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

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