All in the family

Bridgwater home can accommodate the whole clan

There's one certainty if you're a large family or multi-generational family looking for a new home.You know size matters. Consequently, Kensington Homes has come up with a design -- the Brampton -- to provide king-sized families with adequate space.At 2, . . .

Posted: 2014-12-06

Postcard perfect

Churchill Drive home a sight to behold

It's a classic Manitoba winter day: crisp and clear, the snow crunching underfoot as you survey the scene unfolding around you.In this instance, you're on a serene stretch of Churchill Drive, the road and adjacent river curving away from you, . . .

Posted: 2014-12-06

Holiday houseplants

Simple touches can brighten up any home

The humble houseplant is reinventing itself thanks to a new attitude by gardeners who are looking beyond the windowsill for more creative possibilities, including starring roles in holiday table-scapes. What else can you purchase starting under $5 that lends itself to . . .

Posted: 2014-11-29

Getting rid of smelly odours trapped in the closet

QUESTION: I stored some clothing in a box that became wet after our basement flooded last spring. I haven't washed the clothing but they really smell. What is the best way to get rid of the stink? Alfred (Springfield, MB)ANSWER: . . .

Posted: 2014-11-29

Smart fixes for frost-damaged closets

Question: At the bottom of two closets in our 1954 bungalow there is frost and damage to the plaster walls. Can you please suggest an inexpensive way to solve this problem?Thank you. Lawrie MarmelAnswer: There are a . . .

Posted: 2014-11-29

Summer preparation key to tree health during winter

Reduced light intensity and declining air temperatures at the beginning of the fall season causes green leaves of most deciduous trees (leaf-dropping trees) to turn colour and eventually drop from the tree. Most people are unaware that during the summer . . .

Posted: 2014-11-29

Affordable in Armstrong's Point

East Gate gem rare chance to enjoy historic area

When people think of Armstrong's Point, they think of history -- and large, stately homes. A residential area developed in the late 19th and early 20 centuries, Armstrong's Point streets are lined with mature trees, and many homes back onto the . . .

Posted: 2014-11-29

Thirfty handyman saves big bucks

Homeowners can save a stack of cash on renovations by using elbow grease and sourcing recycled or sale-priced building materials, cabinets and furnishings.Marc Gregoire and his wife, Julieta Hernandez, calculated they saved thousands of dollars renovating the interior and exterior . . .

Posted: 2014-11-29

Tweaking it to the max

Sterling Homes' team improves on Montara's already successful design

As good as a new home's design might be, it can always be made better.Which is exactly what the design team at Sterling Homes did when they subtly tweaked an already successful home plan, The Montara: make the 1, 675-square-foot . . .

Posted: 2014-11-29

Contain your excitement

Take weather, weight into consideration when deciding what planter to use

If the sight and scent of all the fresh greens, boughs, birch poles, magnolia leaves and stems of red berries at your local garden centre is enough to inspire you to create a seasonal container display at your front entry, . . .

Posted: 2014-11-22