MIKE HOLMES: Wood gives rise to sustainable products

IF you drive around any new subdivision being built in North America, I'm sure you'll see a lot of wood. Most of our houses are framed, structured and sheathed with wood. And it shows up in windows and doors, exterior . . .

Posted: 2011-06-18

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Avoid cruel surprises with home inspections

QUESTION: In the spring of 2007, we purchased an old two-storey home with a stone basement in the West End. At the time of viewing, there were a couple of warning signs that we should have heeded and not purchased . . .

Posted: 2011-06-18

How to renovate a bathroom

Dear Marc: While designing my bathroom, I have decided to change my fixtures. The ones I currently have are outdated. What do you suggest for a nice punch of colour and style for my new bathroom design? -- Brittany Dear Brittany: In . . .

Posted: 2011-06-18

SOLUTIONS: How to rid your vehicle of kerosene odour

QUESTION: My husband bought an old antique lamp with some kerosene or coal oil left in it. He put it in the back seat of his car, not realizing the oil was in the lamp. The lamp tipped over and . . .

Posted: 2011-06-18

Construction sector acting to fill skills gap

Real Jobs, Real Money. That was the title of a promotional piece and seminar hosted by the Nova Scotia Homes Builders' Association. The purpose was to let young people know there are numerous good jobs for people who want to work . . .

Posted: 2011-06-18

SOLD: June 18-11

West End Address: 757 Beverley Asking Price: $89, 900 Sold Price: $87, 870 Taxes: $933 Square Footage: 913 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1.5 Selling Agent: Ken Wadhwa, Wadhwa Realty Inc, 896-3450 River Heights Address: 837 Cambridge Asking Price: $179, 900 Sold Price: $200, 500 Taxes: $2, 016.29 Square Footage: 735 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Lot Size: 40 x . . .

Posted: 2011-06-18

Built to entertain

Large master ensuite, stunning great room make The Manhattan

IT'S a dream that parents with two or more young children have more often than they'd like to admit. The dream? After arriving home (it's a smidge past the three kids' bedtimes) to a wide foyer complete with angled art niche . . .

Posted: 2011-06-18

It's majestic again

Couple restores River Heights home slated for demolition

Were you to drive or cycle by 750 Wellington Crescent and take a quick glance, it would be easy to assume that it's just one of the majestic homes that line either side of the chi-chi street. But while the home . . .

Posted: 2011-06-18

CONDOS: Quality bed tops student's new condo buying list

Dear Leanne: I am graduating from university this spring and have just secured my first career job. I have committed to a small condo and have budgeted for a few pieces of furniture. What should I focus on first? I . . .

Posted: 2011-06-11

TREE CARE: Yellowing spruces may have deadly fungus

QUESTION: I noticed that the needles on my spruce tree are turning a yellow-green. It started last summer. Can you tell me what I can do about this? ANSWER: This has been a common complaint with spruce trees (especially the Manitoba . . .

Posted: 2011-06-11