Quality reborn

1970s-era Maples home lovingly remodelled

It's funny how we perceive age. If you're 37 years old, you still consider yourself to be relatively young. But 37 years old for a home? Well, that's starting to get up there.   That is, unless the home has been brought up . . .

Posted: 2014-10-04

Beautiful bulbs

A little work now creates springtime show-stoppers

With season's end approaching, don't hang up your trowel just yet. For less than the cost of lunch with your friends, you can purchase a bag of flowering bulbs, pop them into the ground just about anywhere and enjoy show-stopping . . .

Posted: 2014-09-27

Spaghetti for 60 requires many large pots

QUESTION: I am cooking supper for 60 people next week. I would like to know how much romaine lettuce to purchase for Caesar salad, how much garlic bread should I purchase and what quantity of spaghetti noodles should I buy? . . .

Posted: 2014-09-27

Accessories are jewelry for the home

Update them regularly to maintain a fresh look

This cool Kohler bathroom has lots going for it. The white-on-white decor allows the whimsical accessories to take centre stage. Using accessories as the focus is a great way to decorate if you're renting because you can take everything with you . . .

Posted: 2014-09-27

Must I heat the cottage over the winter?

Question: We are thinking of running no heat in our cabin this year, first time ever. It is normally a furnace-heated cabin, two-storey, built on a crawl space. We always leave the furnace at 10 C, but we . . .

Posted: 2014-09-27

Beating the winter blues

For the cost of a vacation, you can enjoy a Manitoba winter in your backyard

The traditional way to escape a Manitoba winter is to book a one-week family trip to Florida or Mexico that can cost anywhere from $4, 000 to $30, 000-plus, depending on the number of people and the exclusivity of . . .

Posted: 2014-09-27

Home inspection primer

Is your home in need of an inspection?

Fall season ushers in winter preparation for many homeowners. If you're one of them, the best thing you can do is to get a maintenance inspection. This way, if you find out you need to fix something such as the roof, . . .

Posted: 2014-09-27

No magic bullet for two-lined chesnut borer

In a previous column on the devastation caused by the two-lined chestnut borer in oak trees, I indicated I would write about options to control it. This is an extremely difficult pest to control. First of all, this insect is attracted . . .

Posted: 2014-09-27

Exclusive enclave

Rare chance to buy in Assiniboine Woods

Driving into the secluded Charleswood enclave of Assiniboine Woods, you can't help but wonder why it doesn't enjoy more notoriety. After all, the community -- carved out of mature forest next to the Assiniboine River -- is picturesque and peaceful, the . . .

Posted: 2014-09-27

Sold

SOLD: East Elmwood ADDRESS: 856 Manhattan Ave. ASKING PRICE: $199, 900 SOLD PRICE: $195, 900 TAXES: $2, 239.93 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 735 BEDROOMS: 2 BATHROOMS: 1 LOT SIZE: 41 x 103 LISTING AGENT: Renee Dewar, Lifestyles Real Estate Ltd., 204-979-5478 SELLING AGENT: Bob Dewar, Lifestyles Real Estate Ltd., 204-979-5478   OFFERED: East Elmwood ADDRESS: 830 Chalmers . . .

Posted: 2014-09-25