MIKE HOLMES: Don't let power tools make you their victim

HAVE you ever heard the saying, A little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing? That's especially true when it comes to power tools, an area where someone who knows just a little could really use -- or lose -- a . . .

Posted: 2010-04-10

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Transitional area wasn't planned properly

QUESTION: I have a question in relation to our new log home construction in Grand Beach. The crawl space is a four-foot height, surrounded by pressure-treated plywood. The edge of the untreated plywood floor sheathing is exposed above the treated . . .

Posted: 2010-04-10

SOLUTIONS: Milk cartons aid in watering tomato plants

QUESTION: I would like to plant tomatoes in my garden and I know they love water but I have never planted them because I am very busy and often do not get into the garden regularly. Is there a way . . .

Posted: 2010-04-10

Canadian GDP predicted to enjoy rise

THE Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation recently hosted its Manitoba Housing Outlook Conference in Winnipeg. Hundreds of housing professionals attended the largest such presentation in recent memory, focusing on the national, provincial and local scenes with explanations regarding our past, . . .

Posted: 2010-04-10

SOLD - April 10-2010

SOLD Island Lakes Address: 99 Charbonneau Cr. Asking Price: $249, 900 Sold price: $272, 000 Taxes: $3, 114.55 Square footage: 1, 302 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Lot size: 44 x 104 Listing Agent: Mark Pernitsky, Century21Carrie.com, 987-2100 Crescentwood Address: 835 Dudley Asking Price: $119, 900 Sold Price: $148, 000 Taxes: $1, 788 Square Footage: 932 Bathrooms: 1 Bedrooms: . . .

Posted: 2010-04-10

One house at a time

Infill housing group reclaims properties, builds communites

As a realtor who specializes in Winnipeg's West End, Frank Zappia knows the area intimately. So when a landlord (one of the good ones in the area) told him he was tired of looking at a derelict, ancient two-storey home next . . .

Posted: 2010-04-10

Set sail

Yacht's Cove home fully rigged with comfort

When it comes to custom home building, some builders -- over time -- build an (often) indelible identity. Take KDR Design Builders. Over the past five years or so, they've established a reputation for building expansive, rather opulent homes. With that reputation . . .

Posted: 2010-04-10

Just like new

Resale home has finished space, with room to customize

It isn't often that you find a resale home that is -- for all intents and purposes -- a new home. That yields several advantages, says Realty Executives' Shona Goulden. "This home is not even a year old, " she says . . .

Posted: 2010-04-10

DEBBIE TRAVIS: Flush away the clutter in your bathroom

Clean lines work beautifully in a bathroom. A room free of clutter provides a calm, restful environment with space to breathe and freedom to move about. However, you need plenty of stuff to stock a bathroom -- soaps, creams, cosmetics, . . .

Posted: 2010-04-03

CONNE OLIVER: Bedroom retreat perfect Mother's Day gift

Even though Mother's Day is still a month away, I wanted to get you inspired early to surprise mom this year with a bedroom makeover. Moms do so much for everyone else that they rarely pamper themselves. A fresh, relaxing bedroom . . .

Posted: 2010-04-03