Washington innovating the apple

Cosmic Crisp is the latest invention bred in the state

What’s apparent in every trade discussion between Washington state’s farmers and nursery growers and Canadian buyers is the ever-present appreciation for the strong trade relationships between the two countries. The Washington state plant breeders, trade specialists and commercialization experts, who work . . .

Posted: 2019-11-02

Contemporary twist

River Heights home is best of both worlds for buyers wanting both an old neighbourhood and a new house

As alluring as River Heights' centrality and beauty is, there's a downside to acquiring a home in the area. That downside is that you'll likely be laying out your hard-earned dollars for a home that's somewhere in the neighbourhood of . . .

Posted: 2014-07-26

Raising the roof

St. Vital home sits higher, has eco-friendly features and is functional

It's easy to walk through a show home and take its design for granted. What prospective buyers don't see is all the effort that went into that design. "When I build a home, I always think about the overall process, " said . . .

Posted: 2012-12-08

Colour, texture make the difference in small gardens

MT. LEBANON, Pa. — Ina Block wasn’t interested in gardening. She was content to watch the spreading yews she and her husband planted take over the yard around the house they built in Mt. Lebanon in 1964. But her friend . . .

Posted: 2017-11-04

GOOD to GO

Waverley Heights bungalow move-in-ready

Young families looking for a starter home often experience two different schools of thought. The first entails buying a more "affordable" home (say, around $250, 000) that needs updating, and performing the required updates over a period of five years . . .

Posted: 2016-05-14

Age is just a number

Space, light and a view of a park and river make this 1994 abode a winner

If a 19-year-old home were, say, an automobile, it would be nowhere near as contemporary as today's new designs. Fortunately, homes don't date themselves (in most cases, that is) nearly as quickly as autos. In fact, if a house is well-designed, . . .

Posted: 2013-09-14

Forward thinking

Check out this stunning two-storey in the Spring Parade of Homes

When it comes to designing a family-oriented home, style and livability are not mutually exclusive. Which is to say that while style is important — everyone likes a visually-appealing home — functionality must not be overlooked, especially where active families are . . .

Posted: 2021-03-13

Movin’ on up to Wellington Crescent

Luxury penthouse loaded with style and convenience

Creating the quintessential luxury condominium is no easy task. The first step in achieving that lofty goal is to put much thought into the suite’s design. From there, a liberal dose of creativity must be poured into the design to ensure . . .

Posted: 2023-05-20

Love affair with well-built condominiums

APPARENTLY, pent-up home buying demand in the Waverley West area isn't confined to Bridgwater Forest and South Pointe.As it's turned out, if you build condominiums -- build them well, in a prime location and at an attractive price point - . . .

Posted: 2011-09-10

Little touches add warm welcome to a room

Classic Canadiana can blend with contemporary accessories

Pine furniture, patchwork quilts and artwork featuring windswept pines, canoes and beavers are essential elements to capturing a taste of classic Canadiana. It doesn't matter whether you live in a sleek urban townhome or an old farmhouse in the country, blending . . .

Posted: 2008-07-13