ARI MARANTZ: Repair leaking roof before the snow flies

Question: Our house is a split-level built in the early 60s, with an open-beam ceiling over two-thirds of the house. Ice damming and leakage into the house has been a problem during winter since we acquired the house three . . .

Posted: 2010-09-04

Don't curb their enthusiasm

First impressions crucial to selling your home

Curb appeal is to a house what a first impression is to one human being when meeting another and yes, it is true you cannot give a second first impression. It is the allure of a home from the exterior that . . .

Posted: 2010-09-04

Sold & Offered - Sept. 4

Richmond West Address: 110 - 3077 Pembina Hwy Asking Price: $164, 900 Sold Price: $175, 000 Taxes: $1, 942.68 Square Footage: 1, 132 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1.5 Listing Agent: Lori Thorsteinson, Loren Realty, 792-0188   River Heights Address: 54 Lanark Asking Price: $299, 900 Sold Price: $320, 000 Taxes: $3, . . .

Posted: 2010-09-04

Simple by design

Intuitive layout by Gino's draws raves

It's something that doesn't happen often, but when it does, it's a great feeling. That feeling? To walk through a new home and find -- after a close, ultra-critical inspection -- everything is exactly where it should be. The would-be new . . .

Posted: 2010-09-04

Thinking outside the oval

The real Jetsons' house is cool -- and green

It's something we've seen for 40-plus years through the magic of television: the elevated, oval home depicted in Jetson's cartoons. As it turns out, it took 25 years for the home of the future to become a reality. And it was . . .

Posted: 2010-09-04

Go the circle route

Round homes gain ground with eco-conscious buyers

A standard bungalow was not in the cards when Charles Marion and his wife, Anne Bishop, decided to build a lakefront home for themselves and their two sons. "We wanted something a bit different, says Marion, an antique dealer in Elgin, . . .

Posted: 2010-09-04

In an English garden

Tarrow House exudes the air of a European manor

As usual -- this is Manitoba, after all -- the wind is blowing briskly (and thankfully) from a southerly direction. Although the wind speed is a bit high for most people's liking, it's only a minor irritant. That's because as you . . .

Posted: 2010-09-04

Out, damn'd spot

QUESTION: There is a fair bit of black spot on my roses, and I have lost the recipe for a baking soda spray to control the disease. ANSWER: The baking soda spray, developed at Cornell University, helps to control the spread . . .

Posted: 2010-08-28

MIKE HOLMES: You're the best cure for the common code

I often get asked why, when we know how to build things better, we don't change building code to require it. That's a good question. Why, when we know certain standard building methods and materials will lead to problems in . . .

Posted: 2010-08-28

SOLUTIONS: Use airtight containers to tackle pantry moths

QUESTION: I'm having problems getting rid of pantry moths. Any suggestions? -- Lin, Winnipeg   ANSWER: Pantry moths can be found in rice, pasta, cake mixes, rat or mouse bait, breakfast cereals, children's artwork (containing pasta, corn, etc.), herbs, spices any grain, . . .

Posted: 2010-08-28