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A family can grow into this vintage St. James home

One of the problems with buying a turn-of-the-century home is the lot is often the size of a postage stamp. As cute as a home might be, that lustre comes off quickly when once you see that it's jammed between two . . .

Posted: 2013-04-06

GARDENING: Freshly picked

Apple, plum, apricot and pear trees are perfect for Manitoba backyards

FRESH fruit in your own backyard? With outdoor space at a premium these days, owning a fruit tree with a spreading canopy may not seem possible. Today's contributor, Philip Ronald, a respected Prairie plant breeder who provides . . .

Posted: 2013-03-30

Keep it down: acoustic panels absorb sound

Dear Debbie: Our house is filled with music lovers. Unfortunately, we do not all love the same music. Is there a way of decorating that would lower the sound level without the room looking like a padded cell? DanDear Dan: . . .

Posted: 2013-03-30

MIKE HOLMES: We need to salute plumbers everywhere

St. Patrick's Day seems to be the main event in March. But how many people know about World Plumbing Day? It's in March too -- on March 11 every year. But it always seems to go under the radar. Why? . . .

Posted: 2013-03-30

CONNIE OLIVER: Pink surprisingly versatile, flattering

Most little girls dream of a princess bedroom, a soft feminine, Jeannie's bottle, girly space. Sometimes, grown-up girls need a little princess magic, too, perhaps with a more mature esthetic. This lovely lavender bedroom is restful, pretty and yes, pink. Not . . .

Posted: 2013-03-30

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Get water tested for contaminants

QUESTION: I had a new water heater installed a while ago. I switched to electric from a previous gas water heater. It's been three months and when I turn on any of my taps or the shower, when the water starts . . .

Posted: 2013-03-30

SOLUTIONS: Elmo's bedbugs can survive a freeze

QUESTION: I'm sure you have been asked this question before, but a search on your website did not bring up an answer. I collect Elmo (from Sesame Street) dolls. Sometimes when I buy them, they are a little unclean. But . . .

Posted: 2013-03-30

Federal budget contains good news for a change

The recent federal budget announcement by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has a number of good news commitments assuming all goes according to schedule. In relation to residential construction, there were items which will have a positive impact and a few . . .

Posted: 2013-03-30

SOLD & OFFERED: March 30-13

SOLD: Normand Park 63 Normand Park Dr. Asking Price: $459, 900 Sold Price: $447, 500 Taxes: $5, 580.73 Square Footage: 2, 344 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5 Lot Size: 60 x 103 Listing Agent: Tom Blumberg, Monopoly Realty, 204-781-5885 Selling Agent: Matt Blumberg, Monopoly Realty, 204-232-6288 Windsor Park Address: 49 Argonne Bay Asking Price: $219, . . .

Posted: 2013-03-30

Baby, it's a grand prize

Tuxedo home offers a spectacular jackpot

It's fitting a grand-prize show home features grand style and be in one of the city's grandest neighbourhoods. That's what's transpired with the latest Health Sciences Centre Foundation's grand-prize show home. Located at 137 Aldershot Boulevard in Tuxedo, the custom bungalow . . .

Posted: 2013-03-30