MIKE HOLMES: Code updates building standards for homes

Anyone who knows me knows I talk an awful lot about building code. The code is a minimum acceptable standard for the construction of a building. It's also a living, changing document that is adapted every few years to ensure it . . .

Posted: 2011-07-16

CONNIE OLIVER: A room in balance, but somewhat unusual

To charm: to captivate, attract, to have charisma, to beguile and enchant. This bedroom has it all. It's definitely inviting, calm and restful, but also has tons of character and, yes, charm. Pratt and Lambert paint in hues of grey, . . .

Posted: 2011-07-16

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Don't get cracking just yet to replace floor

QUESTION: I am in the process of having a house built for me by a contractor and have a question that maybe you can help me with. The house construction took place during the winter months and everything was moving . . .

Posted: 2011-07-16

SOLUTIONS: Get your patio furniture all decked out

Caring for patio furniture -- Before buying new patio furniture, consider turning other items -- such as big empty spools that hold wires from construction sites -- into furniture. Make benches out of found wood: large logs turned on end make . . .

Posted: 2011-07-16

SOLD: July 16-11

Maples Address: 27 Leahcrest Asking Price: $229, 900 Sold Price: $275, 500 Taxes: $2, 900.35 Square Footage: 1, 040 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Lot Size: 53 x 100 Listing Agent: Shawn Sommers, Century 21 Carrie.com, 987-2100 North Kildonan Address: 120 Roselawn Bay Asking Price: $234, 900 Sold Price: $230, 000 Taxes: $3, 138.65 Square Footage: . . .

Posted: 2011-07-16

Thoughtful elegance

A practical 2-storey home that offers high-end touches

In a world where consumers are getting increasingly less value for their hard-earned dollars, it's rare to find something that provides good value. When it comes to buying a new home, that's exactly what people are looking for: value. If you've . . .

Posted: 2011-07-16

Say goodbye to pesky neighbours

Gorgeous Springfield estate a sanctuary of sanity

If we're honest, we'd have to admit it's a thought we've had more than once. It goes something like this: "If only I had a huge, luxurious home on a lot so big, I wouldn't have to deal with any deadbeat . . .

Posted: 2011-07-16

TREE CARE: Elmwood storage can lead to tree disease

THE Dutch elm disease (DED) season is once again upon us. Diseased American elms are starting to show up. There has been a serious increase in the numbers of elms infected with the disease recently. Last year, more than 4, 000 . . .

Posted: 2011-07-09

GARDENING: Marvellous martagon lilies

Colourful flowers are perfect for Manitoba's climate

Most new gardeners are afraid of shade. Actually, many seasoned gardeners are not all that fussy about it either. The big complaint I hear is that "nothing grows in shade, " or that "nothing nice grows in shade." That couldn't be . . .

Posted: 2011-07-09

Curb appeal

Spruce up your home with a garden makeover

It doesn't matter if you're just starting out in a new home, thinking about selling or just staying put -- buffing up the curb appeal of your house is an absolute must. How your home looks from the outside is the . . .

Posted: 2011-07-09