Use caution deciding on reverse mortgage

WHEN we reach retirement, the goal for many of us is to have paid off our mortgage, leaving us with full equity in our homes. If you are thinking about extracting some of that equity to give yourself extra income . . .

Posted: 2011-11-05

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Slope source of frustration for homeowners

QUESTION: I have a question about our house, which is about 25 years old. We purchased it and moved in five years ago. It is in North Kildonan near the Bunn's Creek area. We were not made aware and did not . . .

Posted: 2011-11-05

CONNIE OLIVER: Black is black -- and it can be stunning

Just like that 'little black dress' or a well-tailored man's black suit, using black as a base in any fashion arena is a safe bet to a great look. This stunning Moen bathroom is a handsome testament to that. In . . .

Posted: 2011-11-05

SOLUTIONS: Freshening up your black clothes to dye for

QUESTION: A recent question in your column was where to buy black dye to freshen black clothes. The writer wanted to use it in her washer. A couple of friends also read it and had the same concerns as me, . . .

Posted: 2011-11-05

MIKE HOLMES: Recruiting talent for the lean, green future

Earlier this month, I was in London, England, for WorldSkills 2011. It was my first time in London, but definitely not my first time at WorldSkills. I was actually the national spokesman for the 2009 event in Calgary. I've been . . .

Posted: 2011-11-05

TREE CARE: Fertilize spruce trees to fight disease

Phone messages and emails are piling up with homeowner worries about their spruce-tree needles turning orange-brown almost overnight. While there's more than one culprit, this year's wet spring and long, hot, dry summer set a significant fungus disease called Sirococcus tip . . .

Posted: 2011-11-05

Scandinavia, serenity, Navajo patterns

New York International Gift Fair's latest offerings

Attending the New York International Gift Fair is a little like watching television with a teenager: Lots of eye-catching visuals whiz by as the channels keep changing. The fair's home decor section is vast. Contemporary design parks next to rustic found . . .

Posted: 2011-11-05

Cracking the colour code

A complex palette can create harmony

As a colour designer, I love busting colour myths. One of the many of these floating around is that using several different colours will make a space look chopped up. If done badly, yes; that will be the case. But this . . .

Posted: 2011-11-05

Slow and steady approach serves province well

I just returned from the fall meetings of the Canadian Home Builders' Association and it was extremely interesting to hear current trends and future projections on both regional and national levels. We tend to be isolated in Manitoba, given that . . .

Posted: 2011-11-05

Sold & Offered: Nov. 5-11

Riverview Address: 408-376 Osborne St. Asking Price: $219, 900 Sold Price: $204, 000 Taxes: $2, 545.02 Square Footage: 1, 090 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Listing Agent: Daryl Newis, Cornerstone Properties, 784-6688 Charleswood Address: 8-409 Oakdale Asking Price: $134, 900 Sold Price: $134, 000 Taxes: $1, 212 Square Footage: 676 Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Listing Agent: Vijay Guliani, . . .

Posted: 2011-11-05