Mother Nature's paintbrush

Botanical inspiration bursting into homes, fashion and art

KRISTEN ALEIDA ARTWith sketchbook and watercolours near at hand, Kristen Aleida Wiltshire is always ready to create new designs. If you find yourself rearranging the furniture and staring at four walls as you wait for spring to green up your . . .

Posted: 2017-04-01

Mother Nature's paintbrush

Botanical inspiration bursting into homes, fashion and art

KRISTEN ALEIDA ARTWith sketchbook and watercolours near at hand, Kristen Aleida Wiltshire is always ready to create new designs. If you find yourself rearranging the furniture and staring at four walls as you wait for spring to green up your . . .

Posted: 2017-04-01

Big, bright and bold

Bridgwater Lakes home serves up beautiful function and flow

Any new home design worth its salt must possess two things: flair and function. Flair is what gives a home its character, while function is what provides essential day-to-day livability. The synergy between those two design elements showcased in 20 Clear . . .

Posted: 2017-04-01

1910 classic gets revamped

Crescentwood condos beautifully finished

Call it a case of an old classic getting a new lease on life. Such was the case with 950 Dorchester Ave., a stately Crescentwood classic that was built in 1910. In 2012, the home — which had been turned into . . .

Posted: 2017-04-01

Parade may be over, but show homes remain open

Still a chance to view houses you may have missed

Although the 2017 Spring Parade of Homes ended Sunday, you still have plenty of opportunity to revisit those fantastic show homes that you saw during the three weeks of the parade. The weather was outstanding this year and Manitobans responded well . . .

Posted: 2017-04-01

Look at this photograph

Thousands of memories preserved for quiet reflection

Did I ever mention that Mad Dog Vachon and I were once a couple? I present picture proof of that fascinating concept here today, with a notation in Mad Dog’s handwriting describing us as "cuties" — which we definitely were. Yes, . . .

Posted: 2017-04-01

Use your illusion

This two-tiered deck conceals an awkward height differential

The last deck build of the season in 2015 got me back in touch with one of my oldest and dearest school chums. It made me realize how quickly time passes by and how easy it is to lose touch. Paul . . .

Posted: 2017-04-01

Eavestroughs key to water management

Question: I enjoy reading your Free Press columns and I read your recent article about water infiltration in chimneys. It got me to thinking about a situation at our church. Water lies on a sidewalk and up against an exterior . . .

Posted: 2017-04-01

Scorch marks likely here to stay

QUESTION: Please tell me how to remove the heat scorch left on the top edge of my oven door left after heat-cleaning the oven. I’ve tried baking soda, very light scrubbing with S.O.S pads, bleach and more with no results. — . . .

Posted: 2017-04-01

Home and garden show springs forth

Celebrities and local experts will help get your landscape in shape

With warm temperatures heralding the arrival of spring, another harbinger of spring is upon us: the 43rd annual Winnipeg Home & Garden Show. And as is the case every year, it will be loaded with star power, says show manager Jenn . . .

Posted: 2017-04-01