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<p>Marc LaBossiere / Winnipeg Free Press</p><p>Spray foam (mint green colour) is applied to a depth of six inches in the ceiling below balcony deck to an R-36 value.</p></p>

The 'R-value' of a well insulated home

Marc LaBossiereReno Boss
December 8

Renovation & Design

<p>Crow Canyon</p><p>Crow Canyon&rsquo;s enamel roasting pans sell for US$39-$44 for a set of two.</p></p>

Enamelware serves up usable nostalgia

Megan Buerger
December 2

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<p>TC Studios / Delta Faucet</p><p>More people are relying on their home environments to boost their moods and overall sense of well-being.</p>

Self-care craze seeps into home design

Megan McDonough
December 2

Renovation & Design

<p>Katherine Frey / Washington Post file</p><p>Insulation isn&rsquo;t critical in unheated garages, but when more heating is required, proper insulation helps prevent moisture-related damage.</p>

Heated garages need new approach to insulation

Ari Marantz
December 2

Renovation & Design

<p>Laurie Mustard</p><p>Laurie Mustard might just leave his Christmas decorations packed away this year.</p>

Tips and tricks for Christmas decorating

Laurie Mustard
December 2

Renovation & Design

<p>Marc LaBossiere</p><p>Cas&#233;ta wireless remotes can be mounted on these Pico wallplate brackets, saving the installer the headache of snaking wires through insulation and other obstacles inside the walls. </p>

Let there be light!

Marc LaBossiere
December 2

Renovation & Design

<p>Supplied / LA Times</p><p>James Franco just sold his L.A. duplex for US1.35 million.</p></p>

Longoria lists Hollywood Hills mansion

Neal J. Leitereg
December 2

Renovation & Design

<p>Proven Winniers</p><p>Invincibelle Wee White hydrangea won&rsquo;t exceed 76 centimetres in height.</p>

Cultivating the perfect plants

Colleen Zacharias
December 2

Renovation & Design

<p>Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press Files</p><p>Carla Dayholos makes made-in-Manitoba gift baskets filled with all locally made products through her company The Mulberry Tree. When making your own to welcome new neighbours, try having each item represent a different wish for good fortune.</p></p>

Readers' favourite home remedies

Reena Nerbas
December 2

Renovation & Design

<p>Shelley Kirsch Design</p><p>The height and proportion of art and pictures are important to consider when hanging art in a home.</p></p>

Too-high TVs and other decor mistakes

Elizabeth Mayhew
December 2

Renovation & Design

<p>Paul Vernon / The Associated Press files</p><p>Properly sealing a home to protect against warm air and moisture intrusion into insulated spaces is a crucial part of new construction.</p>

No common condensation conundrum

Ari Marantz
November 25

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