Split decision

Four-level home perfect for active family

It’s a dream many families have: to live in a big house in a spot that’s quiet and secluded, yet close to key amenities. That’s exactly what 6294 Henderson Hwy. — a 2, 000-square-foot, four-level split design — has to . . .

Posted: 2016-04-23

Perennial all-stars

Match a plant's needs to a particular growing site for continued success / F17

 If you’re like me, you’ve already been peeking under layers of mulch or flax straw checking for the first signs of life from your perennials. Some plant varieties seem harder to grow than others. Popular species that can be challenging . . .

Posted: 2016-04-16

Vote for a government that supports skilled trades

Tuesday is election day in Manitoba. There has been considerable rhetoric back and forth concerning which party will deliver what. All that is left to do now is to cast your vote for whichever candidate, leader or party you think . . .

Posted: 2016-04-16

Easy living

Bathroom reno allows aging homeowners to overcome mobility issues

The loss of mobility often comes part and parcel with aging. When that happens, tasks we previously took for granted can become arduous, especially in the home. Where we were once able to overcome the deficiencies of a poorly designed . . .

Posted: 2016-04-16

Wood filler epoxy an easy fix for cracked table

Question: I have an old wooden table that was in very bad shape and I took it to be refinished. The refinished product is beautiful, but now the tabletop is splitting or separating. Is there anything I can do to . . .

Posted: 2016-04-16

Blown-in insulation effective and safe

Question: I have an inquiry regarding spray foam insulation. I am having renovators create a new bedroom in the attic above our existing double attached garage. The renovation professionals and the engineers all recommend spray foam insulation as the material of . . .

Posted: 2016-04-16

Irrigation essential to good growing

As everybody knows, the best way to make it rain is to wash your car. As extra insurance, a superstitious gardener might provoke a shower by ordering a complicated drip irrigation system. Or maybe there’s a better way to deal . . .

Posted: 2016-04-16

Green, green grass of home

How to get a lush lawn your neighbors will envy

Many homeowners strive for the perfect, emerald green lawn, but it takes more than regular mowing. Lawn care requires a dedicated effort consisting of fertilization, regular maintenance and the ability to troubleshoot problems as they arise.How low should you mow?Often . . .

Posted: 2016-04-16

Attainable luxury

Spacious Oak Bluff West bungalow offers quality and style

When people think of Artista Homes, they tend to think of luxurious, high-end homes loaded with wow factor. And while Artista is still focused on pushing the envelope when it comes to their new-home designs, they can also build luxurious, . . .

Posted: 2016-04-16

Fully loaded

Updated Steinbach home packed with comfort and convenience

In life, everything is relative.Take, for example, the number 27. If someone happens to be 27 years old, they’re thought of as being young.Apply that same number to the age of a home, and it’s all too easy to come . . .

Posted: 2016-04-16