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<p>Laurie Mustard / Winnipeg Free Press</p><p>This Gaines Brothers cabinet grand piano is believed to have been built in the 1880s, meaning the wood used in its construction may have started growing in the 1700s. And, it could be yours.</p>

A plea on behalf of old wooden wonders

Laurie MustardMustard on Everything! 
January 12

Renovation & Design

<p>Shaw Floors</p><p>A fork can be used to lift carpet fibres that have been indented by furniture. </p>

Stick a fork in it, that carpet dent is done

Reena NerbasSolutions 
January 12

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<p>Photos by Marc LaBossiere / Winnipeg Free Press</p><p>The eight inches of interior space lost downsizing from a Crew Cab to the 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab (above) is gained in box length.</p>

Truck accessories ease reno jobs

Marc LaBossiere Reno Boss
January 6

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<p>Tamarack Farms</p><p>Ryan and Alexandra Pengelly own Tamarack Farms, where they grow quinoa and hemp.</p>

Going against the grain

Colleen Zacharias
January 5

Renovation & Design

<p>Philips Electronics / Associated Press</p><p>During the long darknesses of winter, your home&rsquo;s lighting takes on added importance. And when it comes to creative choices, there are many possibilities.</p>

Use lighting to improve your mood

Jenna Schuster
January 5

Renovation & Design

<p>Laurie Mustard / Winnipeg Free Press</p><p>Steve Chmara was named the lucky winner of the Mustard On Everything! New Year&rsquo;s giveaway. He won a Thimble Drome P-40 Flying Tiger model airplane.</p>

And the winner is...

Laurie MustardMustard on Everything! 
January 5

Renovation & Design

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Break down water cooler to clean it thoroughly

Reena NerbasSolutions  
January 5

Renovation & Design

<p>Mike Schwartz / Studio Gild</p><p>Studio Gild painted the walls of this Chicago home in Benjamin Moore&rsquo;s Midnight. &#8216;We wanted to create a space that&rsquo;s calming and cosy,&rsquo; Kristen Ekeland says. A black sideboard from Sabin adds depth, texture and drama.</p></p>

Black is the new black

Kim Cook
January 5

Renovation & Design

<p>Home Away</p><p>Winter is a good time to sell, with less competition from other sellers compared to other seasons.</p></p>

Oust competition, sell this winter

Home Advisor
December 29

Renovation & Design

<p>Melanie Lalonde &lt;p /&gt;</p><p>The larva (caterpillar) of the grey buckeye is an otherworldly creature. </p></p>

Entomological excitement

Colleen Zacharias
December 29

Renovation & Design

<p>Marc LaBossiere / Winnipeg Free Press</p><p>The majority of the 300-square-foot addition is the new kitchen, showcasing new cupboards, countertops, lighting and flooring. </p></p>

A house reimagined, a friendship revived

Marc LaBossiereReno Boss
December 29

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