Baby the flooring in your infant's room

DEAR Leanne: What is your advice about flooring for a baby's room? I understand that carpets can affect the air quality, and yet the thought of a hard surface doesn't seem safe. We would appreciate your comments on this. ANSWER: Providing . . .

Posted: 2010-07-10

CONNIE OLIVER: Cheap, simple ways to spruce up the house

I love to share advice and tips with people on all sorts of subjects. I thought it might be helpful if I shared some of my favourite decorating things and ideas with you. Most are simple, everyday items or ideas . . .

Posted: 2010-07-10

SOLUTIONS: A variety of tactics can take down anthills

QUESTION: We have a mountainous anthill which is rapidly destroying our perennial garden. HELP! Thanks, Ditte, Winnipeg, Man. ANSWER: There are a number of solutions for tackling ants, because what works for one will not necessarily work for another since there . . .

Posted: 2010-07-10

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Neighbour's trees at the root of worries

QUESTION: I have a question regarding a neighbour's trees that are adjacent to my property line, and I'd appreciate getting your impression of whether I have anything to be concerned about. I'm primarily concerned about the potential for damage to . . .

Posted: 2010-07-10

MIKE HOLMES: Renovating doesn't have to be wasteful

Renovating is a form of recycling: It's about finding new purpose for old rooms and buildings, and extending their usefulness. But, of course, every renovation also involves a lot of waste. It also involves choices about what you can do . . .

Posted: 2010-07-10

Need for workers experiencing labour pains

THE Construction Looking Forward document was released this week by the Construction Sector Council and the research shows continued need for professionals in all trades and occupations. The regular but slowing growth from 2010 to 2018 has been highlighted by . . .

Posted: 2010-07-10

SOLD & OFFERED - July 10-10

East Kildonan Address: 648 Lindhurst Avenue Asking Price: $189, 900 Sold Price: $182, 000 Taxes: $2, 485 Square Footage: 1, 030 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Lot Size: 50 X 128 Listing Agent: Jennifer Gulay, Royal LePage Alliance, 885-5500 Rivergrove Address: 30 Broadview Place Asking Price: $359, 900 Sold Price: $359, 900 Taxes: . . .

Posted: 2010-07-10

Classic luxury in the heart of River Heights

No corners cut in Academy Manor's high-end, custom condos

IT may have taken a long time to come to fruition, but the end result was certainly worth the effort. Despite the lengthy delay and construction hurdles that had to be overcome to build Academy Manor, one local builder has . . .

Posted: 2010-07-10

And now for something completely different

Open-concept home deviates from the norm

WHEN Crown Homes' Fadi Kais sat down to design his latest show home, his goal was to produce an interior that deviated from the norm. That meant coming up with an open-concept floor plan that was markedly different from those conceived . . .

Posted: 2010-07-10

Beware potential costs of 'move-in' home

IT'S an expression that realtors often use while promoting a home: "It's in move-in condition." Truth be told, it's rare that any home -- unless it's been extensively remodelled -- falls into that category. For those on a budget -- say, . . .

Posted: 2010-07-10