Paint remains the best decorating tool

Dear Debbie: We live in a country house and I am planning to paint our bedroom. I'd like to create a well-worn, comfortable style that suits an old iron headboard and handmade quilt. Bedside tables are mismatched wood. Are paint . . .

Posted: 2014-04-26

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Don't cheap out on flat-roof replacement

QUESTION: I would greatly appreciate your advice on replacing our 20-year-old tar and gravel roof. It has been inspected and maintained for the last 20 years, but with a couple of leaks. Because of the difficulty in finding future leaks . . .

Posted: 2014-04-26

MIKE HOLMES: Net-zero construction the future of housing

I've been talking about sustainable construction for years. With Earth Day on April 22, it's a good time to think about it again. First, what is sustainable construction? It means building clean and responsibly -- doing what we can to use . . .

Posted: 2014-04-26

SOLUTIONS: On cleaning cutlery, sinks and seatbelts

QUESTION: Short of handling each piece of stainless and painstakingly scouring each spot, can I clean rust spots off new(ish) stainless cutlery? Edith, Winnipeg ANSWER: In the world of restaurants, it is very common to toss cutlery into a sink . . .

Posted: 2014-04-26

RENOVATIONS: Holy hospitality

Former nunnery to be converted into a B&B

A Manitoba landmark built a century ago is in the process of being renovated into a unique bed and breakfast with a hallowed past. The former Grey Nuns convent located on a beautiful oxbow of the Assiniboine River will be open . . .

Posted: 2014-04-26

SOLD & OFFERED: April 26-14

SOLD: Garden City Address: 699 McAdam Ave. Asking Price: $264, 900 Sold Price: $266, 000 Taxes: $3, 090.86 Square Footage: 1, 050 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Lot Size: 50 x 120 Listing Agent: Glenn Kisil & Cheryl Kisil, Kisil & Associates Real Estate Ltd. Sinclair Park Address: 781 Bannerman Ave. Asking Price: . . .

Posted: 2014-04-26

Adjustable abode

South Pointe home can be modified to fit family's needs

When it comes to homes, we've all heard the term 'pocket doors.' Now comes a relatively new term: pocket kitchen. It's a feature that adds functionality to an already functional space, said Hallmark Homes' vice-president, Sean Checkley. "If you're entertaining, you can . . .

Posted: 2014-04-26

St. James' finest

Move up to Douglas Park Road

As beautiful and well-designed as many of the city's new communities are, they can't offer some of the amenities that more mature areas do. Take Douglas Park Road, for example. Lined with mature trees and located minutes from Assiniboine Park (on . . .

Posted: 2014-04-26

GARDENING: The secret world of tomatoes

Enthusiasts say there's an entire universe of the fruit to explore

When it comes to tomatoes, there are two distinct camps of tomato lovers. Those who have been raised on commercial hybrid tomatoes purchased at the grocery store and those who insist on nothing less than locally grown tomatoes. A growing number . . .

Posted: 2014-04-19

Book offers tips for living large in small space

If living in a small space is your reality, this (small) book is for you. Author Jenna Mahoney takes the reader logically through the process of decluttering and organizing, offering decor solutions and even guidance on entertaining in a small . . .

Posted: 2014-04-19