Bungalow of beauty in Bison Run

New design allows for single storey on narrow lot

Over the last five years or so, building lots in newer communities throughout the city have become narrower to reduce cost and increase housing density. The by-product of that trend is fewer and fewer bungalows being built within city limits. Consequently, . . .

Posted: 2024-04-13

Bringing luxury and function together

Bridgwater Trails show home emphasizes virtues of 'less is more' design philosophy

Wow factor. It’s something every home entered in the 2019 Fall Parade of Homes possesses to one degree or another. And while builders want to impress would-be new homebuyers with stunning, fashion-forward show homes, they must be careful not to go overboard . . .

Posted: 2019-09-14

Rethink the townhouse

Space and luxury distinguish Rothesay development

These days, it's hard for families to find a decent starter home for under $250, 000.However, if you reside in the city's northeast sector -- the River East area to be precise -- we may have a solution for you: . . .

Posted: 2012-07-21

Truly livable condo

And its location is hard to beat

There aren't many instances where a condominium can be compared favourably to a single family home.That's because so many condominiums -- whether they be townhome or apartment-style units -- don't have either the square footage, number of bedrooms or finishes . . .

Posted: 2012-12-29

Never a better time to shop local

Manitoba gifts should be on top of your list

This holiday season, change the conversation with distinctly Manitoban gifts. Savour the flavours harvested in the wild forest. Surprise that special someone not once, not twice, but three times or more with a flower subscription delivered to their home or . . .

Posted: 2017-12-16

Overwhelm unpleasant odours with ones that fade

Question: I own a cedar-lined hope chest that I purchased several years ago (second-hand), privately, from a business contact. It smells like mothballs inside, probably due to the previous owner storing something inside, with mothballs. How might I try to . . .

Posted: 2017-09-30

Finding the middle ground

Charleswood two-storey is a livable looker

Designing a show home is no easy task. On the one hand, a builder’s goal is simple: to draw in prospective buyers by wowing them with luxurious features such as exotic cabinetry, eye-catching countertops and fabulous flooring. On the other hand . . .

Posted: 2018-06-09

Comfort meets class in Highland Pointe

Spacious two-storey shines in Spring Parade of Homes

Building a spacious two-storey home on a lot that’s sub-40-feet in width is a stern challenge. Yet, Discovery Homes resoundingly answered that challenge with the Fairview C, its stunning 2024 Spring Parade of Homes entry at 14 Thrush St. in . . .

Posted: 2024-03-09

Contemporary design in a compact space

Fortune Homes model packs big punch, cutting-edge features

It's something home builders do on a regular basis: when confronted with a challenge, they get creative.Which is exactly what Fortune Homes owner George Kwan did when time came to build a brand-new home on a compact 25-foot-by-100-foot infill lot . . .

Posted: 2015-05-23

Getting rid of ants with kitchen favourites

Question: How do I get ants to leave my yard? They seem to take over a different area each summer, and they bite. — Roberta Answer: There are many solutions for tackling ants. What works for one will not necessarily work . . .

Posted: 2018-07-07