RENOVATIONS: Let the sun shine in

Three-season rooms replacing decks

Since ageism is rampant and political correctness de rigueur in Manitoba, it behooves us to change commonly used expressions such as Old Man Winter to Elder Man Winter, and "damn mosquitoes" to "insufferable" pests. As a member of the baby-boomer generation, . . .

Posted: 2013-05-18

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Stop water leakage in foundation bolt holes

QUESTION: We have a 40-year-old bungalow. Over the past four years, one wall in the basement has been giving us a problem. If it rains, water runs out of the iron-rusted bolts, which I assume are the rods that attached . . .

Posted: 2013-05-18

Simple solutions for that big storage bin

IT may not be sexy and it might not be first on your to-do list but give the garage a little TLC and you'll be surprised at how good it feels.Whether it's a true garage (originally meant for a four-wheel . . .

Posted: 2013-05-18

MIKE HOLMES: Wrong remodelling invites a load of trouble

Most people would agree that open space and natural light are good things to have in a home. They are also two of the top requests I hear when it comes to home renovations. But projects to bring both of . . .

Posted: 2013-05-18

SOLUTIONS: Use pantyhose for long-term onion storage

QUESTION: I would like to know what the best way is to store onions so that they will keep for a fairly long time. Thank you, Ruth (Shoal Lake, MB) ANSWER: My favorite onion-storage solution includes a pair of clean pantyhose. . . .

Posted: 2013-05-18

CONNIE OLIVER: Preparation key to achieving focal wall

Creating a dramatic space doesn't require a lot of money or time. By using paint and a little imagination, you can transform a blah space into something spectacular over a weekend. Now that the weather is warm, you can paint inside . . .

Posted: 2013-05-18

A closer look at Winnipeg's housing market

Free Press reporter Bartley Kives wrote last weekend about city planning and a recent move to more densified housing, even in the suburbs. Of particular note were the housing starts in Winnipeg for the first four months of 2013. There have . . .

Posted: 2013-05-18

SOLD & OFFERED: May 18-13

SOLD NORTH END ADDRESS: 301 Redwood Ave. ASKING PRICE: $84, 900 SOLD PRICE: $83, 000 TAXES: $580 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1, 008 BEDROOMS: 3 BATHROOMS: 1 LOT SIZE: 33 x 91 LISTING AGENT: Vijay Guliani, Realty Plus Inc., 204-897-0800 WAVERLEY WEST ADDRESS: 11 Brookland Bay ASKING PRICE: $424, 900 SOLD PRICE: $425, 000 TAXES: $5, 009.04 SQUARE . . .

Posted: 2013-05-18

Glasshouse a stone's throw

Modern lofts to rise in heart of the city on Hargrave Street

If your goal is to be at the centre of downtown Winnipeg's urban revolution, here's your chance. At long last, a condominium development -- a joint venture between Toronto-based Urban Capital and Winnipeg's Longboat Development Corp. -- is poised to sit . . .

Posted: 2013-05-18

Height of comfort

Vaulted ceilings add space to charming country bungalow

These days, a home measuring in at 1, 770 square feet doesn't sound all that big. Not so fast: Perception of space actually depends (to a great extent) on how the home is configured. For example, if the ceilings are eight . . .

Posted: 2013-05-18