Understanding the growth rate of trees

Those of us who like to look at trees admire all sizes and forms of them. But, did you know all species of trees have different rates of growth?A mature native cottonwood and a mature bur oak could be the . . .

Posted: 2016-04-09

SOLD & OFFERED - June 26-10

North End Address: 343 Redwood Avenue Asking Price: $149, 900 Sold Price: $149, 000 Taxes: $1, 263 Square Footage: 1, 350 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Lot Size: 32 x 91 Listing Agent: Jennifer Gulay, Royal LePage Alliance, 885-5500 St. Vital Address: 14 St. Elmo Rd. Asking Price: $149, 900 Sold Price: $150, 000 Taxes: . . .

Posted: 2010-06-26

Well-balanced bungalow

From prime lot to space-maximizing design, Oak Bluff West home has it all

One of the biggest hallmarks of an alluring home is the precision that went into its design, both outside and in. In turn, that commitment to excellence makes for a home that stands out from the rest. That’s the case with . . .

Posted: 2026-04-25

Pretty on the inside

Interior ambience a compelling asset of custom-built home

In terms of livability, not every home is created equal.That's why you can walk into one home and feel something is missing, while another feels perfect the moment you set foot inside. After taking a moment to think about it, . . .

Posted: 2014-10-18

GOOD TO GO

Six-year-old Algonquin Estates two-storey better than new

As exciting as it is to buy a brand new, big-ticket item -- whether it be a car, or a home -- it doesn't always make sense.That's because some automobiles and homes are so well-maintained, even though they're several years . . .

Posted: 2015-11-14

Keen eye for detail in Crescentwood

Modern bungalow fits in perfectly with its vintage surroundings

Drive down most streets in Crescentwood and you’ll typically see tidy, well-kept 60 to 70-plus-year-old homes lining either side of the street. However, when you turn right onto Fleet Avenue from Cambridge Street, you can’t help but do a double take. That’s . . .

Posted: 2021-11-13

Cosy up to the Avison

Versatile design meets needs of busy family

When it comes to new home designs, some take time to conceive, while others seem divinely inspired. According to Hilton Homes' Spencer Curtis, Hilton's latest show home at 76 North Town Road in Bridgwater Forest falls into the latter category. "Right from . . .

Posted: 2012-04-21

Riverside retreat

Rustic Westwood bungalow retains cottage-like charm

The more you travel around the city, the more you come to realize every neighbourhood seems to have a hidden gem in its midst. Take Westwood, for example. By and large, the origin of most of the homes in the area . . .

Posted: 2021-12-04

Tree house is up for sale

Live life in the sky in this elevated masterpiece

Almost 50 years ago construction of a unique, Bauhaus-style home began on a large wooded lot on Victoria Crescent in St. Vital. Folks living in the quiet riverside enclave at the time must have been wondering what the heck was going . . .

Posted: 2021-05-22

Pipe nightmares

Water damage is an expensive disaster

It’s hard to tell what’s going to burst on the scene in 2017.Let’s hope it’s not your pipes.Water damage is the leading expense for home damage. It has the ability to demolish the interior of a house.As water turns into . . .

Posted: 2017-01-14