Smooth Landings

Second phase of River Heights complex features one-level condos

As well-received as the cool multi-level condominiums at River Heights Landings have been, their designers still took the time to see how they could make a good thing even better. After listening to the feedback from buyers and prospective customers, they . . .

Posted: 2011-10-29

Level up

Qualico Homes takes a good floor plan and makes it special

Not long ago, Qualico Homes introduced its Platinum Series of homes. The intent behind the new line was simple, said Dale Penner, Qualico's single-family-homes sales manager. "We wanted to create a series that offered a premiere selection of custom-style homes, " he . . .

Posted: 2011-10-29

Splendid isolation

Fraser's Grove bungalow a riverside urban oasis

Although it's a historic neighbourhood, Fraser's Grove -- found off Kildonan Drive on the banks of the Red River -- doesn't get a lot of ink. That's probably the way residents like it -- living in a serene, quietly spectacular area . . .

Posted: 2011-10-29

'Overhead' you can't do without

When a new roof is needed, a wise homeowner gets informed

News flash: Winter plans a return visit this year. That means snow, ice and water playing havoc with one of the most important barriers between your home and the great outdoors -- your roof. Curling or cracked shingles, corroded flashings around . . .

Posted: 2011-10-22

TREE CARE: Trees one should never plant in our soil

QUESTION: What five trees would you never plant in city private yards? ANSWER: I would never plant any variety of poplar or willow on a typical city lot. Schubert chokecherry trees are dying from black knot disease, for which there is . . .

Posted: 2011-10-22

MIKE HOLMES: Under pressure

Spot repairs on foundation can be a gamble

LET's say you've discovered a leaking spot in your basement. Just one. That's how it usually starts: Homeowners have just one problem area, or they are only aware of one leak. So what should you do about it? The dilemma most . . .

Posted: 2011-10-22

CONNIE OLIVER: Show off your reusing abilities in contest

Decorating can be a challenge, especially if you're on a budget. You have to be creative with your choices in order to achieve the look you want for the price you can afford. Clever do-it-yourselfers stretch their decorating budget by reusing, . . .

Posted: 2011-10-22

GARDENING: Winter rescue

How to save your specialty plants for next spring

Specialty plants EXOTIC displays of specialty plants (plants that are not hardy to our Zone 3) can be enjoyed as a temporary pleasure for the summer months only, or steps can be taken to overwinter them for display . . .

Posted: 2011-10-22

SOLUTIONS: Slow cooker recipe serves 20 deliciously

QUESTION: What I need is a delicious slow cooker recipe for 20. This would be for a potluck dish and one I could put on in the morning and have ready six hours later. Simple but good. I'm done with . . .

Posted: 2011-10-22

A new home can also be a new beginning

WHEN we say in this column that a new home is a good investment, it often only gets taken one way. Unfortunately, some people see the word investment and only think of it in terms of money. We invest in . . .

Posted: 2011-10-22