When mom moves in

There are a number of financial, tax and estate issues to consider

While it can be a great joy, taking in an elderly parent will have emotional, physical and financial ramifications for a family. It is a tough time no matter what the circumstances when an elderly relative, perhaps a parent, is no . . .

Posted: 2010-08-07

MIKE HOLMES: Garden suite can keep elderly family close

If you've got an aging family member who is facing the difficult choice of having to move out of the family home, you know how hard it can be. It's good to know there are options available that can help . . .

Posted: 2010-08-07

CONNIE OLIVER: Amber alert: yellow can brighten any room

Mellow yellow Yellow is a wall colour that is often overlooked when consumers are deciding on paint colours for their home but it is a very versatile colour that can look great in any room. Brighter yellows, such as citrus, can be . . .

Posted: 2010-08-07

SOLUTIONS: Enjoy a slime-less Christmas chicken

QUESTION: Believe it or not I am beginning to plan for my Christmas company, and I would like to make breaded chicken drumsticks as part of the main course. However, every time I bake drumsticks in the oven they become . . .

Posted: 2010-08-07

Sustainability plans vital to city's future

AT the last executive policy committee and city council meetings before summer prorogue, the Our Winnipeg plan and its supporting documents (complete communities, sustainable transportation, sustainable water and waste, a sustainable Winnipeg) were passed. This means the city has completed the . . .

Posted: 2010-08-07

Sold & Offered: Aug. 7-10

North End Address: 849 Cathedral Avenue Asking Price: $214, 900 Sold Price: $215, 000 Taxes: $2, 670.36 Square Footage: 1, 396 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Lot Size: 50 x 134 Listing Agent: Paula Carlson, Pembina Valley Real Estate Services Inc., 996-9525 St. Vital Address: 28 Fernwood Ave. East Asking Price: $160, 000 Sold . . .

Posted: 2010-08-07

The anti-condo

Bungalow-style detached dwelling the best of both worlds

Here’s the quandary: You want to own a home, but you don’t want to deal with upkeep. Not only that, but you want to have the privacy that comes with living in a detached dwelling. That eliminates both apartment-style condominiums and . . .

Posted: 2010-08-07

Cape Cod meets country

The delight is in the details with rural feel

It's a vintage Manitoba summer day in July: A steady south breeze blowing, the sky a breathtaking azure blue with hardly a cloud in the sky. The location is 20 Oakfield Dr. in St. Andrews, a spot that, although it's only . . .

Posted: 2010-08-07

How To Recycle a Bicycle

SOS Velo is a project that recycles old bicycles and transforms them into a usable and beautiful re-purposed bike. And nothing goes to waste: even unusable bikes are fashioned into funky art pieces. Aside from the obvious green . . .

Posted: 2010-08-03

MIKE HOLMES: Foundation cracks can have many causes

So here's a question for you, courtesy of dozens of emails: Dear Mike, I've got a crack in my foundation -- is it a problem? Yes, absolutely. And, not necessarily. There are different types of cracks, as well as different types . . .

Posted: 2010-07-31