ASK THE INSPECTOR: Not clear on choosing windows? Read on

QUESTIONS: I read your column all the time, thanks for writing it. Is it worth the extra cost to purchase triple-pane windows rather than double-pane windows? I am assuming that triple-pane windows would only add additional insulation value? I . . .

Posted: 2009-08-23

SOLUTIONS: Keep olive oil in your cleaning cabinet, too

QUESTION: I have two problems that I cannot seem to solve. One is a dark green leather chair arm that is often leaned on and has lost some of its colour and is slightly worn. I would like to . . .

Posted: 2009-08-23

Your trees deserve an arborist with credentials

LOOKING for an arborist to work on your trees and shrubs? Here are some facts to consider. Manitoba arborist regulations Manitoba government regulations require all commercial, municipal and government arborists be licensed. Arborists must pass a course of study supervised by the . . .

Posted: 2009-08-23

Men, women cite different priorities in choosing home

OTTAWA -- Men and women setting out to buy a house together should know that they will come to a decision to purchase from different angles, according to an international real estate firm, which has uncovered some gender-based differences --as . . .

Posted: 2009-08-23

SOLD / OFFERED 08-23

SOLD Wolseley Address: 48 Knappen Asking Price: $169, 900 Sold Price: $160, 000 Taxes: $1, 552.66 Square Footage: 1, 600 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Lot Size: 25 x 100 Listing Agent: Shawn Sommers, Century21Carrie.com, 987-2100 Crestwood Address: 882 Isbister Street Asking Price: $229, 900 Sold Price: $229, 000 Taxes: $2, 746 Square Footage: 1, 040 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: . . .

Posted: 2009-08-23

Yes, this is a condo

'It's a great concept, but we're still educating people about it'

Although more than 400 people have visited the bungalow condominium show home in Manitou Oaks at 17-391 Oak Forest Crescent, most can't believe what they see. That's because it's decidedly un-condo-like, says Royal LePage's Blair Sonnichsen, marketing agent for the high-end, . . .

Posted: 2009-08-23

Safety, health big part of MHBA mandate

THE Manitoba Home Builders' Association is the oldest association of its kind in the country with its inauguration in 1937. It is their mission to be the voice of the residential construction industry in Manitoba, to provide a forum for . . .

Posted: 2009-08-23

Tranquil harbour

St. Andrews property long coveted -- for good reasons

Back in 1832 ---- Feb. 7, 1832, to be exact -- the first reference to Snug Harbour was made by Capt. Alexander Kennedy. Even in those early days, it seems there was something about the 4.5-acre tract of land that made . . .

Posted: 2009-08-23

What kind of gardener are you?

Surrounding ourselves with the flowers we love is the best reason for tending a garden. We pick colours that delight us, blooms with fragrances that soothe or flowers that remind us of our grandmas. Our choices reflect our garden styles . . .

Posted: 2009-08-16

MIKE HOLMES: The rap on RetroFoam

Make sure you know what's going into your house

You might have heard the recent news about a $500-million class-action lawsuit against both the government of Canada and the manufacturers and distributors of RetroFoam, a retrofit spray foam insulation. RetroFoam imported and distributed insulation that contains urea formaldehyde. On Feb. . . .

Posted: 2009-08-16