How to achieve an 'ideal balance' for your condo corporation's Reserve Fund Study

If you're a condo owner in Manitoba, you might already know that your condo corporation needs to complete a Reserve Fund Study, which provides a plan for long-term spending over the next 30 years. This detailed financial study is governed by . . .

Posted: 2016-10-28

How to achieve an 'ideal balance' for your condo corporation's Reserve Fund Study

If you're a condo owner in Manitoba, you might already know that your condo corporation needs to complete a Reserve Fund Study, which provides a plan for long-term spending over the next 30 years.This detailed financial study is governed by . . .

Posted: 2016-10-28

In the Life of a Garden Centre - Fall Forward

One reflects on the past, often remembering times, places and events. Early memories of a farmer's market are firm in the mind of a child. Often on Saturdays, a family trip was done to the south end of the city, past . . .

Posted: 2016-10-27

Keep the deer at bay with spray

Walking quietly toward the edge of our yard, the mother and baby were cute — until they started chomping away on our hardy hibiscus shrubs that were so healthy and lush.And that’s how we were introduced to deer at our . . .

Posted: 2016-10-22

Blanket taxes, fees hurt local economies and homeowners

Last week, we talked about the new mortgage rules introduced by the federal government; rules that were designed to slow down the price escalation that has been going on in Vancouver and Toronto.Whether this stress test of qualifying at higher . . .

Posted: 2016-10-22

Save on groceries: grow your own

Enjoy fresh greens all winter long

Nasturtium’s crinkly, brightly coloured petals with prominent nectar-bearing spurs are so deliciously pretty. Nasturtium, providing it is organically grown, is a favourite among gardeners and chefs for not only the peppery watercress flavour of the edible flowers, leaves and seed . . .

Posted: 2016-10-22

How to save a life

Show a little compassion for homeless people and feral animals

Happy, loving, and so grateful. That describes every animal my family has ever rescued over many years, and nothing is more heartwarming or rewarding than living that joy with them.A tad ironic that in today’s Homes section, Mustard on Everything! . . .

Posted: 2016-10-22

Hostas la vista

Husband and wife team mix art with math to create colour in the shade

RAMSEY, Minn. — Gene Waldowski designs his gardens the same way he paints. "Full of colour and contrast, " said the artist and retired high school teacher.With his wife, Lois, as collaborator and resident wisecracker, Waldowski has created a shade-lover’s . . .

Posted: 2016-10-22

Five essentials for creating a lovely lavatory

The era of the trophy kitchen being the single most important room of the house appears to be fading. For Barbara Sallick, co-founder of Waterworks, bathrooms reflect a more personal style than the more industrial rooms where we roast our . . .

Posted: 2016-10-22

Flexible design a plus for families

Sky-high ceilings or extra rooms: the choice is yours

When builders speak of a home featuring a flexible design, they usually mean inside.Turns out, 3 Snowberry Circle — a.k.a. The Prairiehaven — features two levels of flexibility, according to Kensington Homes’ new home sales consultant, Rene Giroux."This home features . . .

Posted: 2016-10-22