Search for suitable Olympic bouquets daunting task

One Saturday last month, the headline on the front page of the Vancouver Sun announced "No native B.C. flowers in Olympic bouquet." Hello! The Olympics started yesterday and, to my knowledge, even in balmy B.C., there aren't any native flowers blooming . . .

Posted: 2010-02-13

CONNIE OLIVER: Thrifty shoppers find decorating bargains

I popped into my favourite thrift store the other day. The Nearly New Shop at 961 Portage Ave. has been a regular haunt of mine for over 30 years. The store is run by McKinnon Guild volunteer members in support of . . .

Posted: 2010-02-13

DEBBIE TRAVIS: Choosing the window dressings for your home

The time lag between what we are wearing and interior decorating styles has almost disappeared. Travel experiences and global browsing on the net have collapsed the time between runway and shopping at home. Layering is all the rage in the . . .

Posted: 2010-02-13

ASK THE INSPECTOR: There are different ways to heat crawlspace

QUESTION: Our addition is cold and we need help! The original part of the house has a full basement but the addition has only a crawlspace beneath. There is a two-foot by four-foot opening between the two underground spaces. The . . .

Posted: 2010-02-13

MIKE HOLMES: How your house may be killing you

Every day, we are exposed to thousands of chemicals and toxic elements — in our homes. We’re not sure of the long-term health impacts of all of them, but some are very clear: Lead In many municipalities, lead is still found in . . .

Posted: 2010-02-13

Start me up! Housing starts sweet music

WINNIPEG, our province and Canada all experienced significant increases in housing starts last month, a considerable improvement over January 2009. According to preliminary data released by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Winnipeg increased from 128 starts last year to 248 . . .

Posted: 2010-02-13

SOLD & OFFERED - Feb. 13, 2010

St. James Address: 249 Ferry Rd. Asking Price: $126, 900 Sold Price: $135, 000 Taxes: $1, 283.51 Square Footage: 841 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Lot Size: 25 x 108 Listing Agent: Lori Thorsteinson, Loren Realty, 792-0188 West St. Paul Address: 4824 Main St. Asking Price: $515, 000 Sold Price: $ 510, 000 Taxes: . . .

Posted: 2010-02-13

Flex-form Bungalow

The Ross can be tailored to empty-nesters, young families

Bungalows are a hot commodity these days, and for good reason. Major amenities, from the master bedroom to laundry room, can be placed on the main floor for convenience. And the lower level allows for maximum development potential because the available . . .

Posted: 2010-02-13

Resale home a rare find

Why build when you can move right in?

Should you be looking for a resale home -- say, a bungalow in the 2, 200-square-foot range with unique, yet functional styling (and mint interior) -- we may have the home for you. It's the type of resale home that doesn't . . .

Posted: 2010-02-13

CONNIE OLIVER: A small castle is still a castle

Living in a small space can be a challenge. Finding a place for everything you need is a constant struggle. Luckily, there are tons of great ideas and products available that may help you if you're in cramped quarters. Not long . . .

Posted: 2010-02-06