ASK THE INSPECTOR: Air conditioning fights summer humidity

QUESTION: I have a three-year-old house in the Westwood area of Winnipeg and last summer the humidity in the house was around 60 per cent. After running the dehumidifier for several weeks it dropped down to slightly below 40 per . . .

Posted: 2011-07-30

SOLUTIONS: High-end dishwasher serves up problems

QUESTION: Our son recently purchased a new high-end Bosch dishwasher. Since then their glasses have become cloudy after washing. They have tried a variety of detergents -- what else might they do? Edna, Winnipeg ANSWER: Soak etched glasses in undiluted white . . .

Posted: 2011-07-30

Showhomes open throughout the year

MANY people suffer from the misconception that new showhomes are only open twice a year, during the Spring and Fall Parades of Homes. Although those two events certainly receive the greatest publicity and feature 100 new homes at one time, . . .

Posted: 2011-07-30

Sold & Offered: July 30-11

SOLD Elmwood Address: 415 Washington Ave W. Asking Price: $174, 900 Sold Price: $187, 000 Taxes: $1, 909.52 Square Footage: 728 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Lot Size: 40 x 100 Listing Agent: Glenn Kisil, Kisil & Assoicates Real Estate Ltd., 668-7878 Transcona Address: 533 Ravelston Avenue West Asking Price: $189, 900 Sold Price: $240, . . .

Posted: 2011-07-30

Padding the nest

House for downsizers has what condos lack -- space

These days, when empty nesters decide to downsize, they more often than not think of buying a condominium. That's understandable, because with most condos, everything is on one level and tied up in one neat, low-maintenance package. However, while condominium living . . .

Posted: 2011-07-30

One storey, less upkeep

Condo bungalow offers benefits of ownership without the work

No matter how old you are, there are times when the maintenance that comes with owning a home can get a bit much. That is why condominium bungalows are in such high demand. "They allow you to enjoy all the conveniences that . . .

Posted: 2011-07-30

Bladeless fans cool in more ways than one

These 'air multipliers' are safer for kids and pets than traditional models

‘Cooool your jets” could be the hot saying this summer with the introduction of innovative bladeless fans. Called "air multipliers, " the new technology provides maximum air flow without any of the maintenance and safety concerns of conventional portable fans. You may . . .

Posted: 2011-07-23

Real deal CURB APPEAL

Surprise makeover transforms East Kildonan home

HOW'D you like to head out for a cottage weekend and come back to a whole new yard? That's what happened to East Kildonan's Pamela Hoeschen on Sunday after her husband Eugene Warwaruk conspired with CTV's The Marilyn Denis Show and . . .

Posted: 2011-07-23

CONNIE OLIVER: Paint your dream destination in your home

In previous columns we have looked at how to create an oasis in the home that reflects a specific destination, like a seaside retreat. But you'd still have to imagine the colours required in order to fulfil that decor dream, and . . .

Posted: 2011-07-23

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Going through the roof with shingles worry

QUESTION: I am hoping you might be able to help me regarding roof shingles. I am in a custom-built house that was built in the fall of 1988. We moved into the house at the end of January 1989. We had . . .

Posted: 2011-07-23