Best way to beat oak tree borers

In September of last year I wrote an article on the ongoing problems bur oak trees are experiencing. I am definitely seeing a worsening of the oak situation in southern Manitoba on the basis of the volume of calls and . . .

Posted: 2014-08-30

Travelling opens the mind to exciting new decorating ideas

We are fortunate today to have so many inspirational designs, styles and all their essential elements literally at our fingertips. We have unlimited access to architecture and decoration from around the world through the Internet, magazines and books. There is . . .

Posted: 2014-08-30

Sold AUG 30

ISLAND LAKESADDRESS: 279 Island Shore Blvd.ASKING PRICE: $299, 900SOLD PRICE: $295, 000TAXES: $3, 199.02SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1, 123BEDROOMS: 4BATHROOMS: 2.5LOT SIZE: 43 x 110SELLING AGENT: Ryan Davis, RE/MAX Performance Realty, 204-791-9200NORTH KILDONANADDRESS: 36 Kayhans Dr.ASKING PRICE: $208, 000SOLD PRICE: $205, 000TAXES: . . .

Posted: 2014-08-30

Giving those winter salt stains the boot

QUESTION -- I am storing my winter boots over these glorious summer months, however, I see that I have salt stains on the leather. What suggestions do you have for getting them off? Janet, Winnipeg ANSWER - As in many cases, . . .

Posted: 2014-08-23

Live small

Tiny-house movement has merits

Bill Maciejko anticipated the move to tiny houses before the concept began to explode in the U.S. and on Canada's West Coast at the start of this century. In 1995, Maciejko purchased a large tract of land north of Gimli on . . .

Posted: 2014-08-23

Best bet is to avoid pinnacle birch trees

I receive many questions about tree and shrub problems. The following are the most commonly asked this year.   Question. My newly purchased Dakota pinnacle birch is dying from the top down. The upper leaves are drying up. Can you tell me . . .

Posted: 2014-08-23

Chimney removal no easy process

Question: We have a 1, 300-square-foot bungalow, built in 1970, with a low-slope roof and a vaulted ceiling in the front half. We had a negative energy test before we installed a new high-efficiency furnace and changed to an electric . . .

Posted: 2014-08-23

Sold & offered

Sold-Offered for Aug. 23, 2014:   SOLD: St. James Address: ã358 Rutland St. Asking Price:ã $234, 900 Sold Price:ã $234, 900 Taxes:ã $1, 814.00 Square Footage: ã1, 186 Bedrooms:ã 3 Bathrooms:ã 1.5 Lot Size:ã 50 x 101 Listing Agent: ãChris Guenther, Living Real Estate of Winnipeg, 204-998-8173   SOLD: River Heights Address: 311-1710 Taylor Ave. Asking Price: . . .

Posted: 2014-08-23

Universal appeal

Space and light abound in family friendly home

As important as style is in a home, it is just one of several ingredients that combine to create a livable family abode. Ultimately, style must place third on the list of must-haves behind space and light. Which makes sense; without . . .

Posted: 2014-08-23

Little bit country

Log cabin-style home more like an estate

Many of us have daydreamed about what it would be like to own an estate. It would be a private spot with a sprawling home on a plot of well-manicured land surrounded by mature trees -- and if possible, with water . . .

Posted: 2014-08-23