GARDENING: Fresh ideas

Recommended reading for gardeners

Still have pots of dormant plants idling in your garage, waiting to come inside for winter storage? Thank goodness any unfinished outdoor chores are now hidden beneath a blanket of snow. Put aside any angst you may be feeling about this . . .

Posted: 2012-11-24

MIKE HOLMES: Contractor 'extras' should be standard

People usually think the work of a contractor begins and ends with construction and building. That's certainly a big part of it, but it's not the whole story. A lot also goes into getting the job started. Contractor extras are the . . .

Posted: 2012-11-24

CONNIE OLIVER: Inspire through decor

Every room in your home should evoke a feeling of well-being. Whether it's because the room is filled with items that remind you of great vacations you've had or the colour palette in the room is soothing, each room should . . .

Posted: 2012-11-24

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Finding kitchen moisture source critical

QUESTION: Recently we have noticed a sizable hump in our kitchen floor which has been getting progressively worse. We have a very high-end laminate floor and it seems to be lifting along one of the seams directly beside the refrigerator. . . .

Posted: 2012-11-24

SOLUTIONS: Golden brown the colour of bread baking

QUESTION: I am new to the art of baking bread. Can you please tell me how a person can tell when bread is fully baked? Elaine, Pelican Lake ANSWER: The first test is colour. Baked bread should be a nice golden . . .

Posted: 2012-11-24

Making modern furniture from reclaimed metal

TO meld a hefty hunk of steel, brass or iron into anything at all requires heat, brawny machines and dangerous tools. To turn it into a beautiful piece of furniture requires a real craftsman. One of metal's advantages is its longevity, . . .

Posted: 2012-11-24

Professionals learn from professionals

This column has repeatedly espoused the merits of dealing with professional builders, renovators and suppliers. Issues such as warranty, liability insurance, permits, standards and ethics, full disclosure of taxes and numerous other assurances that come with dealing with a professional are . . .

Posted: 2012-11-24

SOLD &OFFERED: Nov. 24-12

SOLD Windsor Park Address: 90 Crestwood Crescent Asking Price: $259, 900 Sold Price: $ 274, 147 Taxes: $2, 665.00 Square Footage: 1, 026 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Lot Size: 64 x 107 Listing Agents: Charlene Urbanski & David R. Anderson, Century21 & Associates, 204-612-6655 Selling Agent: Jeff Dieck, . . .

Posted: 2012-11-24

Not your average show home

Bridgwater Lake bungalow ahead of the design curve

When you're building a new show home, there's no need to reinvent the wheel. Many show homes look the same. A concerted effort must be made to distinguish your home from the one across the street. The way to accomplish that objectiveis . . .

Posted: 2012-11-24

Moving on up

Riverview bungalow a nice step up from starter home

Say you've got a young family of four and are looking to move from your starter home to something more substantial. Located in the quiet enclave of Riverview, a 1, 026-sq.-ft. bungalow that has four bedrooms and has been tastefully updated . . .

Posted: 2012-11-24