RENOVATIONS: Feast for the eyes

Stunning glass palace a work of art

I was astonished to learn the title of Cormac McCarthy's novel No County for Old Men was taken from the first line of William Butler Yeats' poem Sailing to Byzantium. The poem makes the point the world of a man's youth . . .

Posted: 2014-01-04

Supposed solution kicks up the dust

QUESTION: I received a commercial duster for Christmas this year. I had seen it advertised on television and it looked like a good cleaning tool. But I am wondering how well it cleans. Do you think that commercial dusters hold . . .

Posted: 2014-01-04

Kitchen Bath & Renovation Show starts next weekend

It's January, and that means it's time for the annual Kitchen Bath and Renovation Show running from January 10th through the 12th at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg from Jan 1-12. This show has always kicked off the new year . . .

Posted: 2014-01-04

SOLD&OFFERED- Jan 4-14

SOLD River Heights Address: 417 Queenston St. Asking Price: $359, 417 Sold Price: $360, 000 Taxes: $4, 322.36 Square Footage: 1, 560 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 1.5 Lot Size: 40 x 107 Listing Agent: Matt Blumberg, Monopoly Realty, 204-232-6288 Waverley Heights Address: 42 Lakeside Dr. Asking Price: $314, 900 Sold Price: $307, 500 Taxes: $4, 027.65 Square . . .

Posted: 2014-01-04

Family-friendly

Bridgwater Lakes abode fit for the pocketbook, too

When young families look at a community such as Bridgwater Lakes, they decide to give it a pass. Why? Because they believe that they can't afford to buy a new home in that area. That's a misconception, said Signature Homes sales representative, . . .

Posted: 2014-01-04

Luxury you can afford

Linden Ridge condo close to everything, and the price is right

If you want a home in a central, established neighbourhood, the reality is it's not going to be cheap. A good example of such a neighbourhood is the Linden Ridge area, an enclave east of Kenaston Boulevard on the north and . . .

Posted: 2014-01-04

MIKE HOLMES: Engineered hardwood can be as good as the real stuff

When it comes to hardwood flooring, there's solid hardwood and engineered hardwood. People are always asking me which one is better, but both have their pros and cons. Solid hardwood floors are just that -- they're made from solid wood. Each . . .

Posted: 2013-12-28

CONNIE OLIVER: Moving forward by looking back

A review of the best home decor tips from 2013

In planning for décor updates for 2014 I thought it pertinent to look back at some of the ideas we've covered this year. Sometimes you have to look back in order to move forward. In January we looked at using height . . .

Posted: 2013-12-28

GARDENING: Sweet taste of summer

Young entrepreneurs use homegrown ingredients for delectable preserves

Foodies come together during the holidays like no other time of year to sample or dig into delectable homemade dishes. And nothing says homemade like preserved jams, jellies, chutneys or salsas that use fresh, homegrown produce harvested during the summer . . .

Posted: 2013-12-28

SOLUTIONS: Make turkey stock like grandma's

QUESTION: I have leftover turkey and I don't want to waste it. Please tell me how to make homemade turkey stock like my grandma used to make. Thanks, Melinda (Warren) ANSWER: Great question! There are hundreds of variations for making homemade . . .

Posted: 2013-12-28