Mancana ash trees hit with fungal disease

Spray treatments should be just the ticket

The following is a selection of interesting questions I have had from many people in both the Winnipeg area and southern Manitoba. QUESTION -- The leaves of my Mancana ash dried up this summer, and there are wide openings in the . . .

Posted: 2008-08-24

Functionality, without lacking in style

Sage Creek home perfect for an active family

No matter how good a new home design might be, there’s always room for improvement. With that in mind, the design team at Kensington Homes overhauled one of their most established plans to make it even more functional. "Basically, they took a . . .

Posted: 2017-12-16

TREE CARE: Questions of poplar (and other) interest

I get hundreds of requests for information about trees and shrubs every year. Here are a few I thought might have popular interest for readers of this column. QUESTION: For the last couple of years, the leaves of my large poplar . . .

Posted: 2010-08-21

Style options endless for galley kitchen

But beware a weight-bearing wall

QUESTION -- We have just moved into a home that requires some renovating. In particular, we want to focus on the kitchen. One of the features we liked was the reclaimed brick wall between the kitchen and the dining . . .

Posted: 2009-01-17

Jewel of an opportunity on Jubilee

Plenty of utility and style in this move-in ready charmer

Every now and then, you pass by a home and – for some unknown reason – sense that there’s something special about it. That’s the feeling that hits you when you train your gaze on 814 Jubilee Ave. Almost immediately, your eye . . .

Posted: 2021-12-31

'Personal' describes 2014 design trends

Wide-ranging offerings from designers known and unknown

If there is one word to describe the design trends we'll see in 2014, it's "personal." "We entertain so much in our home, we're becoming super savvy about design, " says Karen Kang, the director of strategic partnerships and programming for . . .

Posted: 2014-02-01

Remarkable reno

$1 million in upgrades takes house a second step above

It's not something you see very often: a home that's been renovated to the tune of approximately $1 million. Somewhat unbelievably -- this is Winnipeg, after all -- that's what happened inside 37 Kerslake Dr. in Tuxedo: a home already a . . .

Posted: 2011-09-03

Modern renovation freshens up bungalow

Open-concept floor plan maximizes livable space

Every now and then, one house will catch your attention as you’re walking (or driving) down a street. For some reason, it just has a special quality that draws you in for a closer look.That’s the case with 75 Buckle . . .

Posted: 2016-12-10

Ready to entertain

Bonavista home perfect for families or career-oriented couples

Discovery Homes assistant general manager Julie Smith says the company’s design team and management couldn’t wait to open 201 Bonaventure for public viewing. "We’re really excited to bring a new look not just to Discovery Homes, but to Winnipeg. This home . . .

Posted: 2017-07-22

Start strong in St. Vital

Stylish condo loaded with value and versatility

Starting out in life is rarely easy. Take, for example, a young professional who just landed their first job. School is finally done and they’re ready to spread their wings and get a place of their own. The corporate ladder, however, can . . .

Posted: 2021-09-25