Twice as handy

Twin brothers nail it in reality reno show

Drew and Jonathan Scott are shockingly handsome, in a Harry Connick kind of way, and they're also identical twins. And if that isn't enough to jump-start your pulse, consider that the 32-year-old Vancouver-born brothers buy, sell and renovate real estate, which . . .

Posted: 2011-04-02

CONNIE OLIVER: Unique accessories create a unique room

This unique attic space is inviting and charming. It's a casual space meant for relaxing and kicking back but it still has tons of style and visual appeal. Many new homes now feature what is called a 'bonus room' and . . .

Posted: 2011-04-02

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Mould on ceiling requires investigating

QUESTION: I have a 65-year-old house with an ongoing mildew problem on the bathroom plastered ceiling. In the past I have cleaned it with bleach and TSP and then painted it with latex bathroom paint. The mould spots keep coming . . .

Posted: 2011-04-02

SOLUTIONS: Making cats scat from yard, flower beds

QUESTION: How do we discourage cats from coming into our yard and flower beds and using it as a bathroom? Brenda, Winnipeg ANSWER: Make your yard unattractive to cats; plant a patch of catnip away from your yard. Add mulch to . . .

Posted: 2011-04-02

Catch the specials at Home Expressions Show

TODAY and Sunday are the final two days for the 2011 Home Expressions Show, presented by Rona. Over 20, 000 people annually visit this must-see event and this year's crowds have been no exception to date. All three floors of the . . .

Posted: 2011-04-02

Sold & Offered: Apr 2-11

SOLD North Kildonan Address: 203-35 Valhalla Dr. Asking Price: $154, 900 Sold Price: $158, 000 Taxes: $1, 679.39 Square Footage: 672 Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Lot Size: n/a Listing Agent: Shawn Sommers, Century 21 Carrie.com, 987-2168 Waverley West Address: 2 Gelley Cove Asking Price: $424, 900 Sold Price: $422, 500 Taxes: Not yet assessed Square Footage: . . .

Posted: 2011-04-02

Go small(er) or go home

KDR shows versatility by moving away from big stuff

Coming into the Spring Parade of Homes, KDR Design Builders' Diego Vassallo felt he and his design team had something to prove. "For one reason or another, we've kind of become known for building big, luxurious homes, " he says. "As . . .

Posted: 2011-04-02

Condos you can believe in

New Charleswood units solid, good-looking and a walk from the grocery store

At long last, southwest Winnipeg -- Charleswood, to be exact -- has a new condominium project under construction. Unlike most condominiums in the area (existing and on the drawing board), this one isn't a 55-plus community, says Image Realty's Cheryl Thurston, . . .

Posted: 2011-04-02

Groundbreaker

Classic West Gate mansion was ahead of its time

Some years back, Zenith electronics had a catchy slogan about one of its state-of-the-art TV lines: 'just slightly ahead of its time' (or something to that effect). You wouldn't know it if you saw it from the street, but 184 West . . .

Posted: 2011-04-02

Gadgets to conquer your kitchen clutter

FROM a jumbled pantry and cluttered cutlery drawer to an extra-deep cupboard that has to be emptied every time you need to reach a pot lid or can of soup at the back, kitchens can be one of the most . . .

Posted: 2011-03-26