Little garden turned into a blockbuster

VANCOUVER -- It was four years ago that I first noticed Agnes and Manuel Mendoza's garden. It seemed as if overnight a garden had appeared around this little house on. Suddenly, there were trees -- maple, willow, cherry, catalpa, witch hazel . . .

Posted: 2008-07-20

Dazzling design

Architectural masterpiece with river view remains a stunner

With its riverside location and oversized lots populated with mature elm, pine and birch trees, Kildonan Drive is one of the city’s most historic and revered streets. On any given day, there’s plenty of quiet activity happening on the street: folks . . .

Posted: 2020-10-24

Family home loaded with style

Playing up the drama without compromising functionality

Spencer Curtis of Hilton Homes is the first to admit that 284 Cherrywood Rd. — a.k.a. the Eva — is filled with style. However, while the 2, 184 sq. ft., two-storey home possesses more than its fair share of fashion, it’s . . .

Posted: 2019-03-09

Palace aforethought

Three-year-old bungalow offers space and luxury in spades

Sean Kirady of RE/MAX One Group says pride of ownership is apparent the moment you walk in the front door of 3 Hill Grove Point, an 1, 894 square-foot walkout bungalow built by Gino’s Homes in 2015. "The home is absolutely . . .

Posted: 2018-04-21

Country-like cosiness

Located just outside city limits, new K & S home offers best of both worlds, with subtle style

Sometimes, a home — in a mysterious but sublime way — speaks to your senses. That’s the case with the Ponderosa, K & S Custom Homes’ new show home at 391 Grande Pointe Meadows Blvd. in Grande Pointe Meadows. The instant . . .

Posted: 2024-11-23

Easy living

St. Vital rental community offers alternative to condo ownership

When Sherwood Developments' Fausto Pereira conceived the Enclave a few years ago, he knew he was taking a calculated risk. Previously, Pereira had built condominium communities such as the Waterfront (St. Mary's Road) the Excelsior (Waterfront Drive in the Exchange) . . .

Posted: 2015-11-21

Incorporate boulders into the landscape for form, colour and texture

The physical properties of the various elements in a landscape, such as colour, form and texture, play a significant role in determining the overall impact on the homeowner, visitors and passersby. Consider for a moment the effect of just one colour, . . .

Posted: 2015-07-18

Salt bland pretzels and toss them in the oven

QUESTION – I purchased low sodium pretzels and they taste bland. Is there a way to add saltiness to my store-bought pretzels? Abby ANSWER – Yes, here is an easy fix. Drop the pretzels onto a baking sheet and lightly spritz them . . .

Posted: 2021-04-03

Quirky classic

Modern touches make former store on Arlington a unique gem

The moment you set your gaze on 47 Arlington St., you instinctively know there's something different -- very different -- about the home. Those instincts are well-justified, said Re/Max Performance Realty's Todd Sykes. "This home was built in 1922 and was a . . .

Posted: 2013-05-04

Customizable home can fit any family's needs

Brand-new model unveiled during Fall Parade of Homes

Budgets are tight for young families looking for a spacious home, but acquiring more room typically comes at a cost. Chris Magas of Daytona Homes says the master builder is unveiling a brand-new model, the Endeavour, during the 2019 Fall Parade . . .

Posted: 2019-09-07