Century-old home preserves old-time charm

Home built in 1904 has been kept in immaculate condition

Drive to the end of Knappen Avenue, and there it is: an architectural gem sitting in stately fashion, four houses from the end of the street. Doubtless, many folks have meandered by 43 Knappen, and given it nary a thought. That's . . .

Posted: 2009-03-07

How To Make Non Toxic Cleaners

WatchMojo.com shows you how to make three different cleaning products that work, don't pollute and that will save you . . .

Posted: 2009-03-03

Realty Check and Real Estate Tips With Sandra Rinomato

Sandra Rinomato is a property expert for over 13 years, Property Virgins television host and author of Realty Check: Real Estate Secrets for First-Time Canadian Home Buyers. She has focused her career on achieving the best possible outcome for her . . .

Posted: 2009-03-02

How to make hanging pictures a work of art

How many times have you bought an amazing piece of art and hung it on the wall, only to realize it's too high? How many nail-scars are covered up by that perfectly hung print? Hanging artwork can be frustrating, but . . .

Posted: 2009-02-28

Bling for the bath

Inspire yourself with beautiful faucets and sinks to turn this into a 'wow' room

Once in a while as I'm doing research for this column I happen upon some truly unique and inspiring ideas and products. This stunning ceramic faucet and basin by Kohler (main photo and inset) is no exception. It is a recent . . .

Posted: 2009-02-28

Skylights: leaks are a matter of when, not if

They're just not suited to our climate; tube skylights a possible alternative

Question -- I have a question about skylights. I just moved into a house which does not have a window in the kitchen. I was going to have a window added on the south-facing wall, even though it faces another . . .

Posted: 2009-02-28

Check a sofa carefully before deciding to buy

It should last a decade or more, so it must be solid, look good and feel good -- and will it fit into house?

Are you in the market for a new sofa? This is one of the most important and expensive purchases you will make, as it should last at least 10 years. So as much as you love that cherry-red loveseat or the . . .

Posted: 2009-02-28

Harmony at home

Eco-friendliness, design balance and serenity in a challenging world

Right off the runway of the 2009 Las Vegas Furniture Show, the hottest home decor trends will reawaken your senses, rekindle your creativity and reignite your enthusiasm for your home. One of the largest home decor and design markets, it featured . . .

Posted: 2009-02-28

A stately home

A facade marked by arched windows, keystones and quoins is an appealing introduction to this stately home, Plan LS-96801-MS by the Home Plans LLC. Its floor plan covers 2, 220 square feet of living space. Sidelights and a high Palladian window add . . .

Posted: 2009-02-28

Sold

A look at recently sold homes in and around Winnipeg

Old East Kildonan Address: 626 Henderson Hwy. Asking Price: $399, 900 Sold Price: $370, 000 Taxes: $5, 500 Square Footage: 3, 564 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4.5 Lot Size: n/a Listing Agent: Marnie and Laura Ross, Newman Greenberg & Associates, 784-3555 Glen Elm Address: . . .

Posted: 2009-02-28