Never Alone Rose a 'star in the ocean'

Hardy flower a reminder of the beauty AND WONDER OF LIFE

The theory of six degrees of separation contends that any one of us is linked to another by chains of acquaintance or by way of introduction. When it comes to cancer, it's a theory we can all relate to -- . . .

Posted: 2015-03-07

Fixing frozen pipes best left for professionals

One of the worst things that can happen to your home during winter is a burst pipe. Repairing or replacing the pipe is one thing, but the real -- and more costly -- threat is the potential for water damage. What . . .

Posted: 2015-03-07

Sold and offered

SOLD: Maples ADDRESS: 34 Pearce Ave. ASKING PRICE: $259, 900 SOLD PRICE: $255, 000 TAXES: $2, 760.17 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1, 062 BEDROOMS: 3 BATHROOMS: 1.5 LOT SIZE: 53 x 120 LISTING AGENT: Lynda Mackie, RE/MAX Executives, 204-890-9960 SELLING AGENT: Jen Lopez, Century 21 Advanced, 204-925-7999   SOLD: East Kildonan ADDRESS: 478 Roberta Ave. ASKING PRICE: $259, . . .

Posted: 2015-03-07

Nothing like a spring parade (of homes) for ideas

The 2015 Spring Parade of Homes opens at noon today and runs through Sunday, March 29. The Manitoba Home Builders Association is proud to present 131 new homes on display for everyone to visit.Show home hours are: Monday to Thursday . . .

Posted: 2015-03-07

Hello Dahlias

From the gardens of kings to your front yard

This time every year my appetite begins to grow for the prospect of bold, audacious colour in the garden. As agreeable as pastel pinks, whites and silvers can be, serving to draw the eye along, illuminating a shady area or acting . . .

Posted: 2015-02-28

Get the biggest bang for your buck

HGTV's Scott McGillivray tells you how to make your reno profitable

If your home is outdated or in dire need of repair, renovation may be necessary to get it ready to sell. But which home improvements will fetch the most money? Scott McGillivray, host of HGTV's hit series Income Property, gives . . .

Posted: 2015-02-28

Time to shut down housing-start falsehoods

With the analysis of last year's performance and the predictions that come for this year and beyond, there are always a variety of theories and speculations offered to spur discussion and perhaps create some controversy.Although they succeed in getting people . . .

Posted: 2015-02-28

Prevent problems with proper subfloor preparation

Question: We are building a new home and it's visually important that the five-inch wide engineered hardwood flooring run parallel to the 19.2-inch on centre, spaced wood web-engineered truss floor joists. The builder is installing a 3/4-inch thick OSB subfloor, . . .

Posted: 2015-02-28

Can opener can do more than open cans

QUESTION -- Whenever I purchase household items that have thick packaging encasing them, it takes me a mountain of time and frustration to remove the plastic. Often my scissors can't cut through the thick plastic. Do you have any ideas . . .

Posted: 2015-02-28

Switching to energy-efficient bulbs a bright idea

Renovation time is a good time to save moolah. It's easy. Just ensure any new light fixtures you buy are equipped with Energy Star approved bulbs and, at the same time, replace existing incandescent lamps in your home with energy-efficient . . .

Posted: 2015-02-28