Decorate with fabrics to create a new look

If I come across a great piece of fabric, it inspires me to make changes to my decor. Whether it is the colour palette in the pattern or the pattern itself, my head is filled with possibilities for updates. I . . .

Posted: 2015-08-01

Vegetable oil removes grease from cast iron pans

Question: Do you have a solution on how to remove grease that seems to be baked onto the bottom of my old cast iron frying pan? I have tried some commercial cleaners, but they didn't work. Maybe you have a . . .

Posted: 2015-08-01

Choice of building materials should reflect humidity conditions

Question: I enjoyed an article you wrote about dealing with moisture issues in a cottage crawl space. My question is from a different angle. I'm looking to build a "baby boomer" cottage, one level, and have been reading on the . . .

Posted: 2015-08-01

SOLD AUGUST 1-G3

SOLD:Sage CreekADDRESS: 2 Baptiste Tourond Rd.ASKING PRICE: $398, 000SOLD PRICE: $385, 000TAXES: $4, 227.74SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1, 394BEDROOMS: 3BATHROOMS: 2LOT SIZE: 41.5 x 114LISTING AGENT: Scott Moore, Realty Executives Premiere, 204-995-7355SELLING AGENT: Dustin Marks, Royal LePage Dynamic Real Estate, 204-989-5000SOLD:North EndADDRESS: . . .

Posted: 2015-08-01

Ahead by a century

102-year-old Riverview home blends modern features with classic charm

As fetching as some homes appear from the outside, when it comes to mature neighbourhoods, looks can be deceiving. Which is to say, while a century-old home might possess curb appeal in spades, there's a chance the home might be . . .

Posted: 2015-08-01

Creative castle

Bridgwater Lakes two-storey features 3,600 sq. ft. of inspired living

When it comes time to choose a new home it's the subtle design features that most often separate one home from another.Those features are especially important when you're buying a luxury home, as you want it to be different from . . .

Posted: 2015-08-01

Resurrection of the lily

A new weapon in the war against the lily beetle

Picking and squishing has become a daily ritual for gardeners who are growing lilies. Locked in a battle with the lily leaf beetle, some gardeners check religiously under a ladder of narrow lily leaves for rows of oblong reddish orange . . .

Posted: 2015-07-25

Why is the poplar tree so unpopular?

I have written a great deal about the problems with poplar trees, especially the Swedish aspen and Tower poplar -- two of the most commonly planted trees in the poplar tree family. There are larger poplar trees than these two . . .

Posted: 2015-07-25

Permanent marker need not be permanent

QUESTION: I just discovered several Sharpie/permanent marker smudges on my dark brown leather sofa. Is there any way to clean this? I kindly thank you! Shauna, WinnipegANSWER: Attempting to remove these stain may make the areas additionally visible, therefore you . . .

Posted: 2015-07-25

Frequent flying aircraft unlikely cause of static electricity

Question:I own a home in St. James close to the airport and in line with the flight paths. For the nine years I have lived here we have had a problem with static in the house, despite constantly running a . . .

Posted: 2015-07-25