RENOVATIONS: Chain-reaction reno

Wallpaper issue triggers major revamp

Great renovations can begin with one seemingly insignificant act. At least, that's how Ron Funk and Cheryl Digby's reno of a 1900-square-foot bungalow in Morden began. "I was sitting at the kitchen table eating supper when I noticed a little piece of . . .

Posted: 2014-02-22

SOLUTIONS: Epoxy mix should fix scratched porcelain sink

QUESTION: I enjoy reading your helpful tips. How would you suggest getting surface scratches out of lovely, white porcelain kitchen sinks? I have tried baking soda, Magic Eraser, bleach and vinegar but nothing works. The scratches are not penetrating, they . . .

Posted: 2014-02-22

Steady budget should help housing industry

Many people complained that the recent federal budget lacked a certain pizzazz and didn't have the excitement and incentives of other budgets. What is it about jobs, infrastructure and deficit reduction that they don't like? The Canadian Home Builders Association supported . . .

Posted: 2014-02-22

Pitfalls of a new fireplace

Revamping fireplace costly so you better do it right

QUESTION: Our gas fireplace is mucho ugly. Saw on TV that you completely revamped a beast. Can you give me the options and costs? ANSWER: The "mucho ugly" fireplace I renovated for my clients was originally 15 feet wide with . . .

Posted: 2014-02-22

CONNIE OLIVER: Making your indoors a work of art

The column I wrote that ran on Jan. 11 was all about using what you have to create an eclectic decor. This is a great way to update your home affordably while maintaining a unique space. However, some of you will . . .

Posted: 2014-02-22

Go with the flow in interior design

Create harmony using feng shui principles

It's a common-enough experience, but one that's hard to articulate: You walk into a space and it feels welcoming, balanced, peaceful. It's not the decor exactly, or the colour, or the style of furniture, but something more elusive -- a . . .

Posted: 2014-02-22

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Lots of reasons for attic and roof leaks

QUESTION: I have been in the roofing business for many years as an owner of Dr. Roof, and I have a concern where I would like your opinion. With such an extended period of extremely cold temperatures, combined with heavy . . .

Posted: 2014-02-22

MIKE HOLMES: Rushing roulette

Slow down and make sure the job is done right

The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi kicked off last week. Unfortunately, the competition wasn't the only thing people were talking about. As soon as competitors started arriving from around the world, pictures of the building conditions and hotels surfaced on the . . .

Posted: 2014-02-22

Direct art selection from the heart

Are you waiting until the walls are painted and the furniture placed to shop for art to decorate your home? It's easy to be intimated by the experience, concerned that the wrong choices will turn out to be costly mistakes . . .

Posted: 2014-02-22

Sold & offered: Feb 22-14

SOLD: The Maples Address: 3 Bachman Bay Asking Price: $299, 900 Sold Price: $292, 000 Taxes: $3, 614.15 Square Footage: 1, 064 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Lot Size: 58 x 100 Listing Agent: Shawn Sommers, Century 21 Carrie.com, 204-818-0707 Tyndall Park Address: 23 Inglis St. Asking Price: $247, 900 Sold Price: Price: $259, . . .

Posted: 2014-02-22