Homes

David Coulson's Duncan home is filled with the soft rustle of the

'Garden nut' harvested first crop 4 years in

I saw a notice recently about a class-action lawsuit against a shingle company. The problem was with their organic shingles not lasting as long as they should. A couple of companies have recently come under fire with this product.

Condo boom opens up compact market to make most of space

Mike Holmes >E2

Blanket covered with printed story

Dear Reena: I have a tip and a question. To keep my black clothes looking new and fresh, about every six months or so I put a package of black fabric dye (Rit or Tintex) in with all my black loads.

Life has been a bit rushed these past few months. It's the kind of busy that causes me to turn completely inward in search of a little comfort and solitude.

You loved your home when you bought it. But your circumstances have changed - your family has grown or you need to take care of an aging relative. You need a bigger house.

Dear Debbie: We have a small space in our basement where we want to make a craft area, a place to do hobbies and school projects for the kids. Please help with some ideas on how to set it up to work for everyone.