Sold & offered

SOLD: Sage Creek Address: 426 Sage Creek Blvd. Asking Price: $372, 900 Sold Price: $362, 000 Taxes: $3853.99 Square Footage: 1, 630 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Lot Size: 37 x 94 Listing Agent: Shawn Sommers, Century 21 Carrie.com, 204-818-0707   West Transcona Address: 433 Horton Ave. W. Asking Price: $209, 900 Sold Price: $227, 500 Taxes: . . .

Posted: 2013-08-17

Size matters

Sage Creek home packs in plenty of room

Whether a home is king-sized or compact, layout is key. Consequently, if a 3, 000-sq.-ft. home's floor plan isn't efficient, its liveability could be severely compromised. On the other hand, a smaller home can feel roomy and accessible if spaces are . . .

Posted: 2013-08-17

A condo that hits home

Townhouse boasts space, a basement and low condo fees

Many people looking for a new home dismiss condominiums for one of three reasons.First, apartment-style condominiums -- especially if you have a growing family -- don't have enough space. Second, a high percentage of townhome units don't have basements. And . . .

Posted: 2013-08-17

Going bananas for appealing fruit

QUESTION: I was thrilled last year when I successfully made a healthy Banana Cream Pie. The dessert was delicious, but after a few hours the bananas in the pie turned brown and I apologized to my company for the appearance. . . .

Posted: 2013-08-16

Stunning and affordable

Janet and Rick Simpson retired from Winnipeg to British Columbia a few years ago but recently decided to move back home to Winnipeg. The couple missed their family and friends here, so they purchased a house in Whyte Ridge in . . .

Posted: 2013-08-10

Mirror trick brightens your outdoors

Dear Debbie: We live in a townhouse with a small back deck that gets lots of sun. We enjoy it all summer long as a quiet spot to relax -- it's just big enough to have a few friends drop . . .

Posted: 2013-08-10

Keeping the sheeting from rotting the shingles

QUESTION: My cousin built a house in a rural area of Manitoba about 35 years ago. His north and south walls are sheeted with Aspenite, and shingled with asphalt shingles. He has about a five- to 10-degree angle on the . . .

Posted: 2013-08-10

Hot tips for saunas done right

Some health professionals say using a sauna can help with arthritis pain, circulation and getting rid of toxins. I don't know much about that. But what I do know is that some downtime in a sauna feels awesome. The problem with . . .

Posted: 2013-08-10

A lingering stink in the sink

QUESTION: You helped me before with removal of odor from spilt milk in my car. I am currently trying to remove a constant odor arising from our kitchen drain. I have "scoured" the pages of your book, Household Solutions 2 . . .

Posted: 2013-08-10

The Big Red Truck

Local chef brings homegrown pizza to your door

Outdoor entertaining takes centre-stage at the height of our favourite season, with families and friends kicking back and enjoying one another's company amid a backdrop of greenery. Summer's simple but delicious menus usually include fresh, local ingredients picked from the vegetable . . .

Posted: 2013-08-10