Lakeside bungalow feels bigger than it is

Gino's Homes got every detail right in Amber Trails home

In this day of supersized new homes, 1, 650 square feet doesn't sound like much space to work with. While that is open to debate, one thing is certain: if a 1, 650 sq. ft. home is well-laid-out, it can seem . . .

Posted: 2011-07-23

Common mites found on Manitoba trees and shrubs

There are thousands of known mite species around the world. Mites are, as their name suggest, very small. They are definitely not insects. Most are less than 0.3 mm long. Under a 100 power microscope they look like squashed cylinders . . .

Posted: 2016-07-09

Plenty of rooms with the Red River view

Home designed with spectacular river setting in mind

THE moment you enter 203 McBeth Grove, one glance toward the back of the 2, 698-sq.-ft., two-storey home confirms that it's aptly named. "When this pocket of riverfront land became available, we took advantage of it quickly, " says Dynasty Homes' . . .

Posted: 2010-06-26

Classic and charming in River Heights

Large two-storey beautifully updated

One of the most endearing qualities of the eclectic mix of homes in River Heights is that each one has its own unique personality. That’s certainly the case with a stately-looking two-storey home that sits well back on a 60-foot . . .

Posted: 2023-04-01

Condo feels like a house

Spacious unit surprises with its functional and efficient floor plan

It’s an intangible quality that some homes have and that, well, others don’t. A 1, 673-square-foot townhome-style condo found tucked away next to wetlands has that quality — pride of ownership — in spades, Royal LePage Dynamic Real Estate’s Lori Hopfner . . .

Posted: 2017-02-11

Winning combination

House balances style and function

Not long ago, Robert Cotroneo and his brother, Frank, got together to brainstorm. "The idea was that we'd put our ideas together and come up with a functional plan aimed at families, " he recalls. "It took more than one session, . . .

Posted: 2009-07-12

Function in forefront

Paradigm's Mombasa II exemplifies design that works in real world

There are generally three elements that come into play when assessing the overall efficiency of a new home design: form, function -- and, of course -- style. Ask Paradigm Custom Homes' Jeff Baertsoen which is the most important, and his answer . . .

Posted: 2009-10-04

Avery design set to shine

Large bungalow loaded with high-end features

One of the best things about building on a king-sized country lot is that a builder has more freedom to use their imagination in how they design a home. That added freedom certainly translated to the design of the Avery, . . .

Posted: 2024-06-29

Simple by design

Intuitive layout by Gino's draws raves

It's something that doesn't happen often, but when it does, it's a great feeling. That feeling? To walk through a new home and find -- after a close, ultra-critical inspection -- everything is exactly where it should be. The would-be new . . .

Posted: 2010-09-04

Taking risks

New Broadview design 'entirely new plan' for Winnipeg

ANY time a builder unveils a new home design, it's difficult to know what to expect. After all, what you might think to be a creative, innovative design might be perceived in an entirely different light by consumers. Nevertheless, that's what . . .

Posted: 2008-02-24