Professional Lawn Care

Lawn care professionals share a basic goal – improve the quality of our lives and the quality of our environment. Training, education, careful product selection and proper application allow lawn care professionals to improve our landscape for the benefit of . . .

Posted: 2016-06-06

Drink it in

Add the taste of summer to your favourite cocktails

Eating is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Some do it better than others. With a knack for selecting and sourcing the freshest ingredients, matching flavours with an intuitive and skillful touch, the food artisan elevates the foodie experience.Does any canapé, . . .

Posted: 2016-06-04

The fifth wall

Ceiling often overlooked when decorating

After all is said and done and your place is looking sharp, consider adding a decorative element to the fifth wall.Ceilings are often overlooked, but when decorated can add tons of character to your home. I’m just as guilty as . . .

Posted: 2016-06-04

Flooring better choice than carpet in cottage

Question: I read with interest your article on vinyl flooring for seasonal cottages, also on wood floors for the cottage as per your article. We have had a very good quality all-weather carpet with a underlay pad in our seasonal . . .

Posted: 2016-06-04

Creepy crawlers

Forest tent caterpillar outbreak good for the birds

Trees and forests of many areas of southern Manitoba have been attacked and often ravished by the feeding frenzy of forest tent caterpillars.What do we know about this creature? The adult female moth flies at night and settles on suitable . . .

Posted: 2016-06-04

Removing nicotine stains a cinch

Question: I became the owner of a blond wooden china cabinet and table. They are beautiful; unfortunately the previous owners smoked heavily in the house! There is a thick layer of nicotine all over both pieces. Do you have a . . .

Posted: 2016-06-04

Room to GROW

Spacious design promises efficient living

When it comers to real estate, square footage can be misleading. Homes often seem either smaller or larger than their listed size.The Ventura Custom Homes show home found at 129 Larry Vickar Dr. West in Devonshire Village falls into the . . .

Posted: 2016-06-04

ROCK solid

Rock solid

There are a lot of intangibles to consider when you’re looking for a move-up or move-down home. That checklist can be a lengthy one (and rightfully so). At the top of that list would be the home’s price — is . . .

Posted: 2016-06-04

Time to Plant: Time for Gardening

It is here.  Time to head to the garden centre.  One step closer to gardening.  You’ve had time to scout over that past few weeks and the moment is now!  With warm temperatures we can take advantage of getting into . . .

Posted: 2016-05-30

Under pressure

Clean up this spring with a steady stream of H20

If you enjoy cleaning, then you’ll have a blast using a pressure washer.Although you’ve probably used a pressure washer to remove stains from the side of your home or walkway, you may not realize they offer far more uses than . . .

Posted: 2016-05-28