Meet Julie Smith

Julie Smith, in-house designer for Discovery Homes, a custom home builder in Manitoba, has been on the cutting edge of design for over ten years, and a principal part of the team at Discovery Homes, that makes home design a . . .

Posted: 2016-09-23

Fall Gardener's List: Mid Sept-October

Perennials Clean up perennials. Always remove leaf matter from plants that have had fungal or insect problems from the summer to prevent insect or disease from over-wintering. When you cut perennials back – leave 4-6" of leaf stalk showing. These . . .

Posted: 2016-09-20

When in doubt, ask some experts

Trees that look damaged may actually still be strong -- and vice versa

This summer has certainly been one where a great number of trees, both urban and rural, have been brought down or have ended up scattered over roads, yards and even buildings.I have a keen interest in studying the images of . . .

Posted: 2016-09-17

Stone foundations are tricky to insulate

There are many different opinions on how to handle seepage issues

Question: I’m a homeowner in Wolseley and I have a stone foundation. There’s some seepage, even after I had the eavestroughs replaced, sump pump and backwater system installed and built up the soil around my house. I don’t have any . . .

Posted: 2016-09-17

Keep dishcloths odour-free by killing bacteria

Smelly dishclothsA few weeks ago, someone asked you how to keep their dishcloths smelling fresh. I don’t have advice on making them smell fresh, but I can offer advice on how to easily keep them odour-free and definitely not smelly.I’m . . .

Posted: 2016-09-17

Tulips take the stage

Patriotic and celebratory tulip varieties blanket the country

With the introduction of many new tulip varieties in time for Canada’s sesquicentennial (not exactly a word that rolls easily off your tongue), patriotic and celebratory tulip varieties will stand up and be counted next spring in private and public . . .

Posted: 2016-09-17

Too much junk? Try to remove the usual suspects

The transition from summer to fall is an ideal time to get your home organized. As you put away all of that summer gear and prepare for cooler weather, why not also commit to clearing out some of the things . . .

Posted: 2016-09-17

Remodelling a childhood home

Maryland couple's renovation finds a balance between modern design and nostalgia

Even though they are a couple who often finish each other’s thoughts and sentences, Matthew Reiskin and Christine Chan weren’t always in sync when it came to remodelling their Bethesda, Md., home.The two architects for the most part agreed on . . .

Posted: 2016-09-17

Top tips for a successful Parade of Homes experience

The 2016 Fall Parade of Homes has started in fine fashion. Crowds for the first week have been terrific and the weather has been a pleasant mix of warm and cool, so you could take your pick of prime new-home-visiting . . .

Posted: 2016-09-17

Top tips for a successful Parade of Homes experience

The 2016 Fall Parade of Homes has started in fine fashion. Crowds for the first week have been terrific and the weather has been a pleasant mix of warm and cool, so you could take your pick of prime new-home-visiting . . .

Posted: 2016-09-17