Daylilies of our lives

Good drainage and sunshine key to healthy flowering plants / G20

Some gardeners insist they hate Stella de Oro daylily. Too common, too much green foliage, and too yellow. Like Stanley Kowalski bellowing out "Hey Stella" in the Tennessee Williams' play, 'A Streetcar Named Desire', some see this persistent but common daylily . . .

Posted: 2015-09-12

Woody shrubs are not without problems

Plant preferences are, as we all know, very personal. I am, for example, not fond of most woody shrubs. I do have my favourite shrubs though. For purposes of today's article I will focus on Manitoba shrubs. In my career . . .

Posted: 2015-09-12

Expansion, contraction flooring concern

Question: I read your Sept. 27, 2014 article, Must I heat the cottage over winter? We have a cottage at the lake, which we close in October for the winter and open up in May. There is no heat on . . .

Posted: 2015-09-12

Sleek, sophisticated black and white

In a kitchen or bathroom, black and white is a fresh, clean look that is timeless. The black and white tile in our feature room, especially the Chevron floor, will stand the test of time as decor styles change. Black and . . .

Posted: 2015-09-12

Burning questions

How flammable and toxic is the insulation in your home?

As winter approaches it's a good time to consider the flammability and toxicity of the materials we use to keep our homes warm. Fibreglass batts are the most commonly used form of insulation for new builds, additions and small renovations in . . .

Posted: 2015-09-12

Underground oasis

Big, bold basements maximize square footage

MENLO PARK, Calif. -- When architect Roger Kohler began designing them years ago, basements weren't luxury statements. He would tuck a subterranean guest room here, a mechanical room there. The lighting was only adequate, the ceilings sometimes just seven-feet high. You . . .

Posted: 2015-09-12

Sleep tight, don’t let the bedbugs bite

QUESTION: Can you please give me some information about bedbugs? My son recently moved into a rooming house with multiple tenants and has advised me someone had complained about bedbugs. He said the landlord had someone come in and move . . .

Posted: 2015-09-12

Sold

SOLD: Island Lakes ADDRESS: 52 Surfside Cres. ASKING PRICE: $394, 900 SOLD PRICE: $380, 000 TAXES: $4, 712.07 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 2, 030 BEDROOMS: 4 BATHROOMS: 4 LOT SIZE: 50 x 120 LISTING AGENT: Bridget Bourbonnais Bettens, Bourbonnais Real Estate Inc., 204-791-8060 SELLING AGENT: Dave Saran, Century 21 Carrie.com, 204-987-2100   SOLD: Island Lakes ADDRESS: 34 . . .

Posted: 2015-09-12

Parade of Homes set to sizzle

The 2015 Fall Parade of Homes officially opens at noon today and runs through Oct. 4. This year, the Manitoba Home Builders' Association is proud to present 130 new homes on display. Once again, we are proud to present the . . .

Posted: 2015-09-12

Tuxedo two-storey beautifully updated

BUYING a home in Tuxedo can be a contrast in extremes. On one the hand, you’re buying into a central and mature area with luxurious homes. On the other hand, there’s a good chance you’ll need to pay for updates on . . .

Posted: 2015-09-12