Free-flowing

Two-storey with walkout basement offers room to grow

In life, some things can be deceiving.Take a home's listed square footage, for instance. Because a floor plan might be ill-conceived, a 2, 500-square-foot home might feel small and lack flow. On the other hand, a smaller home, say, just . . .

Posted: 2015-07-04

Growing to the chapel

Backyard weddings are the ultimate garden party

How would you react if a bride-to-be visualized your backyard as the idyllic setting for her wedding? Just being asked, of course, would be the ultimate complement to your garden design. Consider, however, the countless details that go into planning . . .

Posted: 2015-06-27

Sheds top list of homeowner DIY projects

The Home Projects Council conducted a recent survey of 507 homeowners in the United States and 45 per cent said they planned to spend $1, 000 or more on outdoor do-it-yourself home-improvement projects in 2015.In 2014, just 37 per cent . . .

Posted: 2015-06-27

Summer is a great time to renovate your home

I'm glad that I waited until now to promote the spring and summer renovation season. Usually, we try to get things going full speed during the May long weekend. You remember, that was the weekend that featured hail and snow.If . . .

Posted: 2015-06-27

Clean mould and mildew with baking soda and vinegar

QUESTION: I am wondering if you might have a home remedy for removing mildew and mould in a shower stall. Also, do you have any tricks for discouraging snakes from entering your house? Thank-you so much. Darquise, WinnipegANSWER: Here is . . .

Posted: 2015-06-27

Make your backyard work for you this summer

We're heading full force into summer, and for many of us, our idea of a great summer starts with a great backyard. But more than just a place to have some drinks, enjoy time with the kids and friends, it's . . .

Posted: 2015-06-27

Trees important part of daily lives

Some of you must wonder about the seemingly never-ending impact diseases and pests have on our trees. Although I write a great deal about the problems trees have, there is always enduring value to having trees as a part of . . .

Posted: 2015-06-27

Fully loaded

Linden Woods condo development boasts affordable luxury

A new condominium development -- Murano Gardens of Linden Woods -- is offering a different take on buying a condominium."Our goal with Murano Gardens is to get away from the upgrade mentality typical of so many new developments, " said . . .

Posted: 2015-06-27

Firmly planted

Wolseley character home perfectly suited for putting down roots

When a realtor refers to a listing as a character home that's not always a good thing.In many cases what the realtor is actually trying to say is the home is dated.That's definitely not the case with 295 Aubrey St., . . .

Posted: 2015-06-27

PERFECT perennials

Last year's flash frost damaging, but could inspire rebuilding

Last November gardeners braced themselves for potential plant losses when temperatures suddenly plummeted from 0 degrees on Nov. 23 to -28 C by Nov. 26. Without the benefit of at least a few protective centimetres of snow cover at the . . .

Posted: 2015-06-20