ASK THE INSPECTOR: Solid flooring materials best for basement

QUESTION: Can I ask for your input on an issue in our 1950's Winnipeg bungalow? We are renovating our basement and will be installing carpet in some of the rooms. The basement floor is a concrete slab. The construction's a bit . . .

Posted: 2013-05-04

CONNIE OLIVER: Sunshine in a can

When it comes to paint colours, yellow is the most popular -- as long as its called something else

It may not be our favourite colour in general, but when it comes to painting our walls, yellow is the No. 1 choice worldwide. That's the finding of an international survey conducted on behalf of leading paint brand Dulux. The study . . .

Posted: 2013-05-04

MIKE HOLMES: Homes can accommodate special needs

I've always said your house should work for you. It should be built to make your everyday life easier, not harder. But when you have special needs, a standard home doesn't cut it. You might not be able to reach the . . .

Posted: 2013-05-04

Thoughts for tots

Search out practical, eco-conscious toys and furnishings

A child's room is truly his or her castle. In this space the beginnings of learning evolve, and what is experienced through all the senses will most likely be seen, smelled and felt here.Parents think long and hard about what . . .

Posted: 2013-05-04

Fascinating report on first-time home buyers

For many generations, there was an unwritten rule or pattern to first-home ownership. You rented an apartment for a few years, all the while saving enough money to put a deposit down on a house. Then, when that magic percentage was . . .

Posted: 2013-05-04

Sold & Offered: May 4-13

SOLD EAST KILDONAN ADDRESS: 39 Garvie Bay ASKING PRICE: $149, 900 SOLD PRICE: $185, 000 TAXES: $1, 831.66 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 952 BEDROOMS: 3 BATHROOMS: 1 LOT SIZE: 29 x 180 Listing Agent: Apee Panchhi, RE/MAX Executives Realty, 204-987-9800 CHARLESWOOD ADDRESS: 4553 Roblin Blvd. ASKING PRICE: $389, 900 SOLD PRICE: $379, 900 TAXES: $3, 880 SQUARE FOOTAGE: . . .

Posted: 2013-05-04

A unique design

The Santiago's Mediterranean exterior styling proves eye-catching

Sometimes, the selling price of a new home -- in this case a show home -- can be deceiving. In many instances, items such as window coverings, appliances and a desirable upgrade such as a built-in sound system aren't included in . . .

Posted: 2013-05-04

Quirky classic

Modern touches make former store on Arlington a unique gem

The moment you set your gaze on 47 Arlington St., you instinctively know there's something different -- very different -- about the home. Those instincts are well-justified, said Re/Max Performance Realty's Todd Sykes. "This home was built in 1922 and was a . . .

Posted: 2013-05-04

RENOVATIONS: Splish splash

In-ground pools add fun to your summer

Some folks love them and some folks bury them in the backyard. No matter how you feel about in-ground swimming pools, they're not about to drain away. Despite comments about pools lowering the resale value of a home, installers have . . .

Posted: 2013-04-27

New products just the ticket for inspiration

What is it that begins the inspiration process when we set out to decorate our homes?It can be a new (or old) home we've just purchased, a change in lifestyle, or a new member of the family. The ubiquitous changing . . .

Posted: 2013-04-27