Going, going, gone

Selling a home by auction calls for caution

"Going once, going twice ... sold to the lady in the pink hat." Just two years ago, it was fairly easy to sell a house across North America and bidding wars were all the rage. But when the economy tanked, lonely . . .

Posted: 2009-10-18

From Unwanted to 'Upcycled'

Winnipegger Debby Darling transforms dated furniture into modern, eclectic pieces

Debby Carling has a new passion. Now that she and her husband are empty-nesters, Debby decided to rediscover and relaunch her design interests by starting a creative furniture-recycling project. Locating sturdy but dated furniture items, Debby transforms them into modern, eclectic pieces. . . .

Posted: 2009-10-18

DEBBIE TRAVIS: Ambience is key to an enjoyable bedroom

Getting a good night's sleep is a top priority for all of us. We don't need the scientists to tell us we can think, move and act with more energy and precision when we have slept well. The colour of . . .

Posted: 2009-10-18

Simply perfect

Today's favoured decor, like charcuterie, is uncomplicated

I had the pleasure recently to have a heart-to-heart with one of this country's most reputable chefs, Michael Potters of Harvest restaurant in Prince Edward County. It is difficult to sit with a top chef and not discuss food, much . . .

Posted: 2009-10-18

It's the finishing touches that make the home

Millwork customizes a room, can hide imperfections

Tim Schauerte considers the greatest compliment he can get when he finishes a job is when his clients tell him it looked like he was never there. Schauerte's skill is in the area of finishing carpentry, also known as millwork. His work . . .

Posted: 2009-10-18

SOLUTIONS: Candle wax, glue can be sticky problems Fabulous tips of the week:

QUESTION: I've become hooked on your Solutions column in the Free Press. Now I have a need for your advice myself, with what is probably a common household mess: how does one get candle wax off carpet? The other problem I . . .

Posted: 2009-10-18

MIKE HOLMES: Your kitchen can't take the heat

Your stove -- whether it's gas or electric -- needs to have an operating hood and extraction fan over it. These hoods aren't just decorative -- they are essential to help control excess moisture in your home, as well as . . .

Posted: 2009-10-18

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Adjusting teleposts a skill best left to pros

QUESTION: We are in a six-year-old home in Richmond West. This house has two beams and is a cab-over design, so telepost adjustment may present problems. The doorway leading to the master bedroom in the cab-over has been sticking in . . .

Posted: 2009-10-18

SOLD & OFFERED - Oct. 18/09

SOLD Windsor Park Address: 779 Autumnwood Dr Asking Price: |$179, 900 Sold Price: $195, 250 Taxes: $2, 214.54 Square Footage: 775 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Lot Size: 60 x 120 Listing Agent: Rachel Gendron, Century 21 Jefferson & Associates, 781.2485 Kildonan Meadows Address: 215 Dawnville Drive Asking Price: $239, 900 Sold Price: $281, 000 Taxes: . . .

Posted: 2009-10-18

'Different... but it works'

Home's design has entertainment in mind

When Enzo and Tony Cotroneo got together with their design team at Artista Homes, they decided to think more than a little outside the box. The result? A two-storey home at 79 Portside Drive in Van Hull Estates that contains a . . .

Posted: 2009-10-18