Different strokes for all folks

A pair of new paint styles lets even beginners create luxurious looks

As the trend of self-expression continues to grow in home decor, Dulux Paints has found a way to help Canadians unleash their creativity and transform walls into one-of-a-kind masterpieces.The brand has announced the launch of Dulux Venetian Silk, a new . . .

Posted: 2016-11-05

Winnipeg's housing market graded mostly green and good

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CHMC) promotes itself as being Canada’s national housing agency for almost 70 years.Last week, the CMHC published the fourth quarter assessment for Canada and 15 major urban markets. I think we all expected Vancouver . . .

Posted: 2016-11-05

Give life to your walls

A well thought-out series of picture frames can enhance the decor of your home

I distinctly remember sitting in the waiting room at the dealership during a routine service appointment for my truck — and fumbling through a few periodicals and magazines until I stumbled across a design book that caught my eye. It . . .

Posted: 2016-11-05

How to transform your home with paint

Painting is the easiest, least expensive and single most transformative tool in all of interior design. Paint can change the mood of a room and your perception of its size. It can spotlight overlooked details in your home’s architecture and . . .

Posted: 2016-11-05

Air, she blows

Winter is coming. I'm getting my gear ready

I have company helping me write my column today: a skunk that I accidentally trapped in my attached garage overnight, who now is comfortably entrenched under a cart at the back of the garage.I discovered him last night while he . . .

Posted: 2016-11-05

Managing moisture in your garage

Knowing and addressing common causes of humidity will help you keep issues in check

Question: I am considering the purchase of a containment floor mat for my unheated, attached garage. The mat is constructed of commercial-grade woven PVC fabric. Could there be a moisture problem with PVC on a cement floor? Thanks.— Bob SabourinAnswer: . . .

Posted: 2016-11-05

Softening paintbrushes is as simple as letting them soak

Question: We hired my niece to paint the basement steps while we were away on vacation. She did a great job on the steps, but left the paintbrushes out and they dried up. Is there any way to soften the . . .

Posted: 2016-11-05

Bicolour bonanza

Gardening trends include annuals resistant to drought, boasting vibrant hues

Which annual plants were all-stars in your garden this year? Typically bred for traits such as bloom production, colour, form, vigour, disease resistance and drought tolerance, an end-of-season evaluation of annual containers and bedding plants often hinges on one trait . . .

Posted: 2016-11-05

Affordable with options

Proof that you can get a home in Bridgwater Trails for under $400,000

These days, it’s a model that’s a bit of an anomaly in new home designs: a bi-level.Which is why Signature Homes chose to make their show home at 30 Del Monica Rd. in Bridgwater Trails such a design."We thought it . . .

Posted: 2016-11-05

Tidy outside, treats inside

Excellent value in this functional, updated abode

Sometimes you walk down a street and, for some reason, one home stands out above the rest.That’s the case with 148 Syndicate St. With its tidy exterior — tan, low maintenance vinyl siding plus fresh-looking white front door, white-trimmed windows . . .

Posted: 2016-11-05