Save energy and money with an advanced HRV control

Heat recovery ventilators (HRV)* are designed to improve the air quality in your home and save energy. Now you can optimize your HRV’s performance and reduce your energy consumption even more with an advanced HRV control. How does . . .

Posted: 2017-08-21

Reinstalling above-ground pool a tricky job

Once the harshness of winter has become a distant memory and the warmth of spring has come, it’s difficult to contain the anticipation for hot summer days. At Boss Ranch, this invariably means two things: lots of yard work and . . .

Posted: 2017-08-19

Sold / Offered

SOLD: Westwood ADDRESS: 147 Rouge Rd. ASKING PRICE: $299, 900 SOLD PRICE: $299, 900 TAXES: $3, 667.73 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1, 115 BEDROOMS: 3 BATHROOMS: 2 LOT SIZE: 57 x 105 LISTING AGENT: Glenn Chestley, Royal LePage Prime, 204-291-8211 SELLING AGENT: Tony Pallone, Sutton Group-Kilkenny Real Estate, 204-475-9130   SOLD: West End ADDRESS: . . .

Posted: 2017-08-19

Homes built safe and sound -- certified

From September 9 to October 1, the Fall Parade of Homes will showcase more than 130 different homes by 40 of Manitoba’s best home-building companies. Each of these homes will display the latest in designs, building techniques and materials, making . . .

Posted: 2017-08-19

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