As you like it

Bridgwater Trails two-storey teeming with options

When Spencer Curtis of Hilton Homes set his eyes on a compact lot at 136 Cherrywood Rd. in Bridgwater Trails, he knew he was in for a challenge."The lot was narrower than normal at 36 feet wide by 118 feet . . .

Posted: 2015-10-17

Green from the ground up

Dueck home environmentally friendly from top to bottom

In today's ballistically hot housing market, it's all too easy to find an infill lot, erect a good-looking home (at least, from the outside) and run off having made a quick profit. That's not Cal Dueck's building philosophy -- not by . . .

Posted: 2008-04-27

Distinguished digs

Check out this elegant and efficient Bridgwater Trails two-storey in the MHBA Spring Parade of Homes -- ON NOW!

In years gone by, a lot at least 50 feet wide would have been required to accommodate a 2, 046-square-foot, two-storey home. That’s no longer the case today, says Dave Mick, new home sales consultant for the Hampton, Randall Homes’ 2021 . . .

Posted: 2021-03-06

Time to dust off those meal-planning skills

It’s that time again, when summer freedoms are swapped for structure. Late bedtimes were fun for a spell, but they lose appeal when the kids must arrive at school awake and alert. And although ice cream every afternoon sure felt . . .

Posted: 2017-08-26

Space and style await in LaSalle

Roomy two-storey loaded with modern touches

One of the great things about heading out to the country is the feeling of freedom you get from the wide-open spaces that surround you. It’s only fitting then, that Ventura Custom Homes leaned into that theme when they designed . . .

Posted: 2023-08-12

The function quotient

South Pointe home stylish yet livable

As exciting as it is to walk through a show home loaded with tons of flashy options, style alone doesn't make a home.At the end of the day, it's a home's function quotient that makes it livable. That's something the . . .

Posted: 2015-01-03

Heavy metal

Repurposed aircraft and machine parts create unique look in home decor

When high-tech entrepreneur Matthew Hill designed his condo in Lansing, Mich., he wanted decor to reflect his personality and "pretty wild lifestyle." California-based Motoart had what he was after. They buy up junked aircraft -- everything from Second World War fighter . . .

Posted: 2008-11-16

An un-condo condo

Two-storey townhouse 'represents solid, affordable luxury'

Let's say you're a home builder, and your goal is to build a condominium that has a distinct house-like feel. To say the least, attaining that goal is a daunting task. While many accomplished builders have succeeded, just as many have . . .

Posted: 2009-03-14

Growing wish list

New plant varieties satisfy our desires

The varieties of new plants that are available to choose from this year suggest so many design possibilities for the outdoor living space. Spring is a time of exciting new introductions, trends and styles. What is on your wish list? Plants . . .

Posted: 2015-05-02

Welcome to Oz

No yellow brick road, but condos will have everything else

It's official: the Land of Oz - or, to be more precise, The OZ Condos -- are coming to Osborne Village. After a lengthy search for just the right parcel of land, Westland Construction has joined forces with master architect Sasa . . .

Posted: 2012-03-03