Sweet 16

Westwood bungalow wears its age well

In realtor-ese, it's an oft-used expression. Yet, when used properly, it's appropriate. That expression? None other than, "this home shows real pride of ownership." In the case of a 16-year-old bungalow found at 22 Franklin Bay in Westwood, it's not hyperbole, . . .

Posted: 2012-03-24

CONNIE OLIVER: Add focal points that grab your attention

Creating visual vignettes Secondary focal points dotted throughout the home can give your décor tons of visual interest. Cosy vignettes, such as the one in our feature room, are inviting and visually stimulating. Although these small groupings should relate to the . . .

Posted: 2012-03-17

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Flakey basement walls sign of costly problem

QUESTION: I read your column every week and find it informative. The problem I have is the cement on my basement walls is flaking off. I can scrape it off with a paint scraper. I've had a contractor look at it, . . .

Posted: 2012-03-17

GARDENING: Made in the dry and shade

Plant choices for those covered areas

In Winnipeg, we're fortunate to have so many older neighbourhoods with large trees. Those towering elms, pines, and spruces are certainly beautiful, and when summer heats up, they provide cooling shade to homes and yards. But it's not always easy . . .

Posted: 2012-03-17

SOLUTIONS: A real pickle involving juice, teak tabletop

QUESTION: Sunday night, a jar of pickles spilled onto the dining room table, which is solid teak (very old reclaimed wood, if that makes a difference). The pickle juice sat there for a few hours before being discovered. I tried . . .

Posted: 2012-03-17

MIKE HOLMES: Who in this world can live without plumbers?

World Plumbing Day is March 11, and after working for more than 30 years in the industry, I've learned just how important plumbers really are. And not just in building and renovating -- also for our health and safety. These professionals . . .

Posted: 2012-03-17

Corten for love

Rustic steel popular with artists and architects

The rusty charm of corten steel; It's the hippest material being used today by landscape architects worldwide Technically, it is known as 350 AT Category 3, but throughout the world it is better known as corten steel. Sometimes you'll see the . . .

Posted: 2012-03-17

Greening not enough: urban planning critic

Urban planning critic argues for esthetically designed spaces worthy of natural adornments

Can ugly, poorly designed areas of a city be transformed into beautiful, functional spaces simply by making them greener with more trees, gardens, parks, green walls, green roofs and so on? There is no question that shrub and flower borders are . . .

Posted: 2012-03-17

Visitors warming to Parade show homes

The warm weather of the past week has been bringing interested visitors by the thousands to the Spring Parade of Homes. On the second weekend, sales agents were reporting that individuals were lined up outside the door in anticipation of . . .

Posted: 2012-03-17

SOLD & OFFERED: March 17/12

SOLD Glenelm Address: 50 Hart Avenue Asking Price: $169, 900 Sold Price: $215, 200 Taxes: $1, 683.92 Square Footage: 1, 140 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Lot Size: 30 x 95 Listing Agent: Janet Marshall, Royal LePage Prime, 989-7900 Harbourview South Address: 27 Parasiuk Place Asking Price: $234, 900 Sold Price: $276, 200 Taxes: $3, 054.41 Square . . .

Posted: 2012-03-17