New receptacles tamper resistant

Electrical outlets to be babyproof

TORONTO -- New parents who babyproof their home normally place plastic covers over the electrical outlets, but revisions to the Canadian Electrical Code announced Thursday mean that some day that will no longer be necessary. The updated code requires new homes . . .

Posted: 2009-01-24

Trim adds touch of splendour

Panels an affordable way to transform tired rooms

I have wanted to give my kitchen cabinets a facelift for a long time now. I'm trying to decide whether to trim them out in a Shaker-style cabinet or whether to add decorative trim to the middle of each door . . .

Posted: 2009-01-24

Masterpiece murals

Artist gives painting personality and it doesn't cost a fortune

Artist Larry Rich can turn any wall in your home into a masterpiece. He's been doing it for 16 years. From basements converted to undersea adventures to ordinary bathrooms suddenly surrounded by the beauty of Tuscany, the only limit is . . .

Posted: 2009-01-24

Gender barrier-breaking home a model for homebuilders

A home designed by and for women has made it into a book -- a book that could change the way businesses engage women consumers. "In 2003, I got a call from Shane Wenzel, senior VP of sales and marketing for . . .

Posted: 2009-01-24

Sold

A look at recently sold homes in and around Winnipeg

River Park South Address: 179 Ashford Dr. Asking Price: $214, 900 Sold Price: $205, 000 Taxes: $1, 176.05 Square Footage: 1, 090 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Lot Size: 37 x 100 Listing Agent: Ken Maines, Maximum Realty, 999-9078 St. James Address: 322 Hampton . . .

Posted: 2009-01-24

All things equal

Montego offers same amount of space upstairs as down

It isn't often a two-storey home has the same amount of space on its upper level as it does on its main level. While that might seem to be a miniscule detail, it isn't in real life. When it comes to . . .

Posted: 2009-01-24

If that thing's too noisy, best get a new one

Water meter, door hinges irritating

Question — My 32-year-old bungalow in North Kildonan has a loud tapping sound coming from my water meter. The city replaced it about seven years ago. It’s worse at night when we are sleeping and someone flushes the toilet, especially . . .

Posted: 2009-01-17

Style options endless for galley kitchen

But beware a weight-bearing wall

QUESTION -- We have just moved into a home that requires some renovating. In particular, we want to focus on the kitchen. One of the features we liked was the reclaimed brick wall between the kitchen and the dining . . .

Posted: 2009-01-17

Comfort makes house a home

Pamper yourself with touches of luxury

Home comfort is a big part of what makes your decor a success. After all, you can have a fabulous-looking room but if the furniture is stiff and the flooring rough underfoot then you really haven't achieved your goal. A . . .

Posted: 2009-01-17

Homebuilders' show has it all

Let the experts make your dreams become reality

Are you dreaming of a kitchen transformation that will showcase your special gourmet meals? At the end of a busy day, do you want to drift away in a spa-like oasis in the privacy of your own bathroom? Or perhaps your . . .

Posted: 2009-01-17