Walk this way

New and imaginative pavers for your outdoor living space

Paving stones, first used by the Romans in third century BC, have come a long way. Today’s consumer can choose from a greater range of styles and materials than ever before from precast concrete products that mimic hardwood flooring to . . .

Posted: 2016-06-25

What to know before renting a storage unit

Storage units can be a great solution for people who are moving and need a spot to perch their stuff during the transition. Likewise, if their home is damaged in a storm or they’re doing a major renovation, a storage . . .

Posted: 2016-06-25

Savvy projects

Use rugged beauty and shades of summer to create timeless treasures.

I found some fun summer projects from Beauti-Tone paints I wanted to share with you. Adding your personal decor touches truly makes your space unique to you. If you can have a hand in the outcome, you can take pride . . .

Posted: 2016-06-25

Hanging around

Macrame making home-design comeback

I was in grade school when I learned about the ancient art of macrame. It was the mid-1970s and my mother’s best friend was the only person I knew who ate yogurt, grew bean sprouts and dried her own fruit. . . .

Posted: 2016-06-25

Check with officials when insulating basement

Question: We are planning on finishing our basement and want to use two inch thick Dow styrofoam rigid insulation between the floor joists, with Great Stuff from Dow to seal any cracks around this insulation. We will eventually drywall the ceiling and . . .

Posted: 2016-06-25

Wire rack key to crispy chicken fingers

Question: Whenever I bake homemade chicken strips they end up with a soggy texture. If I bake them longer, they taste hard and over-baked. Any suggestions? PatAnswer: Whether you bake homemade or store-bought chicken strips, bake them on a wire rack . . .

Posted: 2016-06-25

Prevent trees from producing premature yellow leaves

In the spring all deciduous trees (those that drop their leaves in the fall) produce green leaves at the start of the season. The leaves of some trees such as certain crab apple and Schubert choke cherry turn predictably an . . .

Posted: 2016-06-25

Battling underground economy everyone's fight

All Manitobans love deals. We clip coupons, we attempt to negotiate prices even though they are clearly listed, we drive across town in order to save a few cents. We are famous for our frugality. However, sometimes what looks like . . .

Posted: 2016-06-25

MODERN living

Modern living

By now, anyone thinking of buying a new home in southwest Winnipeg has heard of Ridgewood West in Charleswood. Turns out, there’s another terrific new community being developed in the Charleswood area: Scotswood Meadows.Located between Rannock Avenue and Glenbush Street . . .

Posted: 2016-06-25

BANG for your buck

Convenient location and multiple amenities in Fort Garry

In real estate value and utility are a rare combination.Eric Neumann of Realty Executives First Choice said he has a condominium that scores high marks in both areas — a 914-square-foot, two-bedroom unit at 70 Plaza Dr. (Sterling Towers) in . . .

Posted: 2016-06-25