Steam clean dirty metal blinds

Question: I live in an apartment-style condo, so I have no access to a clothesline or any place to hang things outside. The blinds in our bedrooms are the narrow metal type, ivory coloured. They are getting really dingy and . . .

Posted: 2016-11-26

Hard-wired smoke alarms may not be enough

Don't stop at building-code compliance if you want to increase your home's safety level

QUESTION: A question in regards to a basement smoke detectors. We have permits and are finishing our basement. It will consist of a bathroom, home office and rec-room area. There is a hard-wired detector in the rec-room area.Does the office . . .

Posted: 2016-11-26

Vintage lanterns give inviting glow

Vintage gasoline lanterns manufactured dozens of years ago have a distinctive appeal, not only for camping but also in everyday life. Their designs and colours present the nostalgic atmosphere of a bygone era and they can bring a glow to . . .

Posted: 2016-11-26

Beaming with pride

Renovation project was a personal challenge, but also a pleasure

It’s tremendously fulfilling to embark upon a new adventure, especially one that involves a cool and challenging project. Hours can be spent contemplating the best approach, the building process and trying to determine the best solution to a problem encountered . . .

Posted: 2016-11-26

Sold

A look at recently sold homes in and around Winnipeg

SOLD: Garson ADDRESS: 66 Kingsgate RowASKING PRICE: $319, 900SOLD PRICE: $310, 000TAXES: $3, 232.69SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1, 299BEDROOMS: 2BATHROOMS: 2LOT SIZE: 80-ft. frontageLISTING AGENT: Connie Levesque, Property Exchange Group, 204-444-4646  SOLD: Richmond West ADDRESS: 3 Sandpiper DriveASKING PRICE: $359, 900SOLD PRICE: $359, 400TAXES: $4645.70SQUARE . . .

Posted: 2016-11-26

Space, air and light

Nearly 3,000 sq. ft. of livable space rests on extra-large lot

When determining the overall value that a new home offers, it’s important to look further than just its price. Which is to say, you have to look at how the various features in a home all come together to create . . .

Posted: 2016-11-26

Turn-of-the-century home remodelled to perfection

In a neighbourhood dominated by turn-of-the-century homes, it’s something you don’t expect to see.74 McAdam Ave. is a home with a low-maintenance front yard and exterior that’s comprised of brand-new brown cement fibreboard siding with a steel accent column with . . .

Posted: 2016-11-26

Garden Centre brings the holiday spirit alive

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Posted: 2016-11-25

Prairie Pointe, a master planned community

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Posted: 2016-11-23

Earth tones named 2017 colours of the year

The passion many Canadians have for nature will be written all over the walls in 2017 — literally.Look for cozy earth tones to dominate as the hottest paint colours for your home in the year ahead, from spicy brown, clay . . .

Posted: 2016-11-19