Getting it done just in time

Squeezing autumn projects into schedule always satisfying

Summer build seasons are hectic, primarily due to the congestion of projects that require attention between the time the snow melts, and moment winter is thrust upon us. Most of my usual exterior projects are scheduled on a weekly . . .

Posted: 2022-10-01

Boulevard garden takes curb appeal to whole new level

Brandon front-yard garden stunning from the sidewalk

Our notion of what the urban residential garden is all about is undergoing a dramatic change. There will always be the private backyard oasis that is shared with others at the homeowner’s invitation, but the significance of the front . . .

Posted: 2022-10-01

Bonavista two-storey dressed for success

Large, loaded and designed for active families

When families desire a two-storey come home at the end of a long day, they are typically looking for three things. First, the environment a home provides must be positive and uplifting. Second, if the home is a two-storey the . . .

Posted: 2022-10-01

Tight, tidy and better than new in St. Vital

Infill two-storey perfect for young families

Over the past few years, a good number of infill homes have been built in St. Vital. One of those areas is Havelock Avenue just west of St. Anne’s Road, where four new homes replaced older, run-down homes in the . . .

Posted: 2022-10-01

Fall Parade of Homes just two weeks away

Two weeks from now, the newest trends in home building design and the latest fashions in home decorating will be on display as Manitoba’s best home builders showcase over 100 new show homes during the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s . . .

Posted: 2022-10-01

Soap and water likely enough to remove gasoline stains from concrete

Question: Gas spilled onto the concrete floor in the garage. Is there any way to get rid of it? Laura Answer: Remove gasoline stains on your driveway with the following technique: Using a garden hose, spray the area with . . .

Posted: 2022-09-24

Preventing cabin foundation shift a challenge

Question: We have a cabin in the Whiteshell and are looking at a re-level, after about 12 years. The cabin always moves towards the back of the property. It is built on 24-inch square pads and posts right now. . . .

Posted: 2022-09-24

Keep your indoor plants healthy

Tropical plants and tender succulents are in the house

With nighttime temperatures dipping below 10 C on several nights already this September, one of the first tasks for many gardeners this month has been to move tropical plants and tender succulents indoors for the winter. Tropical plants can . . .

Posted: 2022-09-24

A little support goes a long way

Having a caring shoulder to lean on is always appreciated

This column marks a milestone – 312 columns, and six full years of Reno Boss. Throughout this journey, this column has provided an outlet through which the renovations and construction jobs undertaken are chronicled, a jobsite diary of sorts . . .

Posted: 2022-09-24

On point in Prairie Pointe

Attached two-storey loaded with fashion and function

When Spencer Curtis and his design team at Hilton Homes designed their new attached two-storey show home at 178 Ken Wong Bay in Prairie Pointe, their mission was simple. “Basically, we wanted it to be a home that just happened . . .

Posted: 2022-09-24