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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Call installer regarding heat pump concerns
Question: I had a new furnace and heat pump installed last spring, now that cold weather is here, the heat pump comes on regularly, but there is a lot of ice forming underneath it. This unit is installed a . . .
Posted: 2022-12-31
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Nothing clears like a DEERE
Tractor upgrade promises to take a bite out of winter
There’s no doubt last year’s winter caused problems for many. With the larger than expected accumulation of snow and relentless winds, it seemed as though winter would never end. Here at Boss Ranch, the snow issues were compounded by . . .
Posted: 2022-12-31
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Turkey tips to love those leftovers
Question: I have leftover turkey and I don’t want to waste it. Please tell me how to make homemade turkey stock like my grandma used to make. Thanks. Salome Answer: Great question! There are hundreds of variations for making homemade . . .
Posted: 2022-12-31