Bug out

Care is needed when bringing plants in from the cold

My grandmother had a bright red geranium. During the winter it would sit on a south-facing window ledge gathering what meagre rays of light the cold December sun offered it. I was drawn to it like a magnet. It was this . . .

Posted: 2012-10-06

Fall Parade of Homes continues to amaze

The official portion of the 2012 Fall Parade of Homes ends today at 6 p.m. but, not to worry, most of the show homes that have been part of the Parade will remain open for viewing well after it ends. The . . .

Posted: 2012-10-06

What a prize!

HSC Lifestyles Lottery Home is Headingley Heaven

The HSC Lifestyles Lottery Home is what you get when you combine Maric magic with a prestigious new community in Headingley. This abode constitutes 4, 917 sq. ft. of heaven in Deer Pointe Park, said Maric Homes sales consultant, Royal LePage . . .

Posted: 2012-10-06

Condos the solution

The Oaks offers space and affordability

First-time buyers or empty-nesters looking to downsize are often faced with a dilemma: buy a resale home that might still require upgrades, or a condominium that's affordable, but (inevitably) too small for their long-term living needs. However, if buyers are willing . . .

Posted: 2012-10-06

Classic seclusion

Rustic, riverside English-style home warm and awesome

Sometimes, homes can be difficult to categorize. One such example is a 13/4-storey home found at 409 North Dr. in east Fort Garry. Set well back on a 132-foot-wide by 338-foot-deep lot, the 2, 688-sq.-ft. home might be described as a . . .

Posted: 2012-10-06

GARDENING: Putting down roots

Evergreens make a strong statement

Architectural presence In fall, deciduous trees command our attention with their changing colours. Once their leaves drop, the outline of their shape continues to have a structural impact on the winter landscape. But conifers, more commonly called evergreens, . . .

Posted: 2012-09-29

You can use a spoon to hang up your jacket

Dear Marc: I found a set of cutlery at a garage sale for dirt cheap! I've heard that people have re-purposed spoons and forks to make different things. I have a pair of pliers and I'm eager to learn what I . . .

Posted: 2012-09-29

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Water hammer' tough to diagnose

QUESTION: We recently moved to a three-storey senior retirement residence. We live on the second floor and whenever the person above us runs her water there is a loud banging noise in the ceiling and upper walls of our bathroom . . .

Posted: 2012-09-29

SOLUTIONS: Erasing nail polish from cabinets takes Magic

QUESTION: I am in desperate need of some help with my problem. I accidently got pinkish-white nail polish splashed onto my new stained cabinets (the cabinets are dark stained) and I need to know how I should get it off. . . .

Posted: 2012-09-29

CONNIE OLIVER: Scale and line can make for striking decor

Colour is great, but what if it's not for you? This stunning bathroom photograph, courtesy of Kohler, is a perfect example of a room that lacks colour but has tons of personality. A striking decor can be achieved through the . . .

Posted: 2012-09-29