Style, space, location

Spread out in this beautifully designed family home

Buying a resale home can be a scary proposition.The reason for that is simple — you’re buying a home that can be anywhere from one year or 100 (or more) years old. Whether a home has been around for a . . .

Posted: 2017-02-04

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

Big house on the Prairie

Awesome location just the beginning with Charleswood beauty

Picture this: You're driving in a rural setting dominated by Manitoba's Prairie attributes -- wide-open fields, endless blue sky (rare as it's been of late) and a gentle breeze blowing. Yet -- though you feel like you're outside city limits -- . . .

Posted: 2010-06-26

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

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

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

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

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