Holiday homebrew

Give your guests the gift of delicious coffee and tea

Sharing a steaming cup of tea or coffee with friends and family is often central to holiday gatherings. Whether we share it with others or enjoy it as a solitary experience, most of us have our favourite blends, indeed, our . . .

Posted: 2015-12-12

A safe workplace is everyone's business

Many people might think a career in residential construction is one fraught with danger and safety concerns. They would be wrong. The possibility of danger and injury may be there, but the industry's . . .

Posted: 2015-12-12

Attention to plumbing system crucial

Question: I read your articles faithfully every week, as they are useful home care solutions from a pro. We are going to warmer climate for a three-month stay, however, among the many things to prepare is shutting down our home . . .

Posted: 2015-12-12

Clean Christmas ornaments with feather duster

Question: What is the best technique to clean dusty old hand- painted Christmas ornaments? Tanya, WinnipegANSWER: Carefully remove any stuck-on debris with a dry, soft, microfibre cloth and dust it lightly with a feather duster. Avoid water or cleaners under . . .

Posted: 2015-12-12

Make an easy tabletop Christmas tree

For those who celebrate Christmas, a tree is a big part of the holiday. However, not everyone has enough space to display and store a large, artificial tree. People living in seniors' housing, for instance, may only have a small . . .

Posted: 2015-12-12

Flexible living

Transcona townhomes offer affordable and stylish alternative to renting

To buy, or not to buy. That is often the question that confronts young families and empty nesters when looking for either a move-up or move-down home. In most cases, the central question is whether they should buy a single . . .

Posted: 2015-12-12

Let it GROW

Decorate your front entrance WITH WINTER GREENERY

Boughs of fragrant, fresh-cut pine, cedar and balsam in shades of green. Rich, red berries and rosehips. Chunky stems of white birch and slender branches of curly willow or fiery red dogwood. These are just a few of the colours, . . .

Posted: 2015-12-05

Spruce up the holidays

Decorate your home with natural, reclaimed or affordable elements

The holiday season is the perfect time to decorate your home in a fun, festive and affordable way. Holiday decorating doesn't have to break the bank -- many of the items you can use to decorate may already exist . . .

Posted: 2015-12-05

Insist your renovator adheres to stringent principles

When choosing a renovator, look for the RenoMark logo. It's your symbol of assurance of quality when selecting a renovator. The RenoMark program is a nationally recognized set of standards that will give you the peace of mind you have . . .

Posted: 2015-12-05

Stop using humidifier to improve home air quality

Question: I have a humidifier in the furnace room with a dial switch 10-75 in my home in Edmonton. I believe this is percentage. It also has a switch from winter to summer on it, which just opens the channel . . .

Posted: 2015-12-05