How to make sure your sump pump is working properly

Question: I read your recent article on covering a sump pump opening with interest. My sump pump opening has a bolted down cover, as you describe, about eight inches below floor level. When I go away for the winter I . . .

Posted: 2017-02-25

Turning crisis into opportunity

When a leak ruined my client's kitchen floors, he took the chance to change them up

In late fall 2015, my client Bruce Palansky took possession of his new 1, 800 square foot bungalow in Linden Ridge. Although the house was 99 per cent finished on both floors, he had commissioned me to perform a few . . .

Posted: 2017-02-25

Sprucing things up

Small evergreens and conifers can define a space with style

There is a resurgence of interest in the use of evergreens and conifers in the landscape, says Kate Karam, the editorial director for U.S.-based nursery company Monrovia, which grows and sells a wide range of plants that are shipped to . . .

Posted: 2017-02-25

Don't forget your filters

All sorts of objects in your home rely on them, and neglecting them can lead to expensive repairs

One humid morning last summer, our faithful basement dehumidifier just wouldn’t turn on. I dug out the instruction booklet. Under troubleshooting tips, it said to check the filter, which should be "cleaned off and rinsed" every one to two weeks. Filter? . . .

Posted: 2017-02-25

The Spring Parade of Homes is nearly here

No shadows were seen, nor did a Chinook suddenly sweep across the prairies, although we did experience a bit of a welcomed warm spell in February. There is still plenty of snow on the ground and the golf clubs are . . .

Posted: 2017-02-25

Bright & airy

50 Wainwright Cres. a feel-good home

One of the greatest features any home can possess is an abundance of natural light. The reason why that attribute is so important is simple: the moment you step inside the home, you just feel good. Moreover, when you go from . . .

Posted: 2017-02-25

Sold

A look at recently sold homes in and around Winnipeg

SOLD: Margaret Park ADDRESS: 76 Beeston Dr. ASKING PRICE: $199, 900 SOLD PRICE: $190, 000 TAXES: $2, 698.49 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 672 BEDROOMS: 3 BATHROOMS: 1 LOT SIZE: 32 x 90 LISTING AGENT: Shawn Sommers, Century 21 Carrie.com, 204-818-0707 SELLING AGENT: Art Kehler, Kehler Realty, 204-222-0149     SOLD: River Park South ADDRESS: 47 Coleman Cove ASKING PRICE: . . .

Posted: 2017-02-25

A piece of history

Character-filled loft-style condos masterfully redone

Back in 1905, construction began on a brick warehouse at 181 Bannatyne Ave., just east of Main Street. When work was completed in 1907, the end product — which, incidentally, was designed by C.H. Walker — was a six-storey building with . . .

Posted: 2017-02-25

Sold

A look at recently sold homes in and around Winnipeg

SOLD: Margaret Park ADDRESS: 76 Beeston Dr. ASKING PRICE: $199, 900 SOLD PRICE: $190, 000 TAXES: $2, 698.49 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 672 BEDROOMS: 3 BATHROOMS: 1 LOT SIZE: 32 x 90 LISTING AGENT: Shawn Sommers, Century 21 Carrie.com, 204-818-0707 SELLING AGENT: Art Kehler, Kehler Realty, 204-222-0149     SOLD: River Park South ADDRESS: 47 Coleman Cove ASKING PRICE: . . .

Posted: 2017-02-25

Flaunting flowers well into fall

New hydrangea varieties last longer, bloom brighter and are easier to maintain

The hydrangea, with its large, showy blooms, has a considerable impact on the landscape. In addition to beautiful colour that transitions to deeper shades as temperatures cool in late summer, the bountiful blooms of the hydrangea extend late into fall . . .

Posted: 2017-02-18