Don't sweat it, finding the right ceiling fan can be a breeze

Once an eyesore, the room-cooling devices are now sleeker and quieter

It doesn’t matter how design-minded you are — when the temperature starts rising, you want to beat the heat. But ceiling fans are a contentious topic. Blacklisted by designers for being noisy, tacky and outdated, they’re often the first thing to . . .

Posted: 2017-06-03

Cheaper renos may cost more in the long run

With the end of the school year rapidly approaching and summer only weeks away, June tends to be the perfect time for homeowners to turn their attention to sprucing up with some outdoor home renovations. And whether it’s building a . . .

Posted: 2017-06-03

Metamorphosis

Renovation transforms home to feel contemporary

The moment you step inside 14 Blossom Bay, you feel like you’ve walked into a home that feels contemporary, if not new. That wasn’t the case when its outgoing owner — interior designer/artist Mary-Anne Rudy — purchased the Charleswood-area home a . . .

Posted: 2017-06-03

How to win a war against cutworms

Question: It’s that time of year, the cutworms are back (at least I think they are cutworms)! Help, how can I get rid of those nasty creatures? — Emanuel Answer: The first step is to identify the culprits. Are your unwelcome visitors: . . .

Posted: 2017-06-03

Got a sinking feeling about your driveway

Question: I’ve noticed that the driveway approach to my garage is starting to sink. It originally had a piece of plywood between the garage slab and the approach when they poured the approach. The plywood has rotted and now weeds . . .

Posted: 2017-06-03

Take time to clear out the cobwebs

Sorting through a lifetime of stuff can bring up fond memories

Today’s column relates to a whole lot of us who are at that stage of life where we’re decluttering and downsizing but don’t know what to do with the stuff. A reader who read a column in which I touched on . . .

Posted: 2017-06-03

SOLD & OFFERED

A look at recently sold homes in and around Winnipeg

OFFERED: Wolseley ADDRESS: 496 Telfer St. S. ASKING PRICE: $349, 900 TAXES: $3, 210 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1, 680 BEDROOMS: 3 BATHROOMS: 1.5 LOT SIZE: 25 x 100 LISTING AGENT: Ken Maines, Coldwell Banker, 204-999-9078 SOLD: Garden City ADDRESS: 66 Peony Ave. ASKING PRICE: $264, 500 SOLD PRICE: $275, 100 TAXES: $3, 785.10 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1, 125 BEDROOMS: . . .

Posted: 2017-06-03

Sweet suites for every budget

Metro Condominiums boasts four models at a variety of price ranges

These days, buyers are putting a lot of thought into where — and how — they want to live before they purchase a home. That’s why StreetSide Developments has put so much thought into the design of Metro Condominiums, says Shannon . . .

Posted: 2017-06-03

In the Life of a Garden Centre

Question asked / Questions answered Part 2

Teased by cooler temperatures in the midst of May we begin now to see the firm time for getting the gardens planted. Soon glorious patio or porch pots along with hanging baskets will be displayed throughout our communities. Folks will be . . .

Posted: 2017-05-29

Upgrading your insulation

Your home has a building envelope that includes the exterior walls, foundation, roof, windows and doors. The envelope should keep out extreme temperatures, moisture, dust, and wind. By properly insulating your building envelope, you will reduce heat loss, create a more . . .

Posted: 2017-05-29