Reduce the Risk of Your Car Being Stolen
June 28, 2008
Text by Tom Hamilton Cars and trucks are stolen every day. They are stolen to be stripped for replacement parts or the audiovisual components inside, stolen for joy riding, stolen for resale by chop shops, or for deportation across the border. Many things add to the allure for a car thief but availability and ease to ... Read More
Art/Paintings – Enrich your look
June 28, 2008
Collecting art can be one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling hobbies. A beautiful work of art can provide a lifetime of visual pleasure. Buying contemporary and original works of art can enrich your life. As John Keats said,” A thing of beauty is joy for ever”. According to Peter Miller of the Japan-based Kamakura Print ... Read More
Truth in a Tulip
June 24, 2008
By A. Barkman One fall a bright orange sign in a hardware store caught my attention: "Spring Bulbs - 50% off." When I got home, friend hubby peeked into the bag. "Since when did that hardware store start selling onions? "They're not onions. They're flower bulbs." "Either way, they look lousy." He was skeptical, and I can't say I blame ... Read More
Swelter Your Tensions Away in a Personal Sauna
June 15, 2008
Text by Lori Broadfoot The European tradition of sauna baths began in Finland over 2000 years ago. Today in Finland almost every family will have one because of the benefits of sauna baths for mind, body and soul. The Manitoba climate, with long, cold dry winters, is very similar to that of northern Europe, and the ... Read More
Plumbing Maintenance tips
June 15, 2008
Text by RMB Plumbing and Heating Steps to take, to avoid expensive household damages. Main water valve. Check for rusted fittings or small water leaks. This is your main source of defence from major water damage to your house. Kitchen, bathroom, laundry room sinks. Check under all sinks. Look for rusted fittings or green calcium build up. These are signs of a ... Read More
Are You Ready To Move? An RTM Home May Be Just Right For You
June 15, 2008
Text by Lori Broadfoot A Ready To Move (RTM) house should not be confused with a pre-fabricated house, which generally refers to a house that is mass-produced and modular, or built in pieces that must be assembled on-site. An RTM is a custom-built, quality construction that is assembled in its entirety on a builder’s site, and ... Read More
Wood Fencing 101
June 12, 2008
Project By Blair Korchinski Building a fence is one of the most basic do-it-yourself projects. With just a little planning and a little work, you can build a fence that will give you years of enjoyment. Step 1 Call Before You Dig. Call your local utility companies and have them mark where any gas, electrical or ... Read More
Affordable Imports
June 11, 2008
Text by P. Gerbrandt With winter winds reminding us that we will soon be spending more time indoors, thoughts turn to interior repairs or upgrades. This is a good time to consider replacing flooring, adding features to the family room or den, and investing in plumbing upgrades. Laminate and hardwood flooring continues to be a popular choice. In ... Read More
Octopus Salad with Black Ink Potatoes
June 10, 2008
• 1lb Octopus precooked and chopped • 4 potatoes diced ½ inch thick • 1 cup red onions • 1 pack of squid ink • 2 lemons • 1 bunch of parsley leaves only • 3 tbsp celery cut thinly • A pinch celery leaves from the heart • 2 tbsp Moroccan black olives pitted • 1 garlic clove finely chopped • Extra virgin olive ... Read More
Outdoor Furniture – What’s In for Outside
June 8, 2008
Text by Nancy Johnston Choosing outdoor furniture used to be a simple thing. A couple of rockers for the porch, a picnic table for the backyard, some folding lawn chairs, and you were done. But that was when a yard was just a yard. Now, yards and patios, terraces and decks are essential extensions of our ... Read More
