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Contractors’ best friends
Remembering some canine and feline jobsite assistants that helped make every project feel great
One of the great joys of my life is meeting my clients’ pets. On the jobsite, it’s usually just me and my thoughts, pondering the impending tasks at hand. Fortunately for me, the homeowners often have a furry site . . .
Posted: 2022-12-24
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Quick, tasty rub will flavour your pork
Question — I would like to prepare my own rub for meat. Can you give me an easy recipe that I can use on pork? — Blaine Answer: Here is an easy recipe which is perfect for about six pounds . . .
Posted: 2022-12-24
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WONDER
From its green wall to its controlled climate, Assiniboine Park’s newest attraction is a gardener’s delight
An architectural achievement, The Leaf in Winnipeg’s historic Assiniboine Park has quickly become one of the most beautiful must-see horticultural attractions to visit in Canada since its recent opening earlier this month. The Leaf is an immersive experience for . . .
Posted: 2022-12-24
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Torpedo the dams: insulation is key
Question: We have a one-and-three-quarter-storey 1920s house with the ends of the roof abruptly terminating at the lower walls, with no overhang. It’s very prone to ice dams, and we manage them as best we can with a combination . . .
Posted: 2022-12-24
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Ingenious infill
New home in old neighbourhood brings charm, sophistication while fitting right in
Just over two years ago, the management team at Paragon Design Build had a vision. After custom building many luxury homes in Tuxedo over the years, they’d fallen in love with the majestic, storied area. And, as much as they’d poured . . .
Posted: 2022-12-24
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As good as new
Devonshire Village home offers modern amenities in a home only four years old
Finding a move-up home that’s move-in-ready is no easy task. As many families have found — after paying $400, 000 or more for a purportedly move-in-ready home that was built in the fifties or sixties — there’s always something to . . .
Posted: 2022-12-24
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MHBA celebrates 85th anniversary, national award
This year marked the 85th anniversary of the Manitoba Home Builder’s Association. From our humble beginnings in 1937 to recent historical highs in Manitoba residential construction rates, MHBA members continue to provide Manitobans with the finest quality in new . . .
Posted: 2022-12-17
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The 1980s called, wants its stippled ceiling back
Strapping, adding new drywall best way to smooth over textured ceiling complaints
It isn’t the first time in my renovation career that a homeowner is disgruntled with a textured or stipple ceiling. In the older suburbs, many houses are also plagued with unsightly cracks in the plaster, especially at the corners. . . .
Posted: 2022-12-17
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Longevity should drive driveway repairs
Retopping with asphalt an option, but may not be cheapest over time
Question — Please advise on paving over concrete driveways with asphalt, as is done on city streets and commercial parking lots. Thank you, Michael Bazak. Answer — With any driveway job, the condition of the base is the most important . . .
Posted: 2022-12-17
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Oh, Christmas tree!
How you decorate your holiday twig says a lot about your personality
Nowhere does your individuality reveal itself more than the way you decorate your Christmas tree. If your tree is up and covered with lights and shiny things and baubles already, take a good look at it. Is that you . . .
Posted: 2022-12-17