CONNIE OLIVER: Give grey a chance

Classic colour adds richness, depth

This stylish living room, photo courtesy of Dulux Paints, is serene and inviting. Shades of grey give the space a clean, contemporary appeal that is easy on the eyes and the psyche. This room immediately calms the nerves and provides . . .

Posted: 2012-05-05

GARDENING: Incredible edibles

Ditch the lawn for plants you can eat

Medieval roots Incorporating edibles into the landscape is a growing trend but one that has its practical roots in gardens dating back to the Middle Ages, when monastic gardens grew culinary herbs alongside flowers. Raised beds made their debut . . .

Posted: 2012-05-05

SOLUTIONS: Black goop on carpet could prove hazardous

QUESTION: We read you in the Winnipeg Free Press from Mankato, Minn. Here is my problem: We had a house built in the late '60s, early '70s. It has built-in fluorescent lights and one went out. I couldn't get the . . .

Posted: 2012-05-05

MIKE HOLMES: It's not smart to downgrade skilled trades

It was a really proud moment for me when my son MJ (Mike Jr.) first told me he wanted to work in the skilled trades. And when he said he wanted to join my crew, I couldn't have been happier. Unfortunately, . . .

Posted: 2012-05-05

Frugal spring fever

Give home a fresh makeover without draining the bank account

Do you feel like the federal government, struggling to do more with less? We've found four spring makeovers for your home that are easy and won't leave you drowning in red ink. Virtual design Your choices when it comes to room planning: . . .

Posted: 2012-05-05

Sterling style

Get the Mad Men look with Modernist-style decor

Now that another season of Mad Men is taking us back to the 1960s, lovers of mid-century Modernist style are eyeing the sets for inspiration. Luckily, the popularity of both the AMC show and the design style makes it easy to . . .

Posted: 2012-05-05

Select the best contractor for your project

LAST week, the Manitoba Home Builders' Association hosted a free seminar on home renovations featuring a panel of experts who not only gave expert presentations but also answered dozens of questions from attendees. The MHBA RenoMark Renovators Council was created almost . . .

Posted: 2012-05-05

Sold & Offered: May 5-12

SOLD East Fort Garry Address: 850 Oakenwald Ave. Asking Price: $279, 900 Sold Price: $310, 000 Taxes: $2, 838.36 Square Footage: 1, 052 Bedrooms: 2 + 1 Bathrooms: 2 Lot Size: 50 x 101 Listing Agent: Sandy Loptson, Coldwell Banker Preferred, 985-4300 St. Vital Address: 179 Havelock Ave Asking Price: $239, 900 Sold Price: . . .

Posted: 2012-05-05

The anti-condo

Royalwood Estates shatters perceptions

When it comes to condominiums, not everyone is sold on the concept. Why? Simple: There's the perception -- right or wrong -- they lack space, even if they're of the townhouse variety. The second objection is condominium fees. Often in the . . .

Posted: 2012-05-05

Primo condos

Tri-level Transcona townhouses in quiet location, close to everything

If you're a Transcona resident looking for an alternative to buying a well-used resale home, a viable alternative is coming your way. It's Park City Condominiums, a complex to be located in a mature, quiet neighbourhood on Pandora Street. "You can't beat . . .

Posted: 2012-05-05