Strengthening consumer protection properly

THE province recently announced it is introducing changes that will benefit consumers. Gord Mackintosh, minister responsible for consumer and corporate affairs, said the government is committed to strengthening consumer protection in 42 different areas. Proposed changes include a variety of items . . .

Posted: 2010-05-22

SOLD & OFFERED - May 22-10

SOLD FORT ROUGE Address: 630 McMillan Asking Price: $179, 900 Sold Price: $175, 000 Square Footage: 1, 770 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 1 Taxes: $2, 527.64 Lot Size: 25 X 120 Listing Agent: Ken Maines, Maximum Realty, 999-9078 CHARLESWOOD Address: 74 Ascot Bay Asking Price: $239, 900 Sold Price: $261, 300 Square Footage: 1, 272 Bedrooms: . . .

Posted: 2010-05-22

Live the way you want

The Monticello's an award-winning paragon of flexibility

For years, The Monticello, a 1, 961-square-foot, two-storey home, has been one of Qualico Homes' top-selling designs. At the recent Spring Parade of Homes award dinner, that status was validated by a Parade of Homes gold award. Qualico's single-family homes sales . . .

Posted: 2010-05-22

From tired to tremendous

Spacious family home gets big makeover

Here's a saying we all know: bigger isn't necessarily better. That was the case with 81 Shorecrest Dr., a 3, 402-square-foot, two-storey Lindenwoods-area home built in 1985. Due to some awkward design features and sub-par finishes in key rooms, the expansive . . .

Posted: 2010-05-22

Simple rules of thumb for paint-colour choice

Dear Marc: I have been trying to select colours for my living room for about a month now. I just don't know how to go about doing it. I visit paint suppliers and look at swatches, place a few together, . . .

Posted: 2010-05-15

SOLUTIONS: No need to come unglued over your carpet woes

QUESTION: I am in a quandary! I have glued my area rug with double-sided tape to my existing carpet... and now it seems an impossible task to remove the tape from the carpet (I live in a rental apartment). I . . .

Posted: 2010-05-15

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Stop moss growth from damaging shingles

QUESTION: Ten years ago we replaced the roof with 25-year shingles and I have now discovered moss growth on the shady side of this roof. What can we do about cleaning it up and what are some preventive measures to . . .

Posted: 2010-05-15

MIKE HOLMES: The neighbourly thing

Backyard fences don't have to be tall, wooden barriers

The weather is getting warmer, you're getting outside again and you're noticing that old wooden privacy fence in the backyard has sagged, leaned and the posts have heaved. The only real question isn't whether to replace it, but which way . . .

Posted: 2010-05-15

CONNIE OLIVER: Yellow a bright choice when decorating

CHOOSING the right colours for your home is still one of the most challenging aspects of decorating. Because there are so many choices it's hard to pinpoint the exact colours that will work in your personal space. Paring it down . . .

Posted: 2010-05-15

Good soil, sunshine key to great veggie plot

Food gardening is still the biggest trend in gardening asmore and more people, especially young families, try their hand at growing  vegetables and fruit in their backyards. If they don't have a backyard, they are growing food in tubs and containers . . .

Posted: 2010-05-15