Living large

Huge lot allows unique bungalow in Lindenwoods

In this era of high-density housing developments -- and the two-storey/cab-over designs that predominate due to limited building space -- it's unusual to see two departures from the norm in one spot. Take more than a passing look at 23 Kingsbridge . . .

Posted: 2009-09-13

Peak value for your home

New roof well worth the effort

Re-roofing a house can be a major investment for any homeowner, but the government's Home Renovation Tax Credit of up to 15 per cent for every $10, 000 spent on home repair can soften the blow. Installing a new roof on . . .

Posted: 2009-09-06

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Metal roofs ideal, if costly, alternative to shingles

QUESTION: I am a regular reader of your column in the Winnipeg Free Press. I would like to know your opinion on installing tin roofs for residential houses. The asphalt shingles on my house are at the end of . . .

Posted: 2009-09-06

Go ahead and turf that old lawn

Artificial grass the ticket for some

The first thought that comes to mind upon arriving at the Powell family's northeast Edmonton home is that the people who live here know how to garden. Fraser Powell and Stacy Bell-Powell's front yard is modest but impeccably designed with . . .

Posted: 2009-09-06

MIKE HOLMES: A hand for cash-strapped homeowners

Choices are hard. I talk with many homeowners who can't decide between marble or porcelain tile, or granite and composite countertops. But for some families the choices are even harder: like paying bills on time or buying food. And, . . .

Posted: 2009-09-06

CONNIE OLIVER: When white's done right

It is anything but boring

When white is done right it's anything but boring. The room in our feature photograph is no exception. While this white on white décor is not necessarily my cup of tea, it does have an ethereal quality that is quite . . .

Posted: 2009-09-06

City's ancient oaks under stress

Ever since I discovered what was causing our native bur oaks -- many more than a century old -- to die back in 1989, I have noticed more and more of them dying each year. The killer is a small beetle . . .

Posted: 2009-09-06

DEBBIE TRAVIS: Awash in masculinity

Decorating a bathroom for the man in the house

It's a fact that men like their primping time in the bathroom just as much as women. Men are taking their grooming very seriously these days with trips to the salon replacing the quick dash to the barbershop. Hair is styled . . .

Posted: 2009-09-06

SOLUTIONS: No butts in the garbage grinder, please

QUESTION: I work at a hotel in the U.S. and read your column in the Winnipeg Free Press every week. My question: Can cigarette butts be put into my garbage disposal? Luke (Grand Forks, N.D.) ANSWER: No! Avoid putting the following . . .

Posted: 2009-09-06

SOLD-OFFERED 09-06

CORRECTION: A property at 7 Mann Place was listed last week as selling for $161, 000 on an asking price of $159, 900. In fact, the property sold for $361, 000 on an asking price of $359, 900.   SOLD Downtown Address: 401-167 Bannatyne Asking . . .

Posted: 2009-09-06