Everything in its place

Livable and lavish

There tends to be two types of show homes. The first simply overwhelms you with a quick burst of in-your-face wow factor. The second, by contrast, is more subtle in its spectacularity. The moment you walk in, you're aware of the . . .

Posted: 2014-10-11

Solid starter

River Heights gem an affordable option

One of the downsides to looking for a solid starter home is that on a limited budget, you may not get the location you want.In other words, young families or couples just starting out often have to buy their first . . .

Posted: 2014-10-11

Fruits of their labour

Locally grown crops plentiful

The sweet juicy flavour of fresh fruit may be all you need to satisfy your sweet tooth -- and with less guilt. Rich in dietary fibre, vitamin C, potassium and other essential nutrients, the benefits of eating fresh fruit are . . .

Posted: 2014-10-04

Pink-stained bathtub definitely not the bomb

QUESTION: We have an original cast iron tub. This summer it was refinished and was beautiful and sparkling white until yesterday, when I used a pink bath bomb. During the short soak (20 minutes) it stained the tub a deep, . . .

Posted: 2014-10-04

Get into the zone

Create intimate areas in larger rooms

In order to make a large room feel intimate, it helps to create zones. The living room in our new condo is quite large, so we decided to create several seating areas that, while independent, could all come together for . . .

Posted: 2014-10-04

Continuing issues with Japanese tree lilacs

In my Aug. 23 article, I wrote a piece on Japanese tree lilacs in response to many inquiries from readers who were enduring problems this summer from this otherwise beautiful tree species. In that column, we discussed the role of adverse . . .

Posted: 2014-10-04

Odd sounds may be nothing to worry about

Question: I have a ranch home, which was built in 1979. I purchased the home two years ago, and one of the first things I did was call an insulator. The insulator not only blew a significant amount of insulation into . . .

Posted: 2014-10-04

Not all wood is created equal for burning

Many of today's home renovations include a high-efficiency wood-burning fireplace or stove. One of the most common questions asked by owners of these new appliances is "What's the best wood to burn?" The short answer is seasoned wood containing 15 per cent . . .

Posted: 2014-10-04

Sold and offered

SOLD: Lakeside Meadows ADDRESS: 92 Lynn Lake Dr. SOLD PRICE: $315, 000 ASKING PRICE : $329, 000 TAXES: $3, 644 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1, 292 BEDROOMS: 3 BATHROOMS: 2.5 LOT SIZE: 54 x 100 LISTING & SELLING AGENT: Apee Panchhi, RE/MAX Executives Realty, 204-771-5500   SOLD: Downtown ADDRESS: 1205-15 Kennedy St. ASKING PRICE: $160, 000 SOLD PRICE: . . .

Posted: 2014-10-04

In with the new

Bonneville redefines design from top to bottom

As a new home builder, you never want to be accused of falling victim to an insidious malady. That malady is none other than Same Old Syndrome (otherwise known as SOS), an affliction that has been known to cause prospective homebuyers' . . .

Posted: 2014-10-04