Freeze chocolate for no-static shavings in cappuccino

Question: I have a block of Callebaut chocolate which I shave for sprinkling on cappuccinos etc. I have tried a potato peeler and a handheld grater for this purpose, but both cause static electricity shavings everywhere! Is there anything . . .

Posted: 2022-11-05

Award-winning 2023 plants announced

Keep your options open when selecting the right ones for you

Each year there is a flurry of announcements that reveal the names of plants that have been selected as award-winners or plants of the year for the following year. I’m always interested to learn which plants have been selected . . .

Posted: 2022-11-05

Condo living is all-good in Charleswood

Loaded apartment-style unit large and luxurious

One of the biggest issues that people have with apartment-style condominiums, especially high-end ones, is that they don’t live like a single-detached family home. Consequently, empty nesters looking to downsize to a luxury condominium often end up disappointed when a . . .

Posted: 2022-11-05

Complete family home in Prairie Pointe

Parade of Homes: Efficient design loaded with thoughtful features

Ask any home builder about a “new” plan and they’ll tell you that the plan really isn’t entirely brand new. Rather, it may be made up of the best parts of different plans, or be a smaller version of a . . .

Posted: 2022-11-05

Striking powers of observation

Renowned photographer Dennis Fast captures beauty in our own backyard

Dennis Fast is an internationally recognized wildlife and nature photographer. His compelling photographs of landscapes and wildlife species from many different places around the world show a unique recognition of and appreciation for all of nature. Fast’s work has been . . .

Posted: 2022-10-29

Doozy of a deck done in a drizzle

Last outdoor build of the season turned out nice, but there was ice

Typically a deck can be completed in a single week and most of my summer season exterior build projects are booked at weekly intervals. Two full weeks, however, were allocated for this behemoth of a 46-by-44-foot deck. This job was . . .

Posted: 2022-10-29

Try alcohol and water for streak-free glass

Question: What is the best way to get mirrors and glass doors clean and streak free? Carol Answer: Into a spray bottle combine one-third cup rubbing alcohol with two-third cups water. Clean with a soft, excellent quality microfiber cloth. Question: A . . .

Posted: 2022-10-29

Something strange in your neighbourhood

Halloween houses loaded with spooky goodness

It was a dark and fun-filled Halloween night (arriving two days from now) with children everywhere traipsing through their neighbourhoods dragging pillow cases seeking tasty treasures to fill them with. One of the main differences between now and when I . . .

Posted: 2022-10-29

Building with MHBA members always your best bet

Building a new home is one of the largest investments a family will makes in its lifetime. Needless to say, doing your due diligence when selecting the right builder is critically important when a family is making this type . . .

Posted: 2022-10-29

Thoughtful design in Sage Creek

Parade of Homes: Large and functional two-storey ready for your family

As much as families demand style in a new home, they place an even higher value on function. That’s because a home must allow them to live a vibrant, active life without being limited by its overall design. Randall Homes’ design . . .

Posted: 2022-10-29