadow Gate Dr. ASKING PRICE: $289, 900 SELLING PRICE: $278, 500 TAXES: . . .

Posted: 2017-08-05

Head over heels

Cab-over designs create highly functional, spacious layouts

Over the past number of years, it’s been a rare sight in the new homes market: a cab-over. That’s something of a mystery, as cab-over designs — where the master suite is placed over the garage several steps above the main . . .

Posted: 2017-08-05

Where vintage meets contemporary

Remodelled East St. Paul home offers the best in luxury and function

Sometimes numbers can be misleading. Take for example the fact this 2, 332-sq.-ft., two-storey home found at 2012 Roseneath Ave. in East St. Paul was built in 1949. You may think due to the home’s age it is dated. Royce Finley of . . .

Posted: 2017-08-05

August a fine time for indoor renovations

It’s hard to believe summer is almost halfway over, but August long weekend is just a week away. Many Manitobans try to spend as much of August enjoying outdoor activities as they can, taking some well-earned vacation time or enjoying . . .

Posted: 2017-07-29

Wishes granted with beautiful new porches

There is no better feeling than the sense of accomplishment that comes from a completed project, especially when it exceeds the client’s expectations. Netty Aptekman’s wish list was short — she wanted a back deck that would allow her to . . .

Posted: 2017-07-29

Secret to professional-looking cheesecake

Question: I am having a dinner party and would like to make cheesecake for dessert. Can you tell me if I can quadruple my cheesecake recipe and bake the cake in a large rectangle pan? Love your books! — Brittany Answer: Not a . . .

Posted: 2017-07-29