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<p>MARC LABOSSIERE</p><p>In lieu of a standard shower faucet pre-plumbed within the wall, water feeds were rough-plumbed and accessed via a small opening behind the intended wall-mount shower column location, easily connected to the column using brass fittings.</p></p>

Shower stall upgrade takes messy turn

Marc LaBossiereReno boss
January 19

Renovation & Design

<p>PAUL VERNON / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FILES</p><p>Sealing off the main house attic from the attic of an attached garage is an integral part of maximizing fire protection measures.</p></p>

Sealing off garage attic aids in fire protection

Ari MarantzASK THE INSPECTOR
January 19

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<p>Walters Gardens</p><p>Purple enough for you? The larger leaves of Heuchera Wildberry Dolce are an intense shade.</p>

Grow heuchera for foliage or flowers

Colleen Zacharias
January 19

Renovation & Design

<p>Sandra McCurry</p><p>California Orange California poppy may self-seed for an abundance of new (free) plants.</p>

Prudent planting

Colleen Zacharias
January 12

Renovation & Design

<p>Robert Radifera / Aidan Design</p><p>Glass-enclosed showers with direct walk-in access are becoming increasingly popular in master bathrooms.</p>

Small touches create a great master bath

Melissa Rayworth
January 12

Renovation & Design

<p>RenoMark professionals will be available for consultations at the Winnipeg Renovation Show on now at the RBC Convention Centre. (Joe Bryksa / Free Press files)</p>

Have plan in place for weekend reno show

Lanny McInnes
January 12

Renovation & Design

<p>Pink fabric was used to upholster a custom seat cushion for a vanity bench. </p>

Reupholstering his way into her heart

Marc LaBossiereReno Boss
January 12

Renovation & Design

<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

Renovation & Design

<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

Renovation & Design

<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

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