Wolseley on a budget

Key upgrades, flexible space make for solid value

Searching for a starter home can be a hit-and-miss proposition when working with a budget of $300, 000 or less. With that price limit, the stark reality is most homes in the $250, 000 to $275, 000 range require extensive . . .

Posted: 2025-02-08

Appealing mid-century find in Armstrong's Point

Tidy, stylish bungalow beautifully updated

When you think of Armstrong’s Point, the image that comes to mind is one of sprawling, stately mansions lining the streets amid a collection of magnificent, century-old trees. And while that’s largely the rule in the historic area, there are exceptions. A . . .

Posted: 2022-07-23

118 years young

Crescentwood gem breaks the mould on what 1890s-era houses look like

Think of a two-and-a-half storey home built in 1897, and several images form in your mind.Foremost among them would be the image of a traditional-looking home, perhaps with a pillared/covered front entrance, a front porch and triangular, peaked roof. And . . .

Posted: 2015-06-20

Tri-pane windows OK for growing indoors

QUESTION: Is it possible to grow herbs in front of windows that are triple pane, low-E and UV safe? We recently installed new windows in our older home and they are all triple-glazed with low-E coating. It is my understanding that . . .

Posted: 2010-05-29

Wake up to a great view, natural light

Luxury home is a great place to enjoy your morning coffee

Standing in the master suite of 3 Hill Grove Point, realtor Garry Loewen gazes out a pair of windows on its rear wall at the serene wetland behind the home. "What a view to wake up to, " says Loewen, who . . .

Posted: 2018-08-25

High-end finishes make a world of difference

The right materials promise both a luxury-house feel and functionality

Go through any condominium community and one thing quickly becomes apparent.That one thing? Though all units might be similar in sizes and appearances, they’re all different in how they’ve been finished by their owners. Some might feature basic finishes, others . . .

Posted: 2016-10-15

Go big and go home

Spacious and stylish two-storey luxurious and livable

When designing a home it’s always easy to go big. But putting all that space to good use in a king-sized layout can be a challenge. Foxridge Homes’ design team went big and nailed it with this spectacular show home at 725 . . .

Posted: 2021-05-01

Hidden gem

Stately home on the river has great rooms, views

ON rare occasions, you come across a home situated in a spot so serene that, when combined with a seamless, well-conceived design, literally takes your breath away. One such home is 218 Oak Forest Cres., a stately two-storey design by Irwin . . .

Posted: 2010-11-20

Great... just great

Fully integrated living area a big hit with homebuyers

When it comes to home design, changing trends are a fact of life. That's why Huntington Homes' Rob Swan marvels at the layout of the main living area in his newest show home, a 2, 320 sq. ft. walk-out bungalow at . . .

Posted: 2009-10-11

Otherworldly masterpiece in The Oaks

Stunning property owned by former NHL player

Back in 2011, Travis Zajac — a Winnipeg native who played 15 distinguished seasons in the NHL for the New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders — built a home in The Oaks. It wasn’t just any home; it was . . .

Posted: 2022-10-08