Cut out those potato sprouts

Question: I always purchase potatoes in small bags but I use them so infrequently they become rotten in my pantry. Any suggestions in prolonging their life? RandyAnswer: When purchasing potatoes, choose ones that are firm and free of sprouts, green . . .

Posted: 2016-07-02

Elements of surprise

Adding decorative trim easy and inexpensive

The reason I chose this photo to review is because of the details in the room. The decorative trim, via the wainscoting and crown molding, are part of what make this room scrumptious. The lovely wall colour, CIL’s Peacock’s Plume . . .

Posted: 2016-07-02

Boosting curb appeal

Tips to help your home make a great first impression

Whether you plan to sell your house this year or after your last child leaves the nest, being a homeowner includes keeping the house in tip-top shape. Yes, you can boost your sale price by updating your kitchen and bathrooms, . . .

Posted: 2016-07-02

Make sure your trees aren't cracking up

Mature ash trees can be beautiful on our properties and public open spaces, however, some do have a tendency for bark to split and may also split at the crotch.There have been a number of strong wind events in southern . . .

Posted: 2016-07-02

Start packing

Planning and preparation integral for a smooth move

You’ve found a great new place to live and have started to think about new paint colours, furniture placement and the housewarming party you’re going to host once you’re settled. But before the fun can begin, you’ll have to make . . .

Posted: 2016-07-02

Pay your mortgage off now, play later

There was an interesting story buried in the business section of last Saturday’s Free Press. The headline read: How to pay down your mortgage faster. It was a rather innocuous little piece from The Canadian Press,  but the message is one . . .

Posted: 2016-07-02

Most valuable player

Attached bungalow offers great bang for your buck

It’s a concept that resonates with new home buyers, no matter whether you’re a young family, empty-nest couple or single.That concept? None other than value. A new attached bungalow in Niverville’s Fifth Avenue Estates offers all kinds of value, said . . .

Posted: 2016-07-02

Offered and Sold

SOLD: St. Andrews on the Red ADDRESS: 845 Fort Garry Rd.ASKING PRICE: $359, 000SOLD PRICE: $350, 000TAXES: $2, 726.44SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1, 260BEDROOMS: 3BATHROOMS: 1.5LOT SIZE: 5 acresLISTING AGENT: Lorne (Ned) Sanders, RE/MAX Associates, 204-999-6571  5 Lakemere Pl. SOLD: Southdale ADDRESS: 5 Lakemere Pl.ASKING PRICE: $439, . . .

Posted: 2016-07-02

Lake life

Stylish, affordable, functional in Richmond West

Acquiring a lakefront home — especially if you’re considering buying new — can be an expensive proposition. Lakefront homes in a neighbourhood such as South Pointe or Bridgwater Lakes will typically set you back $600, 000. If you want a . . .

Posted: 2016-07-02

Be a better roommate

I write this article with the seasoned wisdom of a reformed "bad" roommate. I spent four years of college balancing stained coffee cups atop dirty-dish towers with the shrewd precision of a true slob. I mastered the art of not . . .

Posted: 2016-07-02