Shower stall update flows smoothly

Basement bathroom reno in Norwood Flats stands tall

Basement bathrooms can be tricky: the floor often has a slope towards a nearby floor drain, and the available space is often limited. The lower-level lavatory of a house in Norwood Flats was due for a shower stall update. . . .

Posted: 2022-10-22

Pumice stone will take stains out of grout

Question: Can you please suggest an effective way to clean bathroom grout? Best, Lu Answer: Purchase a handy little piece of pumice stone. Pour some dish soap onto the pumice stone and wet it, then lightly scrub the grout; looks . . .

Posted: 2022-10-22

Anyone wanna help re-purpose a piano?

Family heirloom in need of a modern makeover

Each week I receive fascinating feedback from readers, and this one I’m sharing with you today shows at least a few fine folks are turning the corner when it comes to keeping that dear old family piano. Presenting, from family . . .

Posted: 2022-10-22

Designed with style and purpose in Sage Creek

Fall Parade of Homes: Spacious bungalow features finished lower-level

It’s not always the big design features that make a home a pleasure to spend time in. Rather, it’s the little, thoughtful touches that make it special. Gino’s Home design team kept that in mind when they conceived their new 2022 . . .

Posted: 2022-10-22

Tips to help you enjoy the Fall Parade of Homes

The 2022 Fall Parade of Homes is well underway! Over the past week, people have been visiting the many Parade show homes on display in communities across Manitoba. Despite the ongoing challenges and delays our builders and developers have . . .

Posted: 2022-10-22

Custom-built bungalow ready to go in Grande Pointe

Loaded with features and only minutes from city

If the parents of a young, growing family were asked to describe their vision of a perfect move-up home, several attributes would be front-and-centre. First and foremost, it would be in move-in-ready condition. Second, it would feature a layout that . . .

Posted: 2022-10-22

Fall parade of Homes begins TODAY

Today’s the day! The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s 2022 Fall Parade of Homes officially opens at 1 p.m. today, showcasing over 100 new show homes built by 31 of Manitoba’s best home builders. Once again, the MHBA is proud to . . .

Posted: 2022-10-15

Home renovations require careful consideration

Mustard is still in the planning stages at his humble abode

The problem with sitting home alone convalescing as I’ve been doing the past four weeks is you start noticing the condition your house is in. You begin to realize the level of upgrade it needs to bring it up to . . .

Posted: 2022-10-15

Air purifier likely required to remove cannabis odours

Question: I was scrolling the internet to get a solution to the marijuana smell problem in my semi-detached house. The neighbour tenant lady smokes weed and I can notice it coming in my kitchen area, which shares a common . . .

Posted: 2022-10-15

Terra-cotta will keep that brown suag moist

Question: Does leaving a ceramic disk in the brown sugar container, actually make a difference? Robert Answer: I always store a piece of terra-cotta in my brown sugar container. Soak the disk in water for about five minutes. Because . . .

Posted: 2022-10-15