Cabinets with glass doors great for display

Dear Leanne: We are selecting cabinets for our kitchen and have decided on white with a simple profile. We have planned to include a dentil moulding around the top of all the cabinetry so the design is more traditional than . . .

Posted: 2010-05-08

Splash of spring

Fresh, seasonal flowers ideal ingredient to switch things up

A pair of floral pillows, a light, flowery tablecloth or a posy-covered shower curtain are certain to lighten up inside spaces, but fresh flowers are just the thing for folks who regularly like to switch it up, while also adding . . .

Posted: 2010-05-08

Kid-friendly adult space takes planning, thought

Dear Marc: I have always dreamed of having a nice seating area in my house where I could entertain guests in a 'grown up setting.' Since I have two children, my living room seems more like a playroom than a . . .

Posted: 2010-05-08

A Character makeover

Renovator marks 25th anniversary with extreme project

BY now most of us have probably seen the hit ABC show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. You know, the one where Ty Pennington and his crew level and build a new home for a family in need of a new place . . .

Posted: 2010-05-08

TREE CARE: Even great trees need proper planting, care

Every spring I get many calls and e-mails asking me what trees I would plant. I certainly have my favourites suitable for growing in southern Manitoba. Most of the ones listed are typically trees that have I find have the . . .

Posted: 2010-05-08

CONNIE OLIVER: Make living 'down under' more comfy

Split-level homes are a unique animal. They have an open and spacious feeling and distinctive room layouts. The lower-level rooms, often bedrooms or a rec-room, are interesting spaces that need different decorating consideration than rooms that are above grade. Windows in . . .

Posted: 2010-05-08

DEBBIE TRAVIS: Baby's room should be pleasing to mom, too

Dear Debbie: We are expecting our long-awaited first child in September. My husband and I are both in the theatre, and our home decor is bold and full of spirit. We don't fancy a pretty, pastel nursery. Have you ever . . .

Posted: 2010-05-08

MIKE HOLMES: Prioritizing reno work helps get it done

It's easy to let all those maintenance and repair jobs build up around the house. Most homeowners are in the same situation -- you fix one thing and three other new repair projects magically appear. Or, how about this situation: . . .

Posted: 2010-05-08

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Cottage foundation concerns pose dilemma

QUESTION: I was reading an article about the proper foundation for Manitoba soil on the Internet and was directed to your site through the article. I have a small property in Matlock, close to Winnipeg Beach. We have spent the . . .

Posted: 2010-05-08

Household solutions save time and money

TO protect outdoor fabrics from fading, there are weather guard sprays available at home and garden stores. However, even treated textiles will eventually fade overtime though moving items to shady areas will extend their life.-- Save yourself oodles of time . . .

Posted: 2010-05-08