Properly seal unused chimney to prevent moisture issues

Question: I am trying to help a friend with a leaky chimney, which is allowing spring run-off water into their basement. The house is about 50 years old and the masonry chimney is outside the main concrete foundation wall, which . . .

Posted: 2016-03-12

Cool clique

EQ3's Assembly collection gives fresh faces a boost

The design industry is so full of emerging talent, it can be hard to stand out. But here are some Canadians (and one American), who are earning plaudits.EQ3, the Winnipeg-based modern furniture company, is known for supporting Canadian designers. EQ3’s . . .

Posted: 2016-03-12

Blue is cheerful, calming and versatile

Last week, we looked at adding red to your decor. This week, we’ll look at another popular primary colour: blue.We have a medium sky blue wall colour in our bedroom and absolutely love it.It’s cheerful and airy during the day . . .

Posted: 2016-03-12

Make your Spring Parade of Homes more enjoyable

The first week of the Spring Parade of Homes has concluded and the fabulous weather has resulted in large crowds visiting the new show homes. Each year, we print a primer for Parade attendees; just a couple of tips to . . .

Posted: 2016-03-12

New homes offer style, function, value and great location

As much as people focus on style when they look at a new home, they often overlook a subtle, yet important feature: none other than a home’s overall livability.Three elements play a central role in determining how livable a home . . .

Posted: 2016-03-12

Solid choice

Waterside Estates bungalow offers terrific amenities and exceptional value

As neighbourhoods go in the city, Transcona’s Waterside Estates is one that tends to fly under the radar of prospective home buyers. Found on a mid-sized tract of land on the south side of Dugald Road off Guy Savoie Drive . . .

Posted: 2016-03-12

HOME sweet HOME

Thoughtful plan perfect for growing families

Not all show homes feel like home. Yet that’s the precise feedback Ventura Custom Homes sales representative Chris Dare has been receiving about 144 Cherrywood Rd. — a.k.a. the Aspenridge B Visitable — during the Spring Parade of Homes."Pretty much . . .

Posted: 2016-03-12

Take this backyard style quiz

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Posted: 2016-03-11

Tillandsia

Air plants… air what? If you haven't heard about these unique plants then we need to fill you in on the houseplant that has been around for a while but is gaining ever popularity.Most think of houseplants as floor or tabletop . . .

Posted: 2016-03-11

Quartz or granite for your kitchen?

When it comes to choosing countertops, most homeowners prefer the look of stone. Quartz and granite are the two heavy-hitters in this arena and the marketplace offers a nearly endless array of unique colors and patterns to choose from. Your . . .

Posted: 2016-03-10