No dearth of artistic options with decoupage

Recently, I heard from a reader who was looking for the instructions to a wonderfully unique tabletop revamp she had seen on one of my shows.The table was fashioned around the room's theme, which celebrated famous Italian designer Pietro Fornasetti. . . .

Posted: 2014-03-15

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Make winter adjustments to your garage-door opener

QUESTION: I am having a problem with the operation of my garage door during cold weather. This seems to only occur when it is -30 C or colder, without the windchill. Mine is your average 16-foot-wide door with a Liftmaster Model . . .

Posted: 2014-03-15

SOLUTIONS: Reusing bag depends on tea and the strength you desire

QUESTION: Can you please tell me how many times I can reuse a tea bag? Lacey, Winnipeg ANSWER: It depends on the tea and the strength you desire. Green tea bags, for example white and green tea bags, can be used . . .

Posted: 2014-03-15

Sold & Offered: March 15, 2014

SOLD: Charleswood Address: 846 Laxdal Rd. Asking Price: $249, 900 Sold Price: $283, 000 Taxes: $3, 030.23 Square Footage: 1, 114 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1.5 Lot Size: 60 x 120 Listing Agent: Kerry Enns, Royal LePage Prime, 204-770-6893 Downtown Waterfront Adress: 208-340 Waterfront Dr. Asking Price: $244, 900 Sold Price: $240, 900 Taxes: $3, 100 Square . . .

Posted: 2014-03-15

Show-stopper

Massive loft the crown on a home fit for a king

It isn't often that a room on the same floor as a master suite steals the show, but that's the case on the upper level of 39 Stan Bailie Drive, a.k.a. The Kingswood. Look to the left of a striking, wrap-around . . .

Posted: 2014-03-15

Mondo condo

Upscale location, modern design

While Wellington Crescent is one of the most desirable places to live in Winnipeg, three factors often dissuade buyers from purchasing a condominium in the area. The first factor is the price tag. Units routinely sell for $300, 000 and higher. . . .

Posted: 2014-03-15

GARDENING: Be kind to Mother Earth

Choose sustainable gardening

Even to yoga devotees, the discipline of mindfulness doesn't come easy. How do we focus on the moment when so many things are clamouring for our attention? Like anything else, it takes a little practise. Dave Hanson applies the philosophy of . . .

Posted: 2014-03-08

Making the most of the Spring Parade of Homes

The first week of the Spring Parade of Homes is in the books and it looks like we're in for another great event. The weather hasn't been doing us any favours but, if the first week was any indication, crowds . . .

Posted: 2014-03-08

RENOVATIONS: Shaping up Nook and Cranny

Designer 'divines' what dated restaurant needs in colours, layout

Fifty shades may be sexier, but two shades of grey are more appropriate for a licensed restaurant that caters to families. "I added a naughty splash of deep silver to the palette to attract bar customers, " said Rita Labossiere, an . . .

Posted: 2014-03-08

MIKE HOLMES: If it's broke, fix it

Letting problems go means more trouble later

Over the years, I've seen a few fixes a lot of homeowners tend to ignore that lead to bigger problems down the road. Some of these fixes are easier and less expensive than others, but every single one of them will . . .

Posted: 2014-03-08