GARDENING: Going local

Increase the proportion of native plants in your garden

WINTER can be a great opportunity to assess your snow covered landscape and plan for new additions of trees and shrubs. As tempting as new plant introductions can be, there are many low-maintenance beauties to choose from. Tough-as-nails . . .

Posted: 2013-02-23

SOLUTIONS: Paint-stain problem requires elbow grease

QUESTION: I have a problem for which I have not seen a solution. I hired professional painters for a not-too-large room in my home. They arrived with a stack of drop-cloths but I think they were not careful in using . . .

Posted: 2013-02-23

Forever in blue jeans

Denim makes statement on legs and in home

If there is one fundamental article of clothing that can be found in most everyone's closet, and at most any age, it's jeans. Comfy and looking best when well-worn, they signify the casual, playful side of the dress code. Available . . .

Posted: 2013-02-23

CONNIE OLIVER: Let nature be your indoor inspiration

Relax in natural style There's something about nature that is relaxing and nurturing. In the home, elements from nature instill a sense of belonging and comfort. Including natural elements in the décor is an easy and affordable option. The young couple in . . .

Posted: 2013-02-23

MIKE HOLMES: Attached living spaces create noise issues

IT'S no secret building lots are getting smaller and homes are being built closer and closer together. You can tell just by looking at older subdivisions -- and I'm not even talking that old, just 20 to 30 years -- . . .

Posted: 2013-02-23

Get your runners ready -- Parade is back

I know that we're still six days away, but I'm already excited about March because it's going to be a terrific month for everything relating to the home. From March 2 to 24, the Spring Parade of Homes returns for another . . .

Posted: 2013-02-23

SOLD & OFFERED: Feb 23-13

SOLD: Canterbury Park Address: 88 Chadwick Cr. Asking Price: $309, 900 Sold Price: $325, 000 Taxes: $3, 524.41 Square Footage: 1, 221 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Lot Size: 42 x 110 Listing & Selling Agent: Bob Goodfellow, Goodfellow & Goodfellow Real Estate Ltd., 204-224-2551 North Kildonan Address: 186 De Graff Bay Asking Price: . . .

Posted: 2013-02-23

Modern classic

New home has feel of yesteryear

The moment you set foot in the foyer, you feel like you're standing in a classic River Heights home thanks to gorgeous woodwork. But you're in Sapphire Homes show home at 12 Augusta Drive in La Salle's Kingswood South. "If you gravitate . . .

Posted: 2013-02-23

Hidden charmer

Like-new, secluded home in Headingley a rare find

As communities go across the city and its surrounding burbs, Headingley's Monterey Park doesn't get a lot of ink. It could be because the community, located a few minutes west of the Perimeter Highway off the Trans-Canada Highway west, is tucked . . .

Posted: 2013-02-23

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Posted: 2013-02-21