SOLUTIONS: Apply hair dryer, press out counter bubble

QUESTION: There is a bubble in the covering of my kitchen countertop that should not be there. It must have been caused by a hot pot being set down on it. There is a slight marking at the crest of . . .

Posted: 2009-11-21

Skilled labour shortage affects Manitoba construction

Last week, this column focused on the skilled labour shortage in the construction industry and how the newly formed Manitoba Construction Sector Council was conducting workshops to address this problem. There's never one easy solution to a problem of this magnitude, . . .

Posted: 2009-11-21

SOLD & OFFERED - Nov. 21/09

SOLD Southdale Address: 227 Edgewater Dr Asking Price: $349, 900 Sold Price: $370, 000 Taxes: N/A Square Footage: 2, 049 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 + 1 Listing Agent: Sheldon Zamick, Sutton Group Kilkenny, 291-8403 Wolseley Address: 121 Garfield Asking Price: $224, 900 Sold Price: $240, 000 Taxes: $2, 846.65 Square Footage: 1, 489 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Lot . . .

Posted: 2009-11-21

This split is a HIT

The Sarasota is a multi-level home that works really well

In the old days — say 20, even 10 years ago — people tended to cringe at the thought of split-level home designs. The reason for that was simple. While reasonably functional, the concept of having several well-segmented levels didn't work . . .

Posted: 2009-11-21

Urban chic, and quiet, too!

Many who aspire to live the urban lifestyle have come to the same conclusion: While it’s cool to live close to the hustle and bustle downtown, it’s annoying when that racket bombards you as you’re relaxing in your condo after . . .

Posted: 2009-11-21

Sweet Marie

Condo conversion of heritage building is stunning

Cruise by Condos Marie, and the brown brick building looks unexceptional at first glance. However, it’s not wise to judge a book by its cover. Once inside the show suite, that adage rings true. That’s because while the building’s exterior screams . . .

Posted: 2009-11-21

More workers needed to meet the needs of construction industry

Manitoba¹s construction industry was reminded again this week that it faces a significant shortage in skilled labour over the next 10 years. The Manitoba Construction Sector council convened a workshop of industry partners to address this situation. In June of this . . .

Posted: 2009-11-18

A woman's home is her castle

And builders, designers might want to keep that in mind

When my husband and I finished our new home, we held a party. I was proud of all the practical and luxurious touches I managed to squeeze in on our limited budget -- the kitchen island with its own sink, . . .

Posted: 2009-11-14

CONNIE OLIVER: Dark secret

Black is an outstanding colour

If someone suggested you paint your walls black, you'd probably think they went off the deep end. However, if you look at this dramatic dining room from Benjamin Moore you can see that black can be striking. This look is . . .

Posted: 2009-11-14

DEBBIE TRAVIS: Replicate the look of leather

Hand-made decor never really goes out of style

There is a trend I mentioned in one of my columns at the beginning of the year that continues to grow. The interest in all things hand made, from hand-painted details on furniture and accessories to mosaics and needlework crafts, . . .

Posted: 2009-11-14