No fix 'er upping required

One-owner custom-built home has been meticulously maintained

THINK back to when you were 23 years old. By that point in life you'd undoubtedly gained some fairly significant life experiences, picking up a few battle scars along the way. Nevertheless, at least in terms of your physical framework, you . . .

Posted: 2011-02-12

Peaceful mood key to creating bedroom comfort

DEAR Marc: I want a new look for my bedroom. It doesn't look like much right now. The previous homeowner had painted it bright red with a white trim. It reminds me of Christmas every time I walk into the room. . . .

Posted: 2011-02-05

Tropical treats

Growing fruit-bearing plants anywhere

Imagine this: You walk into your living room and pluck a juicy orange from the tree. Or you pick a ripe yellow cocoa pod and begin the process of making your own chocolate. Sounds good, but not very realistic? Well, hold . . .

Posted: 2011-02-05

Budget no barrier to impressing guests

Designers update bedroom, bathroom for less than $1,000

House guests are on the horizon. You want to wave a magic wand over your guest room so it looks fresh and presentable. Two major obstacles: little time and little money. What to do? Enter Maureen Wright (Mo) and Johanne Lewis . . .

Posted: 2011-02-05

CONNIE OLIVER: Paint can be a great, simple decor-changer

The right techniques can provide a truly eye-catching touch

If you're going to go through all the trouble of repainting inside the home, you might as well have some fun with it. One solid colour can be lovely but being a little creative with your application can turn into . . .

Posted: 2011-02-05

MIKE HOLMES: Small jobs can become huge

It was just a small job and ends something like: Why did it end up costing so much? Why did it take so long? Why did it become such a nightmare? Unfortunately, in my world, there really is no such thing . . .

Posted: 2011-02-05

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Furnace new, but outside-air intake useful

Question: I have a question about cold-air intakes on gas furnaces. I recently had my old 80 per cent efficient gas furnace replaced with a high-efficiency unit that obviously has its own cold-air intake and exhaust pipes. Do I still . . .

Posted: 2011-02-05

SOLUTIONS: Removing glue-gun remains

Plus toilet ring, diswasher film, memory-foam woes

QUESTION: How can I remove glue-gun glue from my car without damaging the paint on the car? Thank you, Reena. Elizabeth, Winnipeg ANSWER: The enemy to regular glue-gun glue is water. Pour hot water onto glued area and wipe. Repeat as . . .

Posted: 2011-02-05

RenoMark logo sign of professionalism

HOME renovations continue to be a popular topic in Winnipeg and across the country. The fact that our city has the third oldest housing stock in Canada generally translates into the need for renovations. As a matter of fact, more Manitobans . . .

Posted: 2011-02-05

Whole other level

Family coexistence easy with spacious Dufferin

Those who have a large family know in order for the whole tribe to coexist in relative peace, a home has to work on every level. One of Signature Homes' newest show homes -- The Dufferin, found at 196 Bridgeland Drive . . .

Posted: 2011-02-05