Archive : October 2004

Formulate suburban lot strategy

The Winnipeg Real Estate Board has been a long-time advocate for more multi-family units and is continuing to push for provincial government reform to the present rent control regime (rent control was discussed in last week’s column)....

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Basic techniques used when working with plywood

There are certain basics to follow when working with plywood. Always store plywood panels off the floor in a cool, dry place for several weeks.  Lay the panels flat on two-by-fours or stack them on edge on two-by-fours and brace...

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Nothing mysterious

According to folklore, Hallowe’en is the time when ghosts, goblins, two-legged beasties and things go bump in the night. Every Manitoba city, town, village and hamlet has its share of reported “things that go bump in the night.&...

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Search out all drafts in your home

The severity of the local climate obviously impacts home comfort.  But, there are also a number of other factors that come into play.  If your home is less comfortable than you like, assess the situation by searching out al...

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Rent control reform across Canada

by Tonya Moreton Manitoba and Quebec residential rental property owners and managers remain hopeful that their governments will follow the lead of provinces like B.C. and Alberta while investigating possible changes to their Resident...

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Another tax increase?

In 2003, the city of Winnipeg collected 9.1 per cent less in real per capita municipal property taxes than it did in 1990, according to the study, Straight Talk: Property Taxes in Western Canada’s Big Six, by Casey Vander Ploeg of the...

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