Inner space

The Ambassador built for family living on every level

Say what you will, but when it comes to family living, few homes offer what well-conceived cab-over designs do: a spacious, efficient and family-friendly layout. Notice that the key phrase here is "well-conceived". If a cab-over design is slapped together in . . .

Posted: 2010-03-06

Unified design in Sage Creek

Spring Parade of Homes entry a perfect blend of style and comfort

Luxury doesn’t have to be complicated.In fact, a home tends to be more luxurious when restraint is applied to its overall design. If done right everything comes together to create a refined, functional feel throughout the entire home. That’s exactly the . . .

Posted: 2021-02-27

Like-new former show home has everything

Young family could slide right into this starter house

Young families often find themselves between a rock and a hard place when looking for a well-appointed and affordable starter home. On the one hand, they can consider purchasing an updated, 1, 200-sq.-ft. bungalow in an established neighbourhood for around $350, . . .

Posted: 2019-01-05

Hosting an Instagram Worthy Brunch

Do you ever wonder how you can up your brunch game? You don’t have to be a professional chef to make your Sunday brunch look like something straight out of Food & Wine magazine. A carefully curated menu, a few . . .

Posted: 2019-11-01

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

Bright side of the road

Two-storey design perfect for young families

When it comes to new home designs, a little imagination can go a long way. An excellent example of an imaginative design is the Kensington Homes show home at 148 Cherrywood Rd. in Bridgwater Trails. At 1, 640 square feet, . . .

Posted: 2016-01-09

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

Country living in the city

Renovated home offers the best of both worlds

With its modest exterior, 665 Harstone Rd. blends in well with all the other homes on the street. The only hint there might be more to the home than meets the eye is the smart stucco siding, fresh-looking paint job and . . .

Posted: 2018-03-03

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

Efficiency has its benefits

New home feels much larger than listed square footage

Perhaps the biggest challenge in today’s new-home market is keeping home prices as affordable as possible. To achieve that, builders are now routinely building on smaller lots, which often measure 38 to 40 feet wide by 110 to 120 feet deep. . . .

Posted: 2019-05-04