Split personality

Front, rear of home largely separated from each other

Visit show homes from one year to the next, and you make an interesting discovery: many builders offer the same designs year in, year out. Not so with Wellington Homes, says Guy Hobman, owner of the Greentree Group, which has been . . .

Posted: 2008-06-29

Smaller is better

Townhome condos to spring up where highrise apartments rejected

The brochures haven't been printed, but Templeton Pointe Condominiums are already a hit. Turns out, the hit just took longer to happen than initially anticipated. When one land development company's proposal failed -- they wanted to put a high-rise apartment complex on . . .

Posted: 2008-06-29

Lots of job opportunities for skilled workers ahead

Analysts predict Manitoba's construction sector to demand 10,500 jobs

Last Monday, the Canadian Construction Sector Council released its assessment of the construction labour market in Manitoba from 2008 through 2016. It analyzed needs in 31 trades, with consideration for normal business, new projects, retirements, anticipated provincial and national economies . . .

Posted: 2008-06-29

Tips for Choosing Summer Furniture

We speak to Natalie Jikerjian, public relations manager at HomeSense, about what you can do to brighten up your summer . . .

Posted: 2008-06-26

Use these tips to give lawn a clean edge

QUESTION -- I am never totally satisfied with the results I get when I re-edge the lawn with a square-bladed shovel. Do you have a fairly simple way to make a clean edge, using some non-exotic, everyday garden tool? ANSWER -- . . .

Posted: 2008-06-22

Musty smell in basement is likely mould

Ventilate area and check insulation

QUESTION -- Our basement and rec room is quite cool, particularly in the summer months, and has a musty smell. We did have a little water seepage several months ago but this has now been corrected. Could you advise how . . .

Posted: 2008-06-22

Sturdy Moen faucet extends season for outdoor shower

Hot-cold supply defines true luxury

If you ever drop by my place for an evening visit, please don't walk around to the backyard without first yelling some kind of warning. If I've been working outside that day, and the air's any warmer than 5C, I'm probably . . .

Posted: 2008-06-22

Rooms on the cheap

Creating beautiful living spaces can be done inexpensively

If life is like a box of chocolates then today's featured room will fit right in. The colour scheme in this delicious bedroom was inspired by a velvety dark chocolate topped with soft pink icing; a delectable combination in both . . .

Posted: 2008-06-22

Outdoors needs decor help too

Weather-proofing can be combined with tasteful colour and design

The most successful interior decorating is accomplished in stages. It takes time to accumulate the furnishings, colour palettes and the personal touches that make your rooms compelling for you and the way you live. Outdoor spaces are no different. Make . . .

Posted: 2008-06-22

Cut the trash: Reduce, reuse recycle

Let's face it we all produce garbage, and we are all part of the problem. The good news is that we can also be part of the solution. Studies show that 65 per cent of garbage can be recycled or . . .

Posted: 2008-06-22