SOLUTIONS: Get rid of pesky ants for peace of mind

QUESTION: We seem to have a lot of ants on the lawn and in my flower patch. The ants have started eating my lilies and to me this is now an all-out war! I don't share my flower garden and . . .

Posted: 2010-06-12

When kids want their own room to grow

Olivia Meadows is 10 years old and ready for her own room. She has told her parents she would be willing to live in a converted closet rather than continue to share a room with her seven-year-old sister. Her sister Grace . . .

Posted: 2010-06-12

Shutters and blinds reduce home allergens

DEAR Leanne: What are the best window coverings for reducing allergens in my home? We have removed the carpets and replaced them with hardwood and stone tile, but are not sure about the drapes. I know there are different types . . .

Posted: 2010-06-12

Renovation industry likely to remain strong

RESIDENTIAL renovation is a $54-billion business annually in Canada. Manitoba and Winnipeg have long been reputed to be the renovation capitals of Canada. Even though we don't always follow national trends, we can always learn from them. Even in the recessionary times . . .

Posted: 2010-06-12

SOLD & OFFERED: June 12-10

SOLD Crescentwood Address: 1140 McMillan Asking Price: $284, 140 Sold Price: $322, 000 Taxes: $3, 364.17 Square Footage: 1, 358 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5 Lot Size: 44 x 121 Listing Agent: Tom Blumberg, Monopoly Realty, 477-1133 Westwood Address: 168 Rouge Rd. Asking Price: $264, 900 Sold Price: $262, 000 Taxes: $3196.14 Square Footage: 1, 537 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: . . .

Posted: 2010-06-12

Spaced Out

Marine Drive abode has plenty of elbow room

Ask large families about their No. 1 priority when it comes to buying a new home and it's almost unanimous: space. Next on the list is style. While the kids are largely oblivious to style due to moving through life . . .

Posted: 2010-06-12

A cut above

Top quality makes lakefront Bridgwater Forest home a catch

It's a saying embedded deeply in the dialect of Realtor-speak: "This home is a rare find." While the saying is often unadulterated hyperbole, there are occasions when it's genuine. In the case of 72 Aspen Forest Point -- a custom-designed Huntington . . .

Posted: 2010-06-12

How To Remove Red Wine Stains At Home

Red wine spills are the type of spills that need to be taken care of right away. If you choose to wait you'll have a stain to remind you for next time. Thanks to http://www.WatchMojo.com you have no need to . . .

Posted: 2010-06-09

Be in clover with new take on lawn care

SIXTY years ago, a pristine bluegrass lawn was not the norm. Herbicides were only just being developed and homeowners were being encouraged to rid their gardens of so-called weeds (clover being one of these) with these heavily marketed chemicals. In fact, the . . .

Posted: 2010-06-05

How green does your grass grow?

Secret to superb lawn is aeration

IF you love your lawn, you will want to keep it healthy and happy. The key is not to use chemicals to kill moss or high-nitrogen fertilizer to keep it green, but to practise regular maintenance. Here's a simple project you . . .

Posted: 2010-06-05