These are a few of my favourite things

Oprah always had her "favourite things" show every year so I thought I'd do the same with some of the items I love. While I can't give away cars, I have managed to gather some gifts you can win as . . .

Posted: 2015-01-03

Getting to the root of ice damming

Question:We bought a house in May and were informed there had been an ice dam last winter, which caused some leaking inside the house. This corner now has peeling paint, and when we repaint, it soon peels again. What can . . .

Posted: 2015-01-03

Coping with a major crayon catastrophe

QUESTION -- I washed a load of laundry yesterday and put it in the dryer. When the laundry came out of the dryer, you guessed it; my six-year-old had left a four-pack of crayons from a restaurant in the pocket . . .

Posted: 2015-01-03

Sold, Jan. 3

SOLD: West End ADDRESS: 1096 Sherburn St. ASKING PRICE: $229, 900 SOLD PRICE: $230, 000 TAXES: $2, 340.41 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1, 858 BEDROOMS 3 BATHROOMS: 3 LOT SIZE: 29 x 102 SELLING AGENT: Ryan Davis, RE/MAX Performance Realty, 204-791-9200   SOLD: Waverley Heights ADDRESS: 3 Shearwater Bay ASKING PRICE: $259, 900 SOLD PRICE: $259, 000 TAXES: $2, . . .

Posted: 2015-01-03

The function quotient

South Pointe home stylish yet livable

As exciting as it is to walk through a show home loaded with tons of flashy options, style alone doesn't make a home.At the end of the day, it's a home's function quotient that makes it livable. That's something the . . .

Posted: 2015-01-03

Aging gracefully

Home embodies classic River Heights charm and modern amenities

Choosing a home, to put it mildly, can be a daunting task.On one side of the preference ledger, buyers desire a new, or newer home because it will be contemporary and require fewer updates than an older home. The downside . . .

Posted: 2015-01-03

Wildwood reno gets glowing endorsement

Modern renovations share several characteristics: Walls are removed to enlarge cramped spaces, palettes are limited to muted tones, and for the most part, many design features can be traced to the school of minimalism practised most notably by Le Corbusier.Given . . .

Posted: 2014-12-31

Breathe in deeply

Aromatics soothe, heal, lift your spirits

All the rich food, late nights, and other indulgences getting you down this holiday season? Need some relaxation and revitalization or perhaps even some relief from cold and flu symptoms? The plant world could hold the answer to what ails you. . . .

Posted: 2014-12-27

Giving thanks for a great year of building

As 2014 draws to a close, the Manitoba Home Builders' Association wants to take this opportunity to recognize and thank those people who made this past year a success. The residential construction industry is a huge part of Manitoba's economy, . . .

Posted: 2014-12-27

Make festive party drinks in slow cooker

QUESTION -- I am having a party and would like to make a hot drink in my slow cooker for guests to sip on during the evening. Any ideas? Ketry (Selkirk)   ANSWER -- Here are two delicious hot drinks to choose . . .

Posted: 2014-12-27