Otherworldly masterpiece in The Oaks

Stunning property owned by former NHL player

Back in 2011, Travis Zajac — a Winnipeg native who played 15 distinguished seasons in the NHL for the New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders — built a home in The Oaks. It wasn’t just any home; it was . . .

Posted: 2022-10-08

Central exhaust fan may be beneficial to home comfort

Question: I am the original owner of a bungalow, built in 2004, with no HRV system. But I have one of these fans in my home that was installed by the builder. No instructions were ever found and most . . .

Posted: 2022-10-01

Tips for baking a perfect loaf of bread

Question: I have recently started making bread, by hand. Everything is good, except my bread is always dry. I follow all directions exactly and the loaf looks and smells great. Any ideas? Thanks. Peggy Answer: Altitude and humidity in . . .

Posted: 2022-10-01

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