The perfect first impression

Thoughtfully designed bungalow delights from the get-go

With new home designs, builders don’t get a second chance to make a first impression. Which is to say, it only takes a prospective homebuyer about 30 seconds to size up a home. If the home’s entry point is appealing and . . .

Posted: 2019-07-06

GARDENING: Ready, set...

Gardeners hit greenhouses in preparation for planting

Spring is here, but do we still need to exercise some restraint in our eagerness to plant? In the case of hardy herbaceous perennials, it's a good rule of thumb to gradually adapt greenhouse-grown plants from their protected environment to the . . .

Posted: 2012-05-19

Hidden gem

Fully updated bungalow nestled in a treed, secluded enclave

Some neighbourhoods in the city can remain somewhat undiscovered, and St. Vital’s Bright Oaks is one of them. Discreetly tucked away between River Park South and Pulberry, and situated between St. Mary’s Road and a bow of the Red River, . . .

Posted: 2025-02-15

Designed to dazzle in Oak Bluff West

Large two-storey loaded with flair and function

Ask any builder, and they’ll tell you that building a luxury home is an exercise in maintaining discipline. The reason for the need to stay on the straight and narrow is simple: if they give into the desire to create . . .

Posted: 2023-06-03

Space and style

Mid-sized, two-storey home goes big with astute layout facilitating abundant light

If there’s any one factor that plays a key role in a family’s decision to purchase a home, it’s how a home feels the first time they step inside it. Should the first impression be favourable, there’s a good chance . . .

Posted: 2023-12-16

Extraordinary in every way in Taylor Farm

Designer Headingley home checks off all the boxes

When the design team at Artista Homes set about designing a bungalow on a huge riverfront lot at 60 Curry Dr. in Headingley’s Taylor Farm, they had one goal in mind. That goal? To put an entirely new spin on what a . . .

Posted: 2022-06-25

Ambience abounds in Grande Pointe Meadows

The Pritchard is a thoughful, serene design

A peaceful, inviting ambience that washes over you the moment you step inside can be challenging for new home builders to achieve. According to Bruce Gemmel, sales consultant for the 1, 595 square-foot bungalow at 464 Maconnell Lane in Grande Pointe . . .

Posted: 2021-07-03

SOLUTIONS: Carpet cleaning tip can clean cleaner too

QUESTION: Here is my solution for soap scraps and bars; you can purchase a soap saver bag at Wal-Mart. Hang one in the shower for every member in your family. When the bar gets worn, keep it handy for sink, . . .

Posted: 2012-01-21

One more foot makes lots more home

Wider home means plenty of space to move around

AT first glance, it would seem that making a home 68 square feet larger than a similar model wouldn't make a big difference. Maybe not a big difference, says Quest Residential Real Estate's Fred Dawes, sales representative for Ventura Custom Homes. . . .

Posted: 2010-06-19

Designing for kids

Choose furniture that's flexible, stylish and durable

Children grow up fast, and furnishing a kid's room to keep up with their likes and dislikes can quickly put a dent in any parent's wallet. A timeless design means parents don't have to replace furniture every year or two. But . . .

Posted: 2011-10-01