Ones to watch: Fascinating newcomers for 2023

Check out these beautiful perennials and annuals

Each new year brings gardeners oodles of new plant varieties to consider for our outdoor spaces. Despite the vast number of new annuals and perennials, most are the result of extensive breeding, development, and trialing over a period of several . . .

Posted: 2023-01-09

Winnipeg Renovation Show on next weekend

Home renovations are big business in Manitoba and Manitoba Home Builders’ Association renovator members are excited to once again be part of the 2023 Winnipeg Renovation Show, taking place from January 13 to 15 at the RBC Convention Centre. . . .

Posted: 2023-01-07

Freeze leftover cookies to preserve the goodness

Question: I have a lot of leftover Christmas cookies, how can I prevent them from becoming freezer burnt in the freezer? Answer: Homemade cookies store well for about three months, in the freezer. Layer the cooled cookies between sheets of . . .

Posted: 2023-01-07

Keeping plumbing vent clear of ice requires a plan

Question: I have been having problems with the top of my stack getting covered in snow this winter. It is six inches tall and I was going to extend it this spring. I was going to add a 12-inch . . .

Posted: 2023-01-07

Sticking with what’s familiar goes a long way

No need to reinvent the wheel with this classy bathroom reno

All along, the homeowner had heeded my advice to reposition, reorient and enlarge the shower stall for an impending main floor bathroom remodel. During demolition, it soon became clear that our intended design layout may fall short of expectations. . . .

Posted: 2023-01-07

Stylish and sophisticated in Sage Creek

Tudor with a twist in this modern design

No matter what street in the city you walk or drive down, there’s always one home that stands out from the rest. That’s the case with Yellow Moon Crescent in Sage Creek. There it is, amid countless modern-looking homes: a stately . . .

Posted: 2023-01-07

Luxury and livability in Whyte Ridge

Distinctive and functional two-storey loaded and lavish

Drive through any neighbourhood in the city, and you can’t help but be struck by how alike many of the homes that line both sides of a street look. That said, there are exceptions. A 2, 718 square-foot, two-storey home at . . .

Posted: 2023-01-07

Do the dishes better — and faster

Washing the dishes tends to be something we do on autopilot — we’ve all developed our preferred methods and habits. And yet, if a simple tweak or two to your usual strategy could save you time and labor, you’d . . .

Posted: 2022-12-31

How to keep poinsettias healthy through the holidays and beyond

Forget Christmas trees and mistletoe. There’s one plant that rules the holiday season above all others: the Santa-red poinsettia. Before going further, though, let’s clear up the widespread misconception that its brightly colored points are flowers. Nope, they’re bracts . . .

Posted: 2022-12-31

How to clean greasy kitchen cabinets without damaging the finish

Question: How do I clean greasy kitchen cabinets without harming them? Mine are wood veneer and are not painted. I always just wipe them with Murphy Oil Soap, but that doesn’t seem to cut through grease. Answer: Greasy residues are . . .

Posted: 2022-12-31