Wet iPhone? No problem, just rice it

Question: I dropped my iPhone in the water. Is there anything I can do to fix it or is it garbage? — KarlaAnswer:Step 1: Turn the phone off immediately.Step 2: Dry the phone with a soft towel (not a hair . . .

Posted: 2016-05-21

Mother Nature's barriers

More homeowners are choosing green fences

Landscapers and their clients are thinking outside the fence and going green. Green fences use trees, bushes and a mixture of plants to create a privacy wall instead of the traditional wooden fence.During a trip to France and England, Bill . . .

Posted: 2016-05-21

All in the family

Couple re-engineer '90s house for multigenerational living

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — When Joan and Reed Nelson built their house 22 years ago, it was a great fit for a young family with three active boys. The Nelsons installed a pool in their big backyard and a full kitchen . . .

Posted: 2016-05-21

Hiring a home inspector makes sense

Question: I’m actually in Edmonton, but I can’t find any other person to get advice from. I hope you can help me, or help me find another source. We took over a 26-year-old house this past winter and the sump pump . . .

Posted: 2016-05-21

Casual dining room decor found in many forms

This unique dining room goes to show that one doesn’t have to have a matching dining set to be stylish. The mid-century modern chairs paired with the shabby chic table are a wonderful mix of colours, lines and texture. The . . .

Posted: 2016-05-21

Super starter

Bi-level design offers multiple finish choices

When you’re a young family looking for a move-up home, it’s nice to be able to tailor a home to both your style and budget.Ultimately, budget will dictate the type of home that’s chosen, whether trim is entry-level, mid-level or . . .

Posted: 2016-05-21

Recipe for success

Offers flow in quickly for perfectly upgraded home

With so many homes to choose from on the market these days, sellers are always looking for ways to make their home stand out. Surefire tips include pricing it realistically, performing key updates and pouring all kinds of thought — . . .

Posted: 2016-05-21

A Luxury Camping Oasis

With the warmth of spring finally here and summer not far off, thoughts move to getting up close and personal with the great outdoors. And after a long prairie winter there's always a longing for all things green and an . . .

Posted: 2016-05-20

Edible delights

Grow your own healthy vegetables and herbs

With cooler temperatures this weekend that could put a damper on your outdoor activities, why not take the time to visit your local garden centre and browse through the rows and rows of herbs and veggies? Edibles now take up . . .

Posted: 2016-05-14

Dye may be only solution for pesky stain removal

Question: Recently, I purchased a bouquet of flowers from a market. The clerk wrapped them in heavy, black poster-type paper. The stems were quite wet and seeped through the paper, resulting in stains on my white denim jacket. As soon . . .

Posted: 2016-05-14