Insulation easy way to upgrade

Use the money you save for other home projects

So, you're in a quandary. Faced with an unexpected surplus in your home improvement fund, you can go one of two ways: the practical one, which involves insulating your home (both the basement and attic), with money left over for future . . .

Posted: 2008-07-27

Many causes for plumbing odour

Q: We purchased a five-year-old, three bathroom, cab-over home two years ago and noticed an unpleasant odour in one of the bathrooms. This odour appears to be worse in winter. We checked the floor for mildew, etc., when we had . . .

Posted: 2008-07-27

Technology makes green innovations in the home

NEW YORK -- A decade of quantum technological leaps mean today's designers have in their hands a virtually bottomless toy box of new materials and methods. Take the award-winning installation Lightshowers put on by DuPont Corian at this year's International Contemporary . . .

Posted: 2008-07-27

Choosing right pattern is delicate balancing act

Adding pattern to your decor can bring an interesting new dimension to a mundane space. Whether you choose to bring it into your space through the use of wallpaper, faux paint techniques, upholstery or window treatments, pattern can turn an . . .

Posted: 2008-07-27

Make sure basement reno is a space you'll love to be in

A common phenomenon in houses of the super-rich is creating extravagant basement additions. Never mind using your cellar as a wine store. Now it's all about digging two, three or even four underground levels for home gyms, swimming pools, media . . .

Posted: 2008-07-27

Sold!

A look at recently sold homes in and around Winnipeg

Charleswood Address: 30 Monarch Mews Asking Price: $349, 900 Sold Price: $343.000 Taxes: $4, 013.33 Square Footage: 2, 358 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.5 Lot Size: irregular Listing Agents: Marnie and Laura Ross, Newman Greenberg & Associates, 784-3555 West End Address: 701 Sherburn Asking Price: $149, 900 Sold Price: $184, 000 Taxes: . . .

Posted: 2008-07-27

Minor becomes major

Little details add up to something big

Sometimes, it's difficult to define what sets one custom-built home apart from another. However, after taking some time to digest what you've just seen, the answer comes to you: some home designs are just a little better thought out than others. . . .

Posted: 2008-07-27

A doable deck

Keys to avoiding backyard do-it-your-self disaster

To all those would-be weekend warriors ready to build the immaculate backyard deck, remember this credo above all else: Check yourself before you wreck yourself. "Know your limits, " warns Ben Harrison, a marketing rep for DeWalt in Winnipeg recently to . . .

Posted: 2008-07-20

You can cut energy bills while working from home

Q: I had dinner recently with some friends who, like me, work out of home offices, and we all agreed that our utility bills were up significantly since we started working from home. Are there are specific things we can . . .

Posted: 2008-07-20

Make your outdoors great this summer

Eating al fresco can be the best part of summer

The last decade has seen an unprecedented focus on home design and decoration. Whether living in a rental, a condo, a fixer-upper or a new house, I've found that everywhere I go, people are enthusiastically putting their own stamp on . . .

Posted: 2008-07-20