Movies inspire lamps, stained glass

If you have a Star Wars' fan in the house, young or old, then you know that the Force has invaded our homes in more ways than DVDs and Lego sets. Items such as bedding, accents and wall decals infused with . . .

Posted: 2013-04-20

MIKE HOLMES: Lots learned in decade of making it right

It's official. It's been 10 years since Holmes on Homes first aired across Canada. Where did the time go? Fixing a lot of crap, I can tell you that much. You can learn a lot in a decade, too. When the idea . . .

Posted: 2013-04-20

GARDENING: Back to nature

Winter-weary Prairie dwellers need more shinrin-yoku

Cabin fever, anyone? The cure awaits in our gardens just as soon as the remaining snow melts. We're all in need of some horticultural therapy. Maurice Larson, outdoor horticulture supervisor at Assiniboine Park, finds the remedy by escaping his . . .

Posted: 2013-04-20

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Home's air pressure a delicate matter

QUESTION: I am the owner of a home with a cold, damp basement with no cold air returns. In your Aug 2010 Free Press article you advised that return air ducts will help to reduce the cold and dampness . . .

Posted: 2013-04-20

Renovate with eye to returns

Home appraiser advises which makeovers increase value -- or not

Why do people renovate their houses? The standard answer is "to increase the resale value." Perhaps that was true during the great building boom between 1945 and 1970, when 40 per cent of Winnipeg homes, excluding the inner city, were built. . . .

Posted: 2013-04-20

SOLUTIONS: Be selective when picking a pillow

QUESTION: I have allergies, and I am wondering if you can give me your opinion on the best pillow to buy? Does the pillow make a difference? Jane (Cartwright, Man.) ANSWER: You are smart to be selective about your pillow choice . . .

Posted: 2013-04-20

New, resale markets expected to stay strong

Preliminary housing start numbers in the Winnipeg Census Metropolitan Area for the month of March were up significantly over last year. Single-family detached houses were up by 44 per cent, while multi-family units almost doubled last March's total. Given that the . . .

Posted: 2013-04-20

SOLD & OFFERED: April 20-13

SOLD STURGEON CREEK ADDRESS: 41-151 Greenway Cres. E. ASKING PRICE: $184, 900 SOLD PRICE: $180, 000 TAXES: $1, 855.61 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1, 150 BEDROOMS: 3 BATHROOMS: 2 LOT SIZE: Condominium LISTING AGENT: Lori Thorsteinson, Loren Realty, 204-792-0188 WEST ST. PAUL ADDRESS: 271 Hiawatha Ave. ASKING PRICE: $409, 900 SOLD PRICE: $410, 000 TAXES: $3, 112.91 SQUARE . . .

Posted: 2013-04-20

Living the dream

This is no run-of-the-mill residence

Artista Homes' Frank Cotroneo said the goal is the same for every home the 10-year-old custom builder builds. "We always try to design homes that are innovative and unique, " he said. "Our design team is always bursting with ideas. If . . .

Posted: 2013-04-20

Two for the price of one

Revamped condo features separate living quarters

Apartment-style condominiums tend to have two shortcomings -- a lack of storage space, and separate, private spaces. To attain that, you need to find a unit that offers 1, 000-plus square feet of space with a floor plan that encompasses two . . .

Posted: 2013-04-20