Qualified plumber can help

QUESTION -- I recently purchased a new home and want to have the washing machine moved into the detached garage where the dryer is located. The problem is that the floor level in the garage is approximately 1.5 metres below . . .

Posted: 2008-07-06

Lettuce not forget to thin out seedlings

A new gardener, who is trying her hand at vegetable gardening, planted seeds of lettuce, carrot and radish. Now that they're all sprouting, she's not sure how many to leave growing and how many to thin out. In fact, she and . . .

Posted: 2008-07-06

Bonsai pachira a tree that money grows on

The money tree used to be known as pachira aquatica, a popular plant as a bonsai. The bonsai pachira was developed by David Fukumoto, who planted them on Hawaiian lava rock, roots exposed, and sold them all over the world. Fukumoto . . .

Posted: 2008-07-06

The new rock stars of home decor

Stones roll into fashion as accessory, art

We've all toted home an interesting stone or two from a good walk. We appreciate the eons it took to shape them; we admire the composition, the shading. But the cosiness? Today's rocks -- or close facsimiles -- are getting all . . .

Posted: 2008-07-06

A guide to a thorough summer cleaning

Pressure or power washer a good start

Early summer is an excellent time to take on outdoor maintenance tasks that have been on the back burner awaiting warmer weather. Right about this time of year, we pull out our trusty pressure washer and go blasting around the house . . .

Posted: 2008-07-06

15 ways to green up your kitchen

Here's how to be eco-friendly without losing luxury and style

Whatever the reasons and goals are, there are more options available today for "greening" your kitchen. Green kitchen design can be eco-friendly without losing luxury and style. 1. If you are planning to hire help for a kitchen renovation project, look . . .

Posted: 2008-07-06

Do-it-yourself family heirloom

Garden table is ideal project for first stab at mosaic work

The beauty and artistry of mosaic design are seen throughout history as a favoured decorative style. Architecture is enriched by walls and floors decorated with mosaics employed on interior and exterior surfaces. The enduring nature of the craft is witnessed . . .

Posted: 2008-07-06

Gloom be gone

20 simple ideas to make home feel more summery

Gloomy rooms are a decorator's nemesis. No one likes to walk into a room that depresses your mood and feels claustrophobic. You want to enter a room and be inspired, buoyed and uplifted. While the long summer days are upon . . .

Posted: 2008-07-06

Owners want their home to have a hearth

Warmth, sustenance have deep appeal

Once upon a time, in the middle of a great wooden hall in Northern Europe, a hearth radiated warmth to those gathered around it. Over the years, the design of the hearth evolved. It moved to the end of the hall, . . .

Posted: 2008-07-06

Sold!

A look at recently sold homes in and around Winnipeg

Kildonan Meadows Address: 78 Kildonan Meadow Drive Asking Price: $189, 900 Sold Price: $218, 000 Taxes: $2, 570.35 Square Footage: 1, 054 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Lot Size: 40 x 115 Agent: Denise Everett, Royal LePage Prime East Kildonan Address: 791 Moncton Ave. Asking Price: $99, 900 Sold Price: $132, . . .

Posted: 2008-07-06