Channeling summer

Hot tips to bring sunshine indoors

Summer is right around the corner and while we may dream of weekend trips and summer getaways, it's also the time for patio parties and lazy days at home. Karen Sealy, interior designer and regular Cityline contributor, says freshening the . . .

Posted: 2013-06-01

CONNIE OLIVER: Some handy dos and don'ts with feature walls

A few weeks back, I mentioned there was one more update needed in my kitchen. The brick wall on the wall opposite the cabinets has been a thorn in my side since we purchased our home years ago. The brick 'feature' . . .

Posted: 2013-06-01

Getting down with upcycling

Materials destined for landfill see new life in kitchen

If you're thinking of working with friends and family to build a custom kitchen from scratch, on a budget and with recycled materials and salvaged hardware, suppress the idea and run -- don't walk! -- to Ikea instead. Just kidding. You . . .

Posted: 2013-06-01

Kitchen renos require counter intelligence

It's not contagious, but it's strangely common among kitchen renovators: countertopitis. Symptoms can include everything from confusion and indecisiveness to budget-bashing and general feelings of denial. Hunting for the right kitchen countertop can drive anyone a little over the edge, especially since . . .

Posted: 2013-06-01

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Beware of lifetime warranty on shingles

QUESTION: I am hoping you might be able to help me regarding roof shingles. I am in a custom-built house that was built in the fall of 1988. We moved into the house at the end of January 1989. We . . .

Posted: 2013-06-01

Mixed greens

Edible gardens feast for eyes and mouths

Many of us in the urban environment would love to be able to provide more food for ourselves, our families and our communities, safely assured the seed saved from our own food plants will produce in future years, that our . . .

Posted: 2013-06-01

SOLUTIONS: Baking soda affects how cookie crumbles

QUESTION: My cookies never turn out. I follow the recipe as written but they either brown too fast or they look green and grey. What am I doing wrong? Marne (Sanford) ANSWER: Experiment by cutting down on the amount of baking . . .

Posted: 2013-06-01

Late spring, but not too late to view show homes

It took a while, a very long while, but it appears that spring is finally here. And, who knows? Summer may be just around the corner. We've all been trapped indoors for what seems like forever. The snow was piled over . . .

Posted: 2013-06-01

Sold & Offered: June 1-13

SOLD WEST END ADDRESS: 1043 Valour Rd. SOLD PRICE: $224, 000 ASKING PRICE: $189, 900 TAXES: $2, 291 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1, 012 BEDROOMS: 4 BATHROOMS: 1 LOT SIZE: 33 x 92 LISTING AGENT: Gord Sharpe, Maximum Realty Ltd., 204-296-7653 RIVER HEIGHTS ADDRESS: 604 Elm St. SOLD PRICE : $375, 000 ASKING PRICE: $375, 000 TAXES: . . .

Posted: 2013-06-01

Outside in

Bungalow offers vistas as stunning as the home itself

When the design team at Parkhill Homes looked at a sprawling lot in Deer Pointe Park, two clear objectives emerged. Due to the gorgeous natural surroundings -- water behind the home, mature trees and stunning prairie vistas -- the first objective . . .

Posted: 2013-06-01