Fix non-spraying nozzles by soaking them in hot water

QUESTION: I bought a new can of Lysol disinfectant spray that won’t spray. Is there something I can do to fix it?— BrendaAnswer: Many stores will exchange a non-working product for a working one, especially if you are able to . . .

Posted: 2017-02-18

Adjusting teleposts isn't for amateurs

QUESTION: I saw one of your excellent articles on teleposts and adjusting. I’ve got old 1974 teleposts, with a 1/2-inch hole at the top and no flat area for a wrench to grab. How does one adjust those old style . . .

Posted: 2017-02-18

Sounds bars pump up the volume in your living room

Sound bars are the cheapest and easiest way to get better sound in your living room. Here are four of them that are the best in their price range.Samsung HW-K950CNET rating: ★★★★1/2 out of fiveThe good: The Samsung HW-K950 is . . .

Posted: 2017-02-18

Big enough for the whole family

Stylish cab-over home has options to meet every need

Above all, families prize two things in a home: space and value.That’s why Hilton Homes continues to produce cab-over-style home designs, says Hilton Homes’ Spencer Curtis."The reason for that is that their layout is just so functional, " he says. . . .

Posted: 2017-02-18

SOLD

A look at recently sold homes in and around Winnipeg

Charleswood ADDRESS: 130 The Bridle Path N.ASKING PRICE: $424, 900SOLD PRICE: $420, 000TAXES: $4, 920.41SQUARE Footage: 2, 040BEDROOMS: 4BATHROOMS: 3.5LOT SIZE: 55 x 100LISTING AGENT: Ken Maines, Coldwell Banker, 204-999-9078  308 Cathcart St. Charleswood ADDRESS: 308 Cathcart St.ASKING PRICE: $319, 900SOLD PRICE: $332, . . .

Posted: 2017-02-17

Size does matter in your design decisions

Whether your ceilings are low or high, or your space is small or spacious, it is important to select furniture that is the appropriate size and scale for the room. When it comes to furnishing a space, the focus is . . .

Posted: 2017-02-11

How to make your home senior-friendly

As we age, even a house that has been a home for decades can become an obstacle course or pose unexpected problems.The American Association of Retired Persons suggests these modifications for your home:Vision• Make sure lighting is adequate on exterior . . .

Posted: 2017-02-11

Aging millennials fleeing urban areas

Dowell Meyers, a professor of demography and urban planning at the University of Southern California, recently published an interesting paper concerning millennials and their impact on housing preferences.This age group has crested as it relates to urban or downtown living. . . .

Posted: 2017-02-11

Repair with care to keep buyers interested

Home sellers need to understand that buyers today have access to more information and are more educated and savvy than ever before.As a result, today’s buyers tend to be more cautious. Seeing one small issue with the condition of the . . .

Posted: 2017-02-11

There's no such thing as too much pizza

Question: We had a party and ordered way too much pizza. We do not want to eat pizza for the next three days, any ideas of what we can do with the leftovers?— BeatriceAnswer: Restaurant pizza is a great treat and . . .

Posted: 2017-02-11