The size is right

Versatile bungalow suits two demographics

As empty nesters looking to downsize to a smaller home or a young family looking to upgrade to a larger home can attest, the search for just the right home can be a long one. That's because the home in question . . .

Posted: 2008-05-04

Woodworker transforms trees into treasure

Winnipegger's new business taking root

After decades of working in both the music and social services industries, Winnipegger Bob Russell decided he wasn’t ready to end up on a slab, so he started making them! To make that happen, he retired in November 2017, bought a . . .

Posted: 2018-11-24

Dressed to impress

South Pointe home is all dolled up

One of two things can happen when you walk into a show home. You can immediately be blown away by the home's wow factor or it takes a bit of time to appreciate the depth, breadth and quality of the home's . . .

Posted: 2013-07-20

The Riel deal

It's modern, open -- and has lots of private spaces, too

As much as open-concept floor plans are the rage today, few people gravitate to a home that is one big, empty space. Designing a home, then, is no simple task. Make it too segmented, then you might lose those who lean . . .

Posted: 2009-05-17

Steps to prep outdoor plants for a long prairie winter

Each fall I get a number of inquiries from readers and clients about how to prepare their trees and shrubs for winter. There are now signs of leaves turning yellow. Did you know that trees and shrubs go through a . . .

Posted: 2014-09-13

Modern farmhouse a WELCOMING DESIGN

Warm, functional and stylish Sage Creek two-storey

Inspiration. As most of us know, it can be fleeting. Consequently, you have to seize the moment and act upon it when it hits. That’s exactly what happened when members of Hearth Homes’ design team looked at an oversized lot at . . .

Posted: 2020-10-31

1960s bungalow gets reimagined

Extensively remodeled home boasts quality finishes and workmanship

Sometimes, what we see on the surface isn’t a reflection of reality. Take an extensively remodelled home, for example. In many cases, an attractive exterior leaves you begging to take a look inside. Expecting the same panache, disappointment results when it . . .

Posted: 2017-10-07

Cable-bracing system a safer way to secure tree

I recently met with a client who had a 70-foot-tall Manitoba maple tree on the property. The tree was about 75 years old and for its species, getting close to the end of its life time. Older trees such as maples, . . .

Posted: 2013-03-09

Family-friendly

Stylish, functional and great for the kids

If you've ever wandered through a show home, there's a good chance you've thought, 'nice home, but something about it just didn't work.' Your intuition detected a flaw: the home's design elements didn't come together to create a flow between fashion . . .

Posted: 2012-07-07

Simple, yet sophisticated

Bridgwater Forest home offers striking blend of styles

When you're the new kid on the block as a home builder, you face a pressing question: how to distinguish yourself from your competitors. In the case of Tae San Homes -- a three-year-old company in the nascent stages of establishing . . .

Posted: 2010-08-28