Deluxe by design

This Tuxedo stunner is a rare find

When a builder gets a huge infill lot to build on in Tuxedo, it’s a real coup. The opportunity to build a luxury home in that storied area doesn’t come along very often. Consequently, it would be easy to get . . .

Posted: 2025-07-19

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

Room to unwind

Two-storey offers flex space galore

While large families need ample space to function properly, that space must be well-ordered. The reason is simple: a logical layout allows a family to live in a more organized and orderly fashion and to have different zones that allow . . .

Posted: 2025-09-27

A townhome of your very own

Waterford Landing units offer high-end features at an affordable price

If you're a prospective new homebuyer, it's no secret home ownership isn't a cheap proposition. Whether you buy a resale home, new home or a condominium, prices can be steep, with dollar value only fair to middling. Having to perform upgrades . . .

Posted: 2014-03-01

CABIN FEVER

Lakeside gem will get your temperature rising

It's a cottage country day to die for: sun glinting off the water, waves lapping on the sandy shore and strains of Andrea Bocelli filling the air as you sip a cocktail while lounging on your balcony overlooking the beach. It . . .

Posted: 2010-05-29

Modern country charm

With unique split floor plan and built-in flexibility, Grande Pointe Meadows bungalow has plenty to offer both families and empty-nesters

For a home to be at its most livable for more than one demographic, every aspect of its design must be spot-on. That applies especially to bungalows, due to the fact they’re sought after both by families and empty-nester couples. Randall . . .

Posted: 2024-12-21

You can have it all in La Salle

Affordability, style and a fabulous community

About two years ago, Harval Homes discovered a compact tract of land in La Salle at the south end of town, a short way west on the south side of provincial road 247. Today, Lagace Place is home to 36 bungalow-style . . .

Posted: 2022-07-16

King-sized comfort

Spacious, stylish Sage Creek abode all about family functionality

While most people would think designing a king-sized home is easier than planning out a mid-sized dwelling, it’s exactly the opposite. That’s because it’s all too easy to take that space for granted. When that occurs, the result can be a . . .

Posted: 2025-11-15

Sex and murder in the wetlands

'Femme fatale' orchids and carnivores haunt the bogs

Most people are unaware of the sex and murder that goes on in the bogs of Manitoba as plants fight for survival in that nutrient-poor environment. Both carnivorous plants and orchids are highly specialized and have very specific habitat requirements. Wetland . . .

Posted: 2011-04-30

Cosy retreat

Leave city noise behind and enjoy the park-like setting

There are definite benefits associated with living outside city limits. Lots tend to be larger and more mature, property taxes are lower, and life is generally quieter and more laid back. And, depending on where a home is located, the commute . . .

Posted: 2025-05-31