Flex your buying power

Highly functional design fits variety of lifestyles

With the price of the average new home soaring above $300, 000, an increasing number of people are finding it difficult to afford such a heavy investment. Fortunately, Qualico's innovative design team has taken notice of this trend. After thinking long . . .

Posted: 2009-06-14

Face it: the market is more realistic now

While it may not exactly have felt like spring, the spring market in real estate is almost coming to an end. With next weekend marking the official start to summer -- which I hope DOES come along -- just how . . .

Posted: 2009-06-14

A stairway to Serenity

Unique house like a vacation home near the city

If you're partial to the warmth projected by a rustic-style home, yet enjoy the contemporary touches that come with a modern design theme, we may have the home for you. Found tucked away on a (nearly) two-acre lot at 193 River . . .

Posted: 2009-06-14

Gardening Tips, Advice and Ideas

Before you start your flower garden make sure you are well informed with the basics of gardening and have the right tools so that your garden will be blooming in no time. In this video get expert advice to . . .

Posted: 2009-06-10

How To Choose a BBQ Grill

It is that time of year again when many people will start getting out their barbecue grills. Gas, propane, charcoal...with so many available grills. Charcoal grills are known for making great steaks, but they're also a mess to clean. Here . . .

Posted: 2009-06-07

DEBBIE TRAVIS: Paint best way to transform room

QUESTION: I have an empty room in my home that I would like to reflect me, but don't know where to start. Money is an issue. I'd like a desk for a computer and bookshelves, but I'd also like room . . .

Posted: 2009-06-07

Window upgrade can give you immediate payback

The federal government's new budget offers homeowners a tax break of as much as $1, 350, if they spend up to $10, 000 on renovations. On top of the Home Renovation Tax Credit of up to $1, 350 for work done . . .

Posted: 2009-06-07

PRAIRIE GARDENER: C-C-C-Cold-comfort

A few tips for battling the elements

The 2009 gardening season has gotten off to a rocky start. Early in May I couldn’t resist the temptation to buy a couple dozen plants in anticipation of potting them up at the end of that month. A few weeks ago . . .

Posted: 2009-06-07

Gardening events around the city

Intergenerational Garden Program at the Assiniboine Park Conservatory If you are a senior or a youth, enjoy meeting new people, have a passion for learning and a love for plants then the Assiniboine Park Conservatory is looking for you to participate . . .

Posted: 2009-06-07

SOLUTIONS: Don't let squirrels in yard drive you nuts

QUESTION: I’m looking for a green and inexpensive way to keep squirrels from digging in my plant pots! Our neighbours constantly feed the squirrels peanuts which they bury in my newly planted flower pots (ruining the new plants). I am . . .

Posted: 2009-06-07