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<p>Once the unit and the sleeve was removed, the void in the wall was framed, insulated, and made weather-resistant.</p>

Clearing the air-conditioner

Marc LaBossiere
February 3

Renovation & Design

<p>Hauling junk from the 20th floor was made easier with the convertible dolly.</p>

High-rise helper

Marc LaBossiere
January 27

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<p>Photos by Marc LaBossiere / Winnipeg Free Press</p> <p>This little guy was caught after the very first night the eight humane traps were set, and freed later to the wood pile in the backyard.</p>

There’s a mouse in the house

Marc LaBossiere
January 20

Renovation & Design

<p>Photos by Marc LaBossiere / Winnipeg Free Press</p> <p>Prior to painting the structure flat black, the shelving unit received a test run to ensure the drums fit perfectly.</p>

Percussion perfection

Marc LaBossiere
January 13

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<p>Photos by Marc LaBossiere / Winnipeg Free Press</p> <p>The air gap technology shown on the underside of the 23.5-inch square panel.</p>

Subfloor a sensible solution

Marc LaBossiere
January 6

Renovation & Design

<p>Marc LaBossiere / Winnipeg Free Press</p> <p>A diamond-tip masonry bit and light pressure, with water to periodically cool the bit, is the trick when drilling tile.</p>

Drilling is not always thrilling

Marc LaBossiere
December 30

Renovation & Design

The best high demand plants in 2023 (besides Hydrangea)

Colleen Zacharias
December 30

Renovation & Design

<p>Alla Olkhovska photo</p> <p>The power of flowers: Alla Olkhovska, 38, finds hope and resilience in her gardens in war-torn Kharkiv, Ukraine.</p>

Sowing seeds of hope

Colleen Zacharias
December 23

Renovation & Design

<p>Photos by Marc LaBossiere / Winnipeg Free Press</p> <p>The Christmas tree lights on an HBN indoor Wi-Fi outlet is controlled by the HBN Smart App, on a weekday and weekend on/off schedule.</p>

High-tech control, low-stress setup

Marc LaBossiere
December 23

Renovation & Design

<p>photos by Marc LaBossiere / Winnipeg Free Press</p> <p>To meet the 60-inch gap requirement for a proper tub installation, the walls were built out and a slim bulkhead was created for an esthetically cohesive look creating a cove for the tub-shower area.</p>

Spatial quirks call for a few design tweaks

Marc LaBossiere
December 16

Renovation & Design

<p>Myra Froc</p> <p>A woody Rockii lineage peony in full bloom in Myra Froc&rsquo;s garden in the Qu&rsquo;Appelle Valley, Sask.</p>

Peonies perfect for Prairies

Colleen Zacharias
December 16

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