Public wants knowledgeable, friendly staff

Recently, I had the opportunity to take part in a planning session hosted by the Western Retail Lumber Association. The board of directors and invited guests were led through a daylong exercise in analyzing the association and the industry for . . .

Posted: 2015-01-24

What to do when leather furniture fades

QUESTION: We have four light tan leather chairs and the sun has yellowed parts of them that were not shaded by a table. What can we do to restore them so they look uniform? George, Winnipeg   ANSWER: Discolouration is most prevalent . . .

Posted: 2015-01-24

Trust your instincts

Sometimes they're your most powerful tools

Some of the best tools every homeowner has are their instincts. How many times have you been in a situation where a voice tells you, "This isn't right. Do not do this." That voice becomes very important as you move . . .

Posted: 2015-01-24

Textured look adds warmth, panache

Textured wall surfaces are a current trend. Walls adorned with brick, barn board or other textural products bring warmth to any room. As you can see by the focal wall in this bedroom, the worn wooden wall treatment behind the bed . . .

Posted: 2015-01-24

Table talk

Renovated Crescentwood home allows family to get close during mealtimes

Eating meals at a long countertop that faces a wall is not conducive to sparkling conversations or creating a close-knit family. That's one reason Jenny and Trevor MacVicar decided to renovate the kitchen in their century-old home on Kingsway in the . . .

Posted: 2015-01-24

Sold & offered: Jan 24

OFFERED: Maples ADDRESS: 30 Lavender Bay ASKING PRICE: $319, 900 TAXES: $4, 293 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1, 722 BEDROOMS: 4 BATHROOMS: 2.5 LOT SIZE: 58 x 100 LISTING AGENT: Vijay Guliani, Realty Plus Inc., 204-897-0800   OFFERED: St. Francois-Xavier ADDRESS: 2566 Hwy. 26 ASKING PRICE: $299, 900 TAXES: $3, 376.15 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 2, 200 BEDROOMS: 2 BATHROOMS: 2 LOT SIZE: . . .

Posted: 2015-01-24

Let there be light

'Modern family' bungalow's unique layout really brings in the sun

When it comes to designing a home expressly for the purpose of family living, sometimes the best thing is to start anew. That's exactly what the design team at Ventura Custom Homes did with its show home at 5 Orchard Gate . . .

Posted: 2015-01-24

Affordable & move-in ready

Fort Richmond bungalow in a choice location

If you're a young family looking for a move-up home, you have a choice to make. Do you buy an older resale home, or buy an entry-level new home in a new community? Royal LePage sale agent Glen MacAngus said the choice . . .

Posted: 2015-01-24

Plenty of good advice at renovation show

The Kitchen Bath and Renovation Show was last weekend, and it was a tremendous success with excellent crowds and a buzz of excitement in the air as the RBC Convention Centre was full of attendees with renovation projects in mind. . . .

Posted: 2015-01-17

Wax works to unstick stubborn desk drawers

QUESTION: We bought a homemade wooden writing desk. The drawers don't slide easily. What can we use to polish the slides? Linda(Steinbach, Man.)ANSWER: Your best bet is to rub the wood with some type of wax, either paraffin or . . .

Posted: 2015-01-17