Perfect fit

Bentley Homes design appeals to young families, empty-nesters

It's a design that pleases a lot of folks. Bentley Homes has developed a bungalow that appeals to young couples looking to move up from a starter home, and empty-nesters looking to move down from a larger home. For about $400, 000, . . .

Posted: 2010-07-03

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

Custom-built bungalow ready to go in Grande Pointe

Loaded with features and only minutes from city

If the parents of a young, growing family were asked to describe their vision of a perfect move-up home, several attributes would be front-and-centre. First and foremost, it would be in move-in-ready condition. Second, it would feature a layout that . . .

Posted: 2022-10-22

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

Considering home designs? Don't forget facade

This impressive home, Plan DBI-24138, by Homeplans, part of Move, puts its best face forward with its attractive facade. Inside, the foyer is flanked by a formal dining room with built-in cabinets and by a study, which can also be used . . .

Posted: 2008-04-20

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

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

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

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