Gem with a view

Windows help make creekside Pritchard Farm home a stunner

Picture this: It's an early winter Manitoba morning. The sun's shining, and there's freshly fallen snow on the ground. Not knowing this, you wander into your kitchen for a mid-morning cup of coffee. As you pass by the rear of your . . .

Posted: 2011-11-19

Fresh and fashionable in East Fort Garry

Infill two-storey includes secondary suite

One of the biggest reservations home buyers have about infill homes is the quality of the build. There are no such concerns with a new 2, 144 sq. ft., two-storey home that occupies a large, mature lot at 906 Riverwood . . .

Posted: 2023-06-24

River Heights bungalow's charm stands out

Updated home features great livability

With its tree-lined streets and a wonderful cross-section of home designs, it’s no accident River Heights is one of the city’s most sought after neighbourhoods. Few neighbourhoods match its walkability, mature beauty and central location. That said, there’s a potential downside associated . . .

Posted: 2018-06-30

Ultimate family home in Sage Creek

Adabtable two-storey offers efficient layout

Large, active families tend to look for three things in a new home. First, it must be functional. Second, it must possess a layout that provides a well-ordered sense of space. And third, style must be woven seamlessly into the home’s overall . . .

Posted: 2022-07-02

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

Stylish and sophisticated in Sage Creek

Tudor with a twist in this modern design

No matter what street in the city you walk or drive down, there’s always one home that stands out from the rest. That’s the case with Yellow Moon Crescent in Sage Creek. There it is, amid countless modern-looking homes: a stately . . .

Posted: 2023-01-07

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

Kitchen culmination

Final days of project inspire welcome awe in homeowners

Nothing is more satisfying than a homeowner’s smile when entering a newly remodelled space upon completion, along with the subsequent moments of silence as the desired fresh new look is taken in for the first time. Kitchen renovations are very . . .

Posted: 2026-02-28

History lesson

Charming and massive home has endless possibilities

Caught up in the grind of daily life, we’re often largely oblivious to the historic treasures that surround us. Case in point is Balmoral Street, which runs both south and north off Broadway. While most folks have, at one time or . . .

Posted: 2020-12-26

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