Making sure you measure up to the task

HERE are 15 tips to make sure you measure up. 1. Anything can be used as a reference for measuring. For instance, a dollar bill is roughly six inches long. Folded in half, it is roughly three inches long. Knowing the . . .

Posted: 2008-08-03

Sold!

A look at recently sold homes in and around Winnipeg

River Heights Address: 660 Fleet Asking Price: $179, 900 Sold Price: $175, 000 Taxes: $1, 929.83 Square Footage: 1, 086 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Lot Size: 25 x 97 Listing Agent: Laura Ross, Newman Greenberg & Associates, 784-3555 Eaglemere Address: 10 Kirkland Rd. Asking Price: $259, 900 Sold Price: $259, 900 Taxes: $3, . . .

Posted: 2008-08-03

Timber!

Timberframe home rustic, charming

Picture this: it's been a long, exhausting day. After finishing work, you drive back home to your residence in southeast St. Vital, just outside the Perimeter. As you turn into the long driveway that leads up to the house, you can't . . .

Posted: 2008-08-03

A local solution to builders' worker shortage

A few weeks ago, this column dealt with the pending skilled labour shortfall in the construction industry. The Canadian Construction Sector Council projected a need for 10, 000 new people to enter the construction workforce between now and 2016. Of the . . .

Posted: 2008-08-03

A split that has personality

Whether you're a fan of split-level homes, one thing is for certain: designed with an eye for detail, they can offer floor plans that score high in ergonomics. Take The Wilshire, a 1, 775-square-foot, three-level split design by Randall Homes; from . . .

Posted: 2008-08-03

Good neighbour, good fence

Proper job ensures vital privacy, safety

Pool or no pool, sunbathing in a Speedo in your backyard requires at least one home improvement -- out of respect for your neighbours. If you've already got a fence to fend off prying eyes of passersby, read no further. . . .

Posted: 2008-07-27

Toxics among common scents

SEATTLE -- The fumes that waft from top-selling air fresheners and laundry products contain dozens of chemicals, including several classified as toxic or hazardous, says a University of Washington study published last week. None of the chemicals was listed on product . . .

Posted: 2008-07-27

Grass-free zone replaces mowing, watering

MONTREAL -- It is the ultimate suburban icon: an emerald, weed-free lawn. However, for one couple, that icon represents an environmental no-no that requires water and energy to power a mower. So when Julie Jonas and Danny Roberge were designing their . . .

Posted: 2008-07-27

Designing on a shoestring

Don't let small budget kill creativity in first apartment

DEAR Debbie -- My partner and I have just moved into our first apartment and have very little money to fix it up. You are so great at decorating on a shoestring, can you give us some tips please? We . . .

Posted: 2008-07-27

Make eco-friendly choices

CALGARY -- Global warming is a contentious topic that gets sensible folk steamed. Every day brings new reports of drastic change to our planet and dire consequences that follow wanton energy consumption and careless human activity. Even if you are inclined . . .

Posted: 2008-07-27