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

Homebuilders offer a house-load of thanks for 2013

As 2013 draws to a close and a new year begins, the Manitoba Home Builders Association wants to take this opportunity to recognize and thank those people who made this past year a success. The residential construction industry is a huge . . .

Posted: 2013-12-28

Bright & cheery

Huge East St. Paul bungalow offers almost 4,300 sq. ft. of living space

As a TV ad of old once said, "you don't get a second chance to make a first impression." While that ad referred to hair-care products, it could have applied equally to new-home designs. Simply put, the impression created the moment . . .

Posted: 2013-12-28

If car mats bunch up, replace them now

QUESTION: My car mats continually bunch up under my feet while I am driving. I push them down to flatten them but before I know it, they creep up into a bunch. Should I tape or glue them in place? . . .

Posted: 2013-12-21

Contractor-speak: Learn to decipher it

If you're going through a renovation or planning one, it helps to know the jargon contractors used by trades professionals, such as: 16 off centre, LVLs, HVAC and rough-in. Contractors have their own language, and it's not always easy to pick . . .

Posted: 2013-12-21

What's black and white and clean all over?

Who says black and white is boring? Just look at this amazing bathroom photograph courtesy of Kohler. In a kitchen or bathroom, black and white is a fresh, clean look that is timeless. The tile in our feature room, especially the . . .

Posted: 2013-12-21

Gutted to perfection

Century-old Bannerman Avenue home gets a complete makeover

A renovation is a gift that keeps on giving. Not only does your own house benefit from the makeover, but your neighbours will appreciate the fact you have raised the value of their homes by rejuvenating your property. But read . . .

Posted: 2013-12-21