From curtain liner to grout: getting a sparkling bathroom

Question: I enjoy your column every week and have found your hints very helpful in the past. However, as we live in a fairly newly developed area in Winnipeg, we are experiencing unclean water from time to time. Consequently, this . . .

Posted: 2017-01-21

Home builders' association celebrating 80 years

If you haven’t heard yet, 2017 marks the 80th anniversary of the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association.Eighty years! That makes us the oldest provincial home builders’ association in Canada.We were even established before the Canadian Home Builders’ Association.A lot has changed . . .

Posted: 2017-01-21

The virtues of junk

Everyone keeps a worthless knickknack or two

We begin today’s story with a mystery from Baldur Holm. You might know Holm as The Hubcap Man, but this isn’t about hubcaps. So, how can we help?"Laurie, as a follow up to our meeting in the restaurant, I am . . .

Posted: 2017-01-21

Plan your home's outdoor makeover

Expert landscape designer shares advice on adding curb appeal and privacy to your yard

In our mind’s eye, we visualize the components of our landscape — patio areas, pathways, beds and borders — even though all traces of these are now buried beneath a surplus of snow. Like pieces of furniture, we imagine moving . . .

Posted: 2017-01-21

A man-cave is completed

As a contractor, an "anything-is-possible" attitude is beneficial when discussing a renovation project with a client.Although certain aspects of any project can sometimes prove to be more complicated and challenging than others, it is my belief that anything a client . . .

Posted: 2017-01-21

Cavalier builder may be right about hardwood

A newly installed deck could have caused squeaky floor

QUESTION: My question is about noisy hardwood floors. Our home was built in 2013. Throughout the winter we noticed the hardwood flooring by the patio door begin to squeak and make crackly noises.We asked the builder to come and take . . .

Posted: 2017-01-21

Considerations of the chair aware

Looking to add some seating to your abode? Here are some tips

I’ve found that the world is divided into two groups: sofa people and chair people. And since you most likely have both kinds of people in your life, you will need both kinds of seats in your home.Here are my . . .

Posted: 2017-01-21

Sold

A look at recently sold homes in and around Winnipeg

Last week, the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association presented its annual Housing Forum at the Victoria Inn and Conference Centre. It was a very well attended event run over three days and the educational opportunities were plentiful.The opening keynote by Ron . . .

Posted: 2017-01-21

Let there be light

Subtle design features make a huge impact on this bright bungalow

There are times when a builder’s vision for a home comes quickly, and others where that vision takes time to develop.Arlt Homes’ Jason Arlt says he visualized the design for 42 Clear Spring Rd. immediately."The rear of the home faces . . .

Posted: 2017-01-21

Let there be light

Subtle design features make a huge impact on this bright bungalow

There are times when a builder’s vision for a home comes quickly, and others where that vision takes time to develop. Arlt Homes’ Jason Arlt says he visualized the design for 42 Clear Spring Rd. immediately. "The rear of the home faces . . .

Posted: 2017-01-21