Monterey will second-floor you

Innovative design wows visitors

The first thing that draws your gaze to 7 Snowberry Circle is its angled roofline and rich grey vertical siding — a pair of very cool design features. As fetching as those features are, on the home’s upper level, there’s another . . .

Posted: 2017-04-29

RENOVATIONS: Chain-reaction reno

Wallpaper issue triggers major revamp

Great renovations can begin with one seemingly insignificant act. At least, that's how Ron Funk and Cheryl Digby's reno of a 1900-square-foot bungalow in Morden began. "I was sitting at the kitchen table eating supper when I noticed a little piece of . . .

Posted: 2014-02-22

Settle in at the lake

Gimli home so much more than a cottage

The moment you drive up to this Gimli home you realize you're surrounded by serenity. Head out into your backyard, and you've got Lake Winnipeg. Step out your front door and you're privy to a view of Links at the Lake . . .

Posted: 2013-07-06

Little piece of heaven

Staying put worth the extra cost of reno

Contractors will tell you it is less expensive to build new than to renovate. This is true, but what if you love the property on which your house is built because the land fronts the Assiniboine River, is adorned with . . .

Posted: 2014-08-09

The whole package

Annex condo/townhouse project in Richmond West highly comprehensive

When the brain trust at Karma Developments discovered a four-hectare tract of land off Lee Boulevard and Barnes Street in the Richmond West area, they couldn't believe their good fortune. However, instead of being dumbstruck at their fortuitous find, they acted . . .

Posted: 2011-05-14

Springfield retreat built with great attention to detail and quality

'A gem in every way'

When George Oost and his family moved to Manitoba from southern Ontario in 2004 to enjoy Manitoba's wide-open spaces, they wanted their new home to reflect the beauty of its surroundings. Given the lot they chose -- a mature, five-acre piece . . .

Posted: 2008-09-21

Family home is move-in ready

River Park South charmer loaded with updates

In today's balanced real estate market, a high percentage of solid, well-located homes aren't selling as quickly as many vendors might like. The reason for that is simple: vendors often balk at the notion of updating their home in key areas. . . .

Posted: 2015-01-31

Solid choice

Waterside Estates bungalow offers terrific amenities and exceptional value

As neighbourhoods go in the city, Transcona’s Waterside Estates is one that tends to fly under the radar of prospective home buyers. Found on a mid-sized tract of land on the south side of Dugald Road off Guy Savoie Drive . . .

Posted: 2016-03-12

Unlike other condos

Bungalow-style unit has all the amenities of a house

According to Lifestyles Real Estate’s Charlene Urbanski, bungalow-style condominiums are a rare commodity. "Right now, there aren’t many for sale in the Winnipeg area — there are about 30 in total including East St. Paul, " she says. "I’ve just listed such . . .

Posted: 2017-05-13

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Don't raise home humidity for new flooring

QUESTION: Could you please give us some advice in regards to humidifiers and hardwood flooring. We have ordered hardwood flooring for our main floor. It's a Brazilian hardwood called Tiger Wood. We were told by the flooring company that the . . .

Posted: 2013-11-23