Sometimes the cheapest energy savers are best

QUESTION -- Like most people, I'd really like to reduce our monthly energy bills. I just worry about the gimmicks and easy-fixes that I often hear about, and some of the claims of energy savings from companies can't possibly be . . .

Posted: 2008-08-17

Sold!

A look at recently sold homes in and around Winnipeg

Downtown Address: 304-280 Waterfront Dr. Asking Price: $459, 000 Sold Price: $450, 000 Taxes: n/a Square Footage: 1, 424 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Listing Agent: Sheldon Zamick, Sutton Group Kilkenny, 291-8403 Maples Address: 223 Margate Rd. Asking Price: $196, 200 Sold Price: $220, 000 Taxes: $2, 539.09 Square Footage: 1, 080 Bedrooms: 3 + 1 Bathrooms: . . .

Posted: 2008-08-17

Rising to the challenge

Space, function, style come together in innovative design

Like most people, home builders are creatures of habit. Consequently, when confronted with the necessity of coming up with fresh home designs, their excitement is tempered by a bit of trepidation. That was how Spencer Curtis and his team of designers . . .

Posted: 2008-08-17

Time machine

Forward-thinking home arrives in the present with few clues to its past

In a great many cases, the moment you walk into a home, the interior layout and decor are a dead giveaway as to when it was built. Thankfully, there are some homes that don't allow you to pinpoint their vintage the . . .

Posted: 2008-08-17

Outdoor Furniture And Accessories

In a departure from serene woods and safe neutral settings, WatchMojo takes a look at some new trends for living . . .

Posted: 2008-08-14

Choose a 'living mulch' to act as ground cover

One of the basic principles of gardening is that all soil should be covered. This can be especially true in the summer when the heat can literally suck all the moisture away from the plants that need it. Of course, . . .

Posted: 2008-08-10

In the tool kit

Stop the guesswork TOOLS: There's a new stud sensor in the tool crib, and it's well worth taking home. The Stanley FatMax Stud Sensor 400 comes with tons of features, but one of the best is the OnePass stud centre detection. . . .

Posted: 2008-08-10

Screening porch OK, but what about floor?

Thoughts on solving bug problem without creating others

QUESTION -- I'm planning to screen in the deck at the cottage. It already has an overhang integral to the rest of the cottage. The decking is two by three, with about a half-inch gap between the boards. What's the best . . .

Posted: 2008-08-10

Now showing on your home screens

All you need to know about creating great DIY dividers

You've often heard me run on about the versatility and practicality of a room screen. They are a brilliant decorating tool for any size space. A screen is a clever way to hide a busy work station or children's play . . .

Posted: 2008-08-10

15 unexpected ways to use cornstarch

What is cornstarch? Cornstarch, sometimes called corn flour, is the starch of corn. It is ground from the endosperm, or white heart, of the corn kernel. Cornstarch is great for thickening gravy but that isn't all it's good for! 1. Carpet . . .

Posted: 2008-08-10