MIKE HOLMES: Plumbing is important to all of us

I don't have to go down to the village well to get water; I just turn on a tap and clean water pours out. For too many years we've wasted and polluted our water supply and future generations are now at . . .

Posted: 2011-03-26

SOLUTIONS: Non-gel shaving cream helps remove streaks

QUESTION: I read your column in the Winnipeg Free Press each week and thoroughly enjoy the tips and solutions. We recently removed old wallpaper in the bathroom with fabric softener and some of the fabric softener ran onto the bathroom . . .

Posted: 2011-03-26

Flower fever hits city

Gardening show guaranteed to get you growing

One of the first questions that gardeners ask each spring is, "What's new?" And, of course, "Where can we find it?" Our gardening plans have been simmering for months and, as the days grow longer and brighter in March, anticipation for . . .

Posted: 2011-03-26

Bathroom... or personal sanctuary?

The bathroom may be one of the smallest rooms in the house, but it packs a lot of punch. In fact, bathrooms rank with kitchens when it comes to house value and their return on investment. More than that, the bathroom has . . .

Posted: 2011-03-26

Bedroom ensuite adds sweet value to home

FOR many homeowners, nothing beats the convenience of having an ensuite bathroom in a master bedroom. Whether it's a basic three-or four-piece configuration, or a luxurious spa-like bathroom with features such as a steam shower, ensuites are all the rage. Along with . . .

Posted: 2011-03-26

A lovelier loo can be simple to do

Bathroom upgrade need not be costly, adds value to house

Bathroom renovations can add to a home's value. Next to the kitchen, a well-designed and maintained bathroom does more than anything else to help boost the price of a home. But if you go overboard, you can end up pouring money . . .

Posted: 2011-03-26

Not just for showers anymore

Tiles step out of the bathroom

There is perhaps no area of the home that has seen more progress in recent years than flooring. Whether it's hardwood, carpet, laminate or vinyl, today's flooring is incredibly varied, and nowhere is that more prevalent than in tiles. For decades, tiles . . .

Posted: 2011-03-26

Nothing could be finer

... than having happy diners

Eating can be more than just sustenance. It can be an art, an event, an ambient evening in a beautiful space. But not if your guests' chairs are banging the walls, elbows are bumping and a harsh light glares down . . .

Posted: 2011-03-26

CONNIE OLIVER: Colour your perspective

Simple techniques create sense of drama

This lovely, serene bedroom (photo courtesy of Dulux Australia) has a lot of things going for it. The look is casual but not dated. It has country charm but not too precious. Older homes like this have a lot of . . .

Posted: 2011-03-26

ASK THE INSPECTOR: No weeping tiles, wet basement

Older homes experiencing similar problems with high precipitation

QUESTION: We purchased a house built in 1906. When we looked at it, there seemed to be no water problems and there does not seem to be anything wrong with the foundation. However, twice now we have found a bit . . .

Posted: 2011-03-26