Winning with wine accents

Bottles, glasses, corks and racks can add interesting elements to home décor

Whether or not you partake in the pleasure that is a good glass of wine, the offshoot of the wine industry can be great fodder for decor accents.Interest in wine can encompass many things: romantic notions of bicycling through European . . .

Posted: 2013-01-12

Don't let a mouse live in your house

A lot of homeowners might be starting to notice some unwanted guests. No, not the in-laws. I'm talking about pests, and mice in particular.Cold weather drives most animals and insects to find warmth, which could lead them straight to your . . .

Posted: 2013-01-12

How to keep the lumps out of brown sugar

QUESTION: I enjoy a bowl of oat cereal for breakfast and like to sprinkle it with brown sugar. My problem is the sugar is always lumpy and no amount of shaking makes the sugar finer for sprinkling. Thanks. Gord, WinnipegANSWER: . . .

Posted: 2013-01-12

Caveat on flooring guarantee looks sketchy

QUESTION: Two years ago we had a lovely Tigerwood floor installed in our kitchen. Overall, we love it. We bought it from a dealer in Niverville. They were wonderful to deal with, except for the information we received after installation. . . .

Posted: 2013-01-12

It's show time!

Plenty of design tips for kitchen and bathroom renos this weekend at convention centre

With the hectic holiday season over, you've finally had the time to sit down and review the season that was.As always, the season was largely about entertaining friends and family. The more you think about it, you realize that two . . .

Posted: 2013-01-12

Check out the Kitchen, Bath and Renovation Show

Saturday and Sunday are the last two days of the Kitchen, Bath and Renovation Show at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. The show runs today from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.If Friday's crowds . . .

Posted: 2013-01-12

The Emerald has style, value

It's not your run-of-the-mill bungalow

As exciting as it is for prospective new home buyers to look at show homes, the homes can be deceiving."That's because, as builders, we like to show off what we can do by loading a home with upgrades, " said . . .

Posted: 2013-01-12

Moving up into Charleswood

Suburban condo an affordable, functional option

IF you're a young family looking to move up, it's only natural to aspire to purchase a single-family home in excess of 1, 000 square feet.Problem is, it's becoming increasingly difficult to find a starter-type home for under $250, 000. . . .

Posted: 2013-01-12

Strong demand in city drives some house prices up nearly 10 per cent

House prices in Winnipeg have jumped by as much as 9.9 per cent over the past year, according to the latest quarterly survey by Royal LePage. The real estate firm, which regularly tracks price changes for the three types of homes . . .

Posted: 2013-01-08

CONNIE OLIVER: Reach dramatic new heights

Vertical displays add panache to decor

The stunning Moen bathroom in our feature photograph has all of the bells and whistles of a stylish, modern space. Dual wall-mounted vanities topped with sumptuous vessel sinks and European-inspired faucets exude luxury. Each station is topped with stylish vanity lighting . . .

Posted: 2013-01-05