SOWING the seeds of love

Grow your own fresh, exciting produce

January isn't usually associated with frenzied shopping. For seed companies, though, the biggest challenge is keeping up with demand from consumers who are eager to snap up new or old favourites and hard-to-find heritage varieties for starting seeds indoors.If seeds . . .

Posted: 2016-01-16

Creative ways to display your collections

Creating an eye-catching display takes a bit of planning. If you're a collector, it's even more important to showcase your items in the best possible way. There are standard display cabinets made for such items but there are lots of . . .

Posted: 2016-01-16

SOLD JAN 16

SOLD:North EndADDRESS: 452 Cathedral Ave.ASKING PRICE: $159, 900SOLD PRICE: $148, 500TAXES: $1, 823.97SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1, 248BEDROOMS: 3BATHROOMS: 1LOT SIZE: 25 x 126LISTING & SELLING AGENT: Apee Panchhi, RE/MAX Executives Realty, 204-771-5500SOLD:Amber TrailsADDRESS: 70 Lakebourne Dr.ASKING PRICE: $469, 900SOLD PRICE: 447, . . .

Posted: 2016-01-16

New kid in town

Fresh designer home in Oak Bluff West loaded with features

When you're the new kid on the block -- in this case as a custom home builder -- it's critical to establish your presence as quickly as possible.With that in mind, Avanti Custom Homes -- which has been building homes . . .

Posted: 2016-01-16

Wash vintage plastic penguin with dish soap and water

Question: I have an original Fisher-Price penguin pull toy from the early '70s. Any recommendations for cleaning the plastic? Marion, WinnipegAnswer: I think I know exactly which toy you are referring to. According to the Fisher Price website; "Regularly clean . . .

Posted: 2016-01-09

New name, same great show

Winnipeg Renovation Show kicks off next weekend

Newsflash: the Kitchen, Bath & Reno Show has a new name. The show -- which is now run by Vancouver-based Marketplace Events -- is now known as the Winnipeg Renovation Show. However, while the show's title has changed, its focus . . .

Posted: 2016-01-09

Frosty foliage

Create winter colour in your landscape

Will this be the year you decide to have a four-season landscape?While a blanket of white in the winter months is inevitable, the all-season garden makes it possible to have varying colour schemes with the capacity to both direct and . . .

Posted: 2016-01-09

Basement floors require preparation prior to flooring install

Question: I like your column in the Free Press, and I have a question for you. We have removed our carpeting from our basement and now are considering what we should put in place of the carpet. We would like . . .

Posted: 2016-01-09

SOLD Jan 9

SOLD:Tyndall ParkADDRESS: 23 Mitchell Pl.ASKING PRICE: $229, 900SOLD PRICE: $229, 000TAXES: $3, 321.70SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1, 075BEDROOMS: 3BATHROOMS: 1LISTING AGENT: Glenn Kisil & Cheryl Kisil, Kisil & Associates Real Estate Ltd., 204-668-7878SELLING AGENT: Enrico Raccatti, Royal LePage Prime Real Estate Ltd., . . .

Posted: 2016-01-09

Bright side of the road

Two-storey design perfect for young families

When it comes to new home designs, a little imagination can go a long way. An excellent example of an imaginative design is the Kensington Homes show home at 148 Cherrywood Rd. in Bridgwater Trails. At 1, 640 square feet, . . .

Posted: 2016-01-09