'Bang for the buck'

Great design features at an affordable price

It's not often that the terms luxury and affordablility can be mentioned in the same breath. Evidence that the two opposites can co-exist, it turns out, is on display at 86 Vintage Hills Court in northeast Winnipeg's Algonquin Estates, where Randall . . .

Posted: 2008-11-09

Charting its own course

Maric Homes' innovative design adds fashion-forward touches

Every now and then, you come across a new home design that represents a significant departure from current trends. Depending on how "trendy" the design is, it can come across as being a positive departure from the accepted norm -- or . . .

Posted: 2008-11-09

From crime scene to <em>dream home</em>

Former grow op gets a new lease on life

If this home doesn't look familiar, it should. After all, it's been featured in the newspaper a number of times -- if only for the wrong reasons. It's hard to imagine, but this sprawling, executive-sized bungalow in Parkway Village . . .

Posted: 2008-11-09

Safety and Fire Prevention: The Fire Drill Part 2

Fire drills are a critical component for any school. In this video clip we go to a surprise fire drill at daycare to teach everyone how to get out safe. For more information click . . .

Posted: 2008-11-06

Safety and Fire Prevention Tips Part 1

The risk of fire is one of the greatest threats to health and safety. In this video clip we learn what you need to know to keep your home and family safe from a . . .

Posted: 2008-11-06

Your brain on rugs: Get ready to be blown away

Exciting things are afoot in the world of rugs: Wools and silks are sheared, sculpted, shagged and shaped into virtual works of art, crafted in luxurious textures and rich hues. By nature, a carpet shares a kinship with an artist's canvas. . . .

Posted: 2008-11-02

Changing shower head is easy task for homeowners

Prices range from $20 to more than $150

Tired of that leaky, single-stream shower head left over from the 1970s? If so, there's no need to call Joe the Plumber. Just pick up a wrench and change the shower head yourself, because replacing it is one of the easiest . . .

Posted: 2008-11-02

Unheated spaces can be made comfortable

Proper insulation, venting may do trick

111Your assistance with this matter would be greatly appreciated. -- B. Van Norman, e-mail QUESTION NO. 2 -- We live in 90-yearold home that has a full-width concrete veranda on the front. There is a room under this veranda . . .

Posted: 2008-11-02

At home, the right soundtrack is important

Stylists design custom-made music montages

Imagine walking into an airy Upper East Side apartment with 18th-century antiques, gilt mirrors and chintz upholstery. Now imagine Metallica playing on the sound system. Music can alter a space as much as lighting, fabrics and artwork, but until recently, most . . .

Posted: 2008-11-02

Let it all hang out

Personalize art for your personal space

New YORK -- As one of the designers on the TLC cable channel's Trading Spaces, Goil Amornvivat must decorate rooms in 48 hours on a US$1, 000 budget. This often leads him to improvise on finishing touches such as artwork. At . . .

Posted: 2008-11-02