SOLUTIONS: Talk to vet about cat's messes or try diaper

QUESTION: We have a 15-year-old cat who has taken to messing all over the house and we would like to know how to have her stop this as we don't want to put her to sleep or give her away. . . .

Posted: 2010-10-09

Record crowds see Fall Parade of Homes

The formal 2010 Fall Parade of Homes ends today at 6 p.m. but, not to worry, most of the show homes that have been part of the Parade will remain open for viewing. The weather was most co-operative this year and . . .

Posted: 2010-10-09

Sold & Offered: Oct. 9-2010

SOLD! River Heights Address: 489 Montrose St. Asking Price: $279, 489 Sold Price: $317, 500 Taxes: $4, 913.21 Square Footage: 2, 250 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.5 Lot Size: 50 x 120 Listing Agent: Tom Blumberg, Monopoly Realty, 477-1133 Osborne Village Address: 116 Pulford Asking Price: $199, 900 Sold Price: $185, 000 Taxes: $2, 312.72 Square Footage: . . .

Posted: 2010-10-09

Sprinkling the 'wow'

Huntington Homes bungalow impresses without in-your-face aspect

When it comes to new home designs, some are in-your-face gorgeous, while others are, well, subtly slick. While gorgeous is nice, there's the possibility that in infusing a design with so much 'wow' factor, a builder could possibly sacrifice functionality in . . .

Posted: 2010-10-09

Hey, bring your kids over

Plenty of wide-open spaces in this family-oriented homestead

Admit it or not, there are certain advantages to buying a home that's been built in the last five to 10 years. Why is that? Simple: Unlike many homes built from the 1950s up to the 1990s, their open-concept floor plans . . .

Posted: 2010-10-09

Life's a beach

Seaside themes are one of the hottest trends in home decor right now. From rich Caribbean hues of turquoise and sandy-beige to the sophisticated Cape Cod-inspired navy and crisp whites, drenching your walls in a nautical paint palette is a . . .

Posted: 2010-10-02

That souvenir collection has possibilities

Many summer vacationers return home with not only pictures of their travels, but also with bagfuls of souvenirs and holiday keepsakes. But what to do when you find yourself surrounded with items that languish in post-holiday limbo? Try turning them into . . .

Posted: 2010-10-02

Fits the pattern: mix and match for success

Dear Leanne: I have a question about using patterns correctly. I am afraid to mix patterns together and so I have stuck to solids: wall colours (cream), sofa and chair (brown leather) and a solid-coloured carpet (caramel). The colours all . . .

Posted: 2010-10-02

Choose your ceiling colour carefully

Dear Marc: I am repainting my bedroom and am looking at possible paint colours for my ceiling. I'm a little at a loss when it comes to ceilings, as I am the traditional type who used to think ceilings always . . .

Posted: 2010-10-02

GARDENING: Hardy worth mentioning

New plants for the prairie landscape

We all long for exciting breakthroughs that expand the possibilities for ornamental plants in the Prairie landscape. While we’ve witnessed the loss of several ornamental breeding programs on the Prairies, there continues to be a steady stream of new cold-hardy . . .

Posted: 2010-10-02