GARDENING: Birdie num num

The right feeder will attract feathered friends

Feeding wild birds is a popular hobby for people all ages and one that is enjoyable for many different reasons -- a chance to get closer to nature, a love of birds, and pure entertainment. Manitoba is visited by a diverse . . .

Posted: 2012-11-03

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Heed furnace technician's venting advice

QUESTION: I have a mid-efficiency gas furnace, which has a horizontal flue pipe that connects up to the chimney on a bit of a downward slope, from the furnace to the chimney pipe, of about and inch-and-a-half over a five-foot . . .

Posted: 2012-11-03

CONNIE OLIVER: Transform a partial wall to total awesome

Addressing an unusual situation can be a fun prospect when planning your decorating projects. A unique space may seem daunting at first but by its very nature opens up design possibilities that can produce truly stunning results. One such dilemma is . . .

Posted: 2012-11-03

MIKE HOLMES: Roof can be the root of a home's problems

The cold weather is starting to close in. That means there are a few things homeowners should be thinking about getting done before Old Man Winter stakes his claim. Your roof is No. 1. Why is it important? Anyone who . . .

Posted: 2012-11-03

SOLUTIONS: Heat, rubbing alcohol will end silicone woes

QUESTION: A tree fell on top of my trailer recently in a storm and punched a hole through the roof. When the owner of my trailer park saw this, he went to temporarily seal the hole and used white silicone . . .

Posted: 2012-11-03

Dated bathroom needs personalization

Dear Debbie: It's time to renovate our '50s-style bathroom but how far do we go? We will be moving in two years or so. The tiles are in great shape but green with black trim. Bathtub is green. I'm a . . .

Posted: 2012-11-03

Study indicates continued growth in Manitoba

I recently attended a session at a national meeting that dealt with forecasting impacts on Canadian urban centres specifically in relation to low rise or single family detached housing. Although an analysis of the situations in Toronto and Vancouver prompted the . . .

Posted: 2012-11-03

SOLD & OFFERED: Nov. 3-12

SOLD St. James Address: 15 Valleyview Drive Asking Price: $294, 900 Sold Price: $295, 000 Taxes: $3, 433.04 Square Footage: 1, 720 Lot Size: 60 X 110 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 11/2 Listing Agent: Ken Maines, Maximum Realty, 204-999-9078 Lindenwoods Address: PH1-885 Wilkes Avenue Asking Price: $174, 900 Sold Price: $181, 500 Taxes: Included in common . . .

Posted: 2012-11-03

Rising to the challenge

Compact lot led to unique solution by Artista

If you've ever watched sports such as diving, gymnastics or figure skating, "degree of difficulty" is a term that comes up often during broadcasts. Essentially, some routines are more difficult than others. Thus, when an athlete performs a routine with a . . .

Posted: 2012-11-03

Like new, only better

River Heights home maintains 1930s character with modern upgrades

These days, north River Heights is a busy place, said RE/MAX Professionals' Rod Peeler. "There's been a real resurgence with renovations in the area in the last several years, " he said. "It's easy to see why. It's a gorgeous, central . . .

Posted: 2012-11-03