Plant a tree (properly) and watch it grow

I get many questions each year about how to plant a tree properly. Here are some basic guidelines to help you. You might want to save them for future reference. I also have guidelines for those property owners that want . . .

Posted: 2010-06-05

MIKE HOLMES: Take renewable energy off the back burner

We all want to reduce our environmental footprint and be more responsible about what we buy, how we build and how we live. I make it a point to spec in sustainable materials in all the houses I design and . . .

Posted: 2010-06-05

CONNIE OLIVER: Go for seconds -- they add personality

We've covered the basic psychology of the three primary colours over the past few weeks. Today, we're going to look at the secondary colours and their role in our lives and homes. These are the colours that give the décor . . .

Posted: 2010-06-05

DEBBIE TRAVIS: Laminate surfaces can be transformed

DEAR Debbie: I have a vanilla melamine (laminate) countertop in the bathroom that was custom made. Removing it would be costly as it would entail removing ceramic tile as well. I would like to paint it, but am concerned it . . .

Posted: 2010-06-05

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Video of damaged piping may be necessary

QUESTION: I live in an older home in West Kildonan. About 10 years ago, after a heavy rainfall, my basement was badly flooded and I called Roto-Rooter. It has been happening every year since, when it is raining heavy. I . . .

Posted: 2010-06-05

SOLUTIONS: Make your garage sale a standout success

QUESTION: I am in the process of organizing a garage sale. Do you have any last-minute advice or tips for a successful event? Candice, Winnipeg ANSWER: Since Winnipeg has a reputation of being the "Garage Sale Capital, " you will want . . .

Posted: 2010-06-05

Good arguments for buying a new home

WITH all the financial issues in the U.S and Europe, there has been unfounded fear regarding the situation in Canada. The European situation is definitely a crisis, but the impact on Canada is different than in the U.S. The Americans have . . .

Posted: 2010-06-05

SOLD & OFFERED - June 5-10

Osborne Village Address: 2201-55 Nassau Asking Price: $179, 900 Sold Price: $187, 000 Taxes: $1, 677 Square Footage: 810 Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Lot size:N/A Selling Agent: Steve Mikos, Sutton Group, 475-9130 St. Vital Address: 420 St. Anne's Rd. Asking Price: $184, 900 Sold Price: $211, 000 Taxes: $1, 888.00 Square Footage: 936 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Lot . . .

Posted: 2010-06-05

And now for something completely different

Huntington home not your same old, same old

As we all know, it's sometimes good to do something different than what we'd normally do. The reason? Simple: it alleviates boredom and gives us a fresh perspective on life. That's the mindset Huntington Homes' Rob Swan and his design team found . . .

Posted: 2010-06-05

A right royal residence

Grand River Heights home steeped in history, style and functionality

WAY back in 1931, a well-to-do Winnipeg businessman -- Albert Levvy, owner of Levvy Electric -- had a home custom built for him in River Heights North. As it turned out, it wasn't just any home; it was actually built to . . .

Posted: 2010-06-05