Safety begins at home — and so can fun

For any kid growing up, there really is no place like home. It's the safest place in the world -- or it should be -- and your job as a parent is to make sure it is. The first things parents . . .

Posted: 2014-09-13

Mum's the word

Cool-season plants help warm up the garden after summer ends

By early September, summer-flowering perennials and most annuals are past their prime. While careful attention throughout the summer to deadheading, pinching back, feeding and watering on a regular basis can extend bloom life, the effects of wind, scorching sun and . . .

Posted: 2014-09-06

Home ownership remains the dream

Considerable concern has been raised here and in other circles about the affordability of home purchases and the first-time buyer.It is no secret the price of housing across the country has increased at a rate greater than the average income . . .

Posted: 2014-09-06

Get creative with small office space

Having a home office is a must these days for the majority of us. Even if you don't work from home, you still need a place to keep your computer and paperwork in order to pay bills, do your banking . . .

Posted: 2014-09-06

Foundation best left to pros

Question: I have a 130-year-old home in St. Boniface that needs to have eavestroughs looked at, as they are dumping a lot of water beside the rubble foundation. I also need to look at grading, but my big question is . . .

Posted: 2014-09-06

How to make baking sheets sparkle again

QUESTION -- I have some favourite baking sheets and muffin pans. They are shiny aluminum, but they tend to become brown and have developed a sticky coating. Because they are my favorites, I would really like to clean them and . . .

Posted: 2014-09-06

Paint debate

The old oil-versus-water debate

Are oil-based alkyds a better product than water-based acrylic/latex paints?Most people will agree acrylic or latex paints are superior for indoor use because they have a low odour, are easy to clean with water and come in numerous colour/tone choices . . .

Posted: 2014-09-06

Sold Sept 6

SOLD:River HeightsADDRESS:ã 245 Cordova St.ASKING PRICE: ã$329, 900SOLD PRICE: ã$350, 200TAXES:ã $4, 768.64SQUARE FOOTAGE:ã 1, 460LOT SIZE:ã 50 x 103BEDROOMS:ã 3BATHROOMS: ã2LISTING AGENT: Ken Maines, Maximum Realty, 204-999-9078SOLD:CharleswoodADDRESS: 39 Hammond Rd.ASKING PRICE: $269, 900SOLD PRICE: $280, 900TAXES: $3, 148.63SQUARE FOOTAGE: . . .

Posted: 2014-09-06

Driving a hard bargain

Builders offering vehicle credit incentive on Niverville bungalow

It's something new-home buyers have seen before -- an incentive to buy a home.That incentive might come in the form of a package of no-charge upgrades in the kitchen, a larger garage or a deluxe ensuite for the price of . . .

Posted: 2014-09-06

Your palace awaits

Home offers perfect balance between privacy, luxury and location

It's something we all do at one time or another: daydream about how the rich and famous live.When it comes to Winnipeg, thoughts -- and rightfully so -- tend to drift the way of one of the city's most affluent . . .

Posted: 2014-09-06