Growing a piece of history

Dalnavert's committee develops green space to reflect early gardening practices

DALNAVERT, the 1895 home of Sir Hugh John Macdonald (son of Canada's first prime minister, John Alexander MacDonald) was restored in the early 1970s to represent the home life of a wealthy family living in Winnipeg at the turn of . . .

Posted: 2010-08-21

TREE CARE: Questions of poplar (and other) interest

I get hundreds of requests for information about trees and shrubs every year. Here are a few I thought might have popular interest for readers of this column. QUESTION: For the last couple of years, the leaves of my large poplar . . .

Posted: 2010-08-21

You can pot some rhubarb to take with you

QUESTION: We are leaving our home, and with it a large patch of rhubarb. We have not yet purchased a new home. Is it possible to take a small part and care for it in a pot until it can . . .

Posted: 2010-08-21

CONNIE OLIVER: Update your look: add metal to décor

The use of metals as accents is still a popular choice. Metals add a touch of earthiness and a contemporary feel to any setting. In many modern styles of furniture, metals such as brushed nickel, brass, stainless steel and wrought iron, . . .

Posted: 2010-08-21

MIKE HOLMES: Sagging floors a warning of big trouble

I received an email from Jenna and Chris who are looking for their first home. They say they have looked at lots of houses, but none is as attractive as the very first one they saw and fell in love . . .

Posted: 2010-08-21

SOLUTIONS: Permanent marker need not be permanent

QUESTION: My son is doing a science fair project on How permanent are permanent markers. We are experimenting on various surfaces -- linoleum, paint, wood and carpet. We want to include some green alternatives for removal. Do you have any . . .

Posted: 2010-08-21

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Crawl-space issue uncovers bigger problem

QUESTION: I have a question about my home and hope you can provide some advice or at least relieve my troubled mind. Last November I purchased and moved into a small "slab" house in the Crescentwood area of Winnipeg, a wartime . . .

Posted: 2010-08-21

New-home construction goes through roof

It was no surprise the first quarter of new-home construction in Winnipeg and throughout Manitoba would be stronger in 2010 than in 2009. After all, we were just starting to come out of the recession and consumer confidence was still on . . .

Posted: 2010-08-21

Sold & Offered - Aug.21

West Kildonan Address: 503 Atlantic Asking Price:$79, 900 Sold Price: $76, 000 Taxes: $1, 105 Square Footage: 880 Lot Size: 25 X 94 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Listing Agent: Vijay Guliani, Realty Plus Inc, 897-0800 East Kildonan Address: 336 Helmsdale Avenue Asking Price: $149, 900 Sold Price: $168, 000 Square Footage: 712 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1.5 Listing . . .

Posted: 2010-08-21

Second home in paradise? It's not a dream

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic -- The Lonely Planet guide sums it up nicely when it informs readers about Dominican Republic's climate. Except in the central mountains, temperatures don't vary much in Dominican Republic, averaging a summery 28 C to 31 . . .

Posted: 2010-08-21