Keep moisture out of your basement with these three steps

Questions: I’m sure that I must be one of many homeowners with the same question. Last September we moved into our new house in Ridgewood West from the temperate climate of British Columbia. I am worried about the very . . .

Posted: 2022-12-10

Things are starting to heat up around here

Manitoba winters don’t stand a chance against the devil’s only friend

Every once in a while when I can feel that nasty winter chill creeping into the old bones, I take a trip out back to my caboose and light up the old wood-burning cookstove, as I did a few . . .

Posted: 2022-12-10

Room with a custom view

Major changes in windows have minor visual impact

The decision to replace windows can be daunting — the costs and invasive process are ingredients for procrastination. At a boat-access-only cottage project during the fall of 2021, it appeared as though the cottage-owner had put off his window . . .

Posted: 2022-12-10

Simple soap and water best bet for cleaning kitchen cupboards

Question: Can you tell me the best way to wash factory painted dark kitchen cabinets please? Rose Answer: When you speak to most kitchen experts, they typically recommend that you avoid using any product other than dish soap and water, . . .

Posted: 2022-12-10

Classy condo is calling in University Heights

Spacious suite offers room to roam with nearly 2,000 square-feet

For one reason or another, some condominium projects tend to fly under the radar, and Fairway Woods is one of them. Tucked away neatly between Victoria Hospital and the former home of Southwood Golf & Country Club (the land is . . .

Posted: 2022-12-10

Spring forward: Dreaming of next year’s garden

Visions of new plants dance in your head

Will your wish list of plants come true in 2023? Think of how much easier it would be to plan next year’s garden if you could have a preview of what will be available at local garden centres next . . .

Posted: 2022-12-10

Unmatched attention to detail in Sage Creek

Bold and beautiful bungalow loaded with class and features

There are times when looking for a new home can be an exercise in frustration. That’s because with builders going all-in on the latest design trends a high percentage of show homes often look similar to each other in terms . . .

Posted: 2022-12-09

The gift of flowers

New flower-farming business brings healing to its young owners, joy to their customers

This holiday season, you may be planning to give flowers to someone on your holiday gift list. Flowers give comfort, lift spirits, and make us happy. For Kendall and Joel Penner, owners of H&H Floral Fields, growing flowers has . . .

Posted: 2022-12-03

Baking soda and vinegar will make washing machine sparkle

Question: Do you have a homemade solution for cleaning a front-loading washing machine? Betty Answer: It is a good idea to check the manufacturer’s guidelines for cleaning the machine. My favourite solution is to pour half cup of baking soda . . .

Posted: 2022-12-03

Lower relative humidity in home to reduce moisture

Questions: I was hoping you would be able to guide me through my current home dilemma. Recently, my husband was looking behind our TV stand, thinking something had been shoved behind it. He noted that the flooring behind the . . .

Posted: 2022-12-03