Under construction

Sometimes it's nice to just get out and build

So, a few days ago on my Facebook page I asked, "Who’s getting something exciting built, some neat construction project?" Needless to say I got some pretty interesting replies — a few that have good column potential — and then there . . .

Posted: 2017-05-06

Freezer bag saves your ice cream from freezer burn

QUESTION: The ice cream carton in my freezer crystallizes after a few months of storage and ends up in the garbage. Is there anything that I can do to prevent this? — Patty Answer: Yes, place the carton inside a sealable freezer bag. . . .

Posted: 2017-05-06

Prepare your property for the emerald ash borer

Consider planting trees not affected by insects or disease

As many readers know from reports in newspapers and on television, unfortunately, the emerald ash borer beetle is currently heading for Manitoba. It has been devastating millions of ash trees of all varieties and species in eastern Canada and the . . .

Posted: 2017-05-06

Concrete porchabove root cellarasking for trouble

Moisture, mould constant threats

Question: I hope you can help me. I have a four-by-five front porch with a same size fruit cellar underneath that is attached to my basement. It’s mouldy, wet, etc. I was going to remove the door, then add concrete . . .

Posted: 2017-05-06

Setting up a good first impression

Woo your guests with a splashy entryway

If you need only one reason to invest in decorating your entryway, let it be this: everybody needs a good spot to make an entrance. But even for those among us who prefer to come and go with less of a . . .

Posted: 2017-05-06

Home of your dreams

McGrath Meadows are expansive and elegant

It’s something many people dream of: owning a home in a private setting that’s countrified, yet close to the city. A new development by Irwin Homes in Headingley — McGrath Meadows — is now offering prospective luxury home owners a prime . . .

Posted: 2017-05-06

Census data tell many tales about housing

With the passing of each census period, certain interesting statistics come forward that highlight changes and similarities from previous times. Recently, the Altus Group analyzed some housing results that I thought I’d share. First, the key base numbers from the 2011 . . .

Posted: 2017-05-06

A rare gem

Hundred-year-old Crestwood classic beautifully restored

It’s a home that RE/MAX Executives Realty’s Debra Ann Kaminsky refers to as rare on two counts. "First, it actually has two addresses, " she says of the 4, 200-square-foot Crescentwood classic, which was built in 1913. "There’s actually one (side) . . .

Posted: 2017-05-06

Sold

TransconaADDRESS: 503 Bond St.ASKING PRICE: $289, 900SOLD PRICE: $282, 000TAXES: $3, 274.83SQUARE FOOTAGE: 985BEDROOMS: 3BATHROOMS: 1LOT SIZE: 36 x 100LISTING AGENT: Lynda Mackie, Sutton Group-Kilkenny Real Estate, 204-890-9960SELLING AGENT: James Boschman, Royal LePage Prime, 204-989-7900 SOLD: Windsor Park ADDRESS: 69 Fontaine . . .

Posted: 2017-05-05

House taxes not the sole solution for market speculation

Governments continue to introduce legislation hoping to curb investment buying and speculation in the housing market, which they believe is artificially driving up prices. Back in August 2016, the British Columbia government imposed a 15 per cent tax on foreign nationals . . .

Posted: 2017-04-29