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<p>Marilyn Latta</p><p>Study participant Marilyn Latta gardens for enjoyment and a love of beauty. As the study finds, people&rsquo;s reasons for gardening are as diverse as the gardens themselves.</p>

Grassroots sustainability understood

Colleen Zacharias
September 16

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<p>Photos by Laurie Mustard / Winnipeg Free Press</p><p>As the guide says, take a page from the beaver&rsquo;s book when constructing your new home &mdash; they know how to give a dam!</p>

Experience is the best teacher

Laurie Mustard
September 16

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<p>The wooden surfaces are all brown-treated and I added a bannister on one side of the stairs for added safety.</p>

Let's talk about decks

Marc LaBossiere
September 16

Renovation & Design

<p>Michael Allen / Winnipeg Free Press</p><p>In southern Manitoba, Swedish aspen and tower poplar are highly susceptible to bronze leaf.</p>

Be on the lookout for diseased poplars

Michael Allen
September 16

Renovation & Design

<p>Supplied</p><p>If you have concerns about aluminum wiring in your home hiring a licensed electrician to inspect and upgrade items at all the connections is a prudent solution. </p>

Find a trusted expert for electrical upgrades

Ari Marantz 
September 16

Renovation & Design

<p>Freeman Herbs / The Canadian Press </p><p>No matter how you pronounce it, basil is one of the most popular herbs in Canada.</p>

Store fresh basil for use after the freeze comes

Reena Nerbas 
September 16

Renovation & Design

<p>Fotolia</p><p>Ab wheels allow for both stomach workouts as well as whole-body exercising.</p>

How to work out at home like a trainer

Audrey Noble
September 9

Renovation & Design

<p>Marc LaBossiere / Winnipeg Free Press</p><p>Area of newly strapped and drywalled ceiling, painted with recessed lighting installed.</p></p></p>

Skip the stipple

Marc LaBossiere
September 9

Renovation & Design

<p>BORIS MINKEVICH / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS</p><p>That's a boiler? Plumber-in-training Landon Buis (left) and Robert Boulet, owner/operator of Priority Plumbing and Heating, flank a much more efficient boiler &mdash; in terms of both space and fuel-usage &mdash; than the word calls to mind.</p>

Take your boiler from beast to radiant beauty

Wendy King
September 9

Renovation & Design

<p>Kris Rogers Photography</p><p>Designers Sarah Roussos-Karakaian and Nick Karakaian strategically placed this mirror in their basement Airbnb to not only provide an opportunity for guests to check their appearance before heading out for the day, but also to reflect light. </p></p>

Take your basement apartment to the next level

Maia Silber
September 9

Renovation & Design

<p>Submitted</p><p>Grandma Lyle (right) with my sister, Lynne. Grandma Lyle was a professional caregiver.</p>

Giving thanks to those who give

Laurie Mustard
September 9

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