1665 Search Results for "hot wing maple"
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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
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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
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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
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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
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A condo that hits home
Townhouse boasts space, a basement and low condo fees
Many people looking for a new home dismiss condominiums for one of three reasons.First, apartment-style condominiums -- especially if you have a growing family -- don't have enough space. Second, a high percentage of townhome units don't have basements. And . . .
Posted: 2013-08-17
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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
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Better than a starter
West End home full of upgrades
If you're a young couple looking for a starter home -- and have a budget of less than $200, 000 -- finding a good first home can be a challenge.A young couple's search might centre around older areas, such as . . .
Posted: 2012-07-01
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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
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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
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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