Countertop repair proving to be a problem

QUESTION: I would like to change my bathroom countertop and paint the cabinets. What can I do, or should I "bite the bullet" and buy a new counter? Thank you, Sharon, WinnipegANSWER: Before purchasing a new countertop there are a . . .

Posted: 2012-12-29

Kudos to MHBA's 75th-anniversary year

As 2012 draws to a close and a new year begins, the Manitoba Home Builders' Association wants to take this opportunity to recognize and thank those people who made this past year a success.The residential construction industry is a huge . . .

Posted: 2012-12-29

Room to grow

Home's design allows for grandparents to move in

Kicking it up a notch.That's what the Ventura Custom Homes design team did to the main-floor design of the Pinewood A."While this home is a visitable design -- it's been designed to provide easy access to all areas for persons . . .

Posted: 2012-12-29

Truly livable condo

And its location is hard to beat

There aren't many instances where a condominium can be compared favourably to a single family home.That's because so many condominiums -- whether they be townhome or apartment-style units -- don't have either the square footage, number of bedrooms or finishes . . .

Posted: 2012-12-29

Few simple steps to wrapping a gift

Dear Marc: I grew up with a father whose idea of wrapping a gift was to throw the box in a bag and tape it shut. I have never been good at this kind of stuff. I started reading your column . . .

Posted: 2012-12-22

MIKE HOLMES: Title insurance may not have you covered

There's a lot of confusion about title insurance. Some people call title insurance the "surprise" insurance because they assume it covers any surprises with the property they're buying. It's only when there's a problem that homeowners actually check what their policy . . .

Posted: 2012-12-22

SOLUTIONS: Smooth limestone cleaning rough challenge

QUESTION: I am wondering if you can advise me as to how to clean the smooth limestone face of our gas fireplace. It has never been cleaned and needs some freshening up. I had bought a product that claims to . . .

Posted: 2012-12-22

CONNIE OLIVER: Can't buy it? Make it yourself

Shopping for the right item to address a specific decor dilemma can be a challenge. There are times when the item you need for your particular predicament is so specific it can't be found in mainstream home decor stores. That . . .

Posted: 2012-12-22

Be crafty, let kids decorate their holiday table

Holiday feasts are a special time for everyone, children and adults alike. The build-up, planning, shopping and cooking can be a bit daunting, so be sure to carve out some time to include the kids in the preparations.Do you remember . . .

Posted: 2012-12-22

Last-minute tree decorating

You've got it out of the box -- that was the easy part!

Dear Marc: The holidays are here and my tree isn't decorated yet! I've been procrastinating as I don't really know how to properly decorate a tree. Can you give me a crash course? Jeremy Dear Jeremy: There is no way to ignore it, . . .

Posted: 2012-12-22