Starter home boasts efficient use of space

Storage capacity galore in well-designed split-level</strong>

NO matter whether you're a young family looking for a practical starter home or empty nesters looking to downsize, both parties have similar needs. First, you want a home that has a decent amount of space. Second -- in an ideal . . .

Posted: 2010-01-23

Light my fire

Five burning questions to ask when buying a fireplace

With the frosty winter season upon us, it's time to turn up the heat on your search for the perfect fireplace. Whether it's wood-burning, gas, electric or pellet, it's important to ask the right questions to ensure you get the proper . . .

Posted: 2010-01-16

High-tech aids boost green consciousness

Just say a little bird told you

Getting into the green groove, whether that means finding out what to do, or bragging about what you are already doing, is getting easier. Here's a roundup of just some of the latest ways the digital age -- and our . . .

Posted: 2010-01-16

CONNIE OLIVER: These updates won't cost you a cent

Admit it. You went a little overboard with your spending over the holidays and now things are a little tight. Just because your pockets aren't full doesn't mean that you d&eacute;cor has to suffer. You can create change in your . . .

Posted: 2010-01-16

DEBBIE TRAVIS: Redorating bedroom took leap of courage

THE last time I decorated my bedroom was 12 years ago. Painted finishes reigned supreme as the perfect solution for reproducing the appearance of lush fabrics, wallpapers and expensive stone at a fraction of the cost. We were rediscovering the magical . . .

Posted: 2010-01-16

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Dual power sources best for smoke alarms

Backup needed if electricity or battery fails

QUESTION: My home is 22 years&rsquo; old and has hard-wired smoke detectors in the main floor hallway and in the basement. We also have battery-operated ones installed in the bedrooms. The hard-wired units are connected to the house alarm system. . . .

Posted: 2010-01-16

MIKE HOLMES: Home repairs take longer than you might think

THROUGHOUT my career as a contractor, I've had to explain to the client, in detail, the time breakdown of the job. And that's a good thing -- your contractor should be able to account for how long a job takes . . .

Posted: 2010-01-16

SOLUTIONS: Rub scratched CD with peanut butter

QUESTION: I have a couple of scratched CDs that no longer play music without skipping. I am wondering how to fix them. Secondly, I would like to know a recipe for making my own icing sugar. Bernice (Steinbach, MB) ANSWER: Get . . .

Posted: 2010-01-16

Big show will offer countless ideas, answers

There's plenty of drawing power for this year's Kitchen, Bath &amp; Renovation Show, which takes place Jan. 22-24 at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. The show runs from noon to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and noon . . .

Posted: 2010-01-16

SOLD-OFFERED - Jan. 16, 2010

SOLD Transcona Address: 105-80 Rougeau Garden Drive Asking Price: $274, 640 Sold Price: $274, 640 Taxes: Not yet assessed Bedrooms: 3 Bath: 3.5 Listing Agents: David R. Anderson &amp; Charlene Urbanski, Century21 Bachman &amp; Associates @ 453-7653 Riverbend Address: 220 Red River Blvd Asking Price: $229, 900 Sold Price : $230, 000 Taxes: . . .

Posted: 2010-01-16