Classy character

West Kildonan home features Japanese influence throughout

Looks can often be deceiving. A prime example is the home found at 160 Newton Ave. in Scotia Heights. From the outside, it looks quite ordinary. Once inside, however, it is anything but generic. Far from it, said Cory Kehler . . .

Posted: 2015-12-05

Affordable ELEGANCE

Bridgwater Trails bungalow offers style, function and value

When a builder introduces a new home design, it's not done without some trepidation. As good as the concept might seem on paper, there's no telling how consumers will react until they see it finished.To date, the reaction to the . . .

Posted: 2015-12-19

When worlds collide

Classic, modern merge in 1907 home

It's an adage that, over the years, has become something of a cliché: Don't judge a book by its cover. Cliché or not, it's an adage that applies big time to a turn-of-the-last-century vintage, two-and-a-half storey Crescentwood home found at 866 . . .

Posted: 2011-02-05

New flowering annuals for 2023

Bring breeding innovation and more colour to your garden

We will garden. With early morning sunlight streaming through our windows and snow cover disappearing in the warmth of spring, each day brings us closer to planning this year’s garden. It’s too early to walk through our gardens, too . . .

Posted: 2023-04-15

Rising to the challenge

Bridgwater Forest show home adjusts beautifully to unique lot

When builders took on the task of building homes to strict architectural guidelines in Bridgwater Forest, they knew it would be a challenging endeavour. As it's turned out -- not without some initial gnashing of teeth -- they've met that challenge, . . .

Posted: 2011-11-12

Get that cottage feel -- with a city address

Well-situated home blends serenity with access to amenities

As we navigate through the grind of daily life, it’s only natural to daydream. One of those daydreams might involve owning a home that’s situated in a serene location just minutes from city conveniences. Cliff King of RE/MAX Executives Realty says he . . .

Posted: 2018-05-12

Have it all in Highland Pointe

Cab-over design maximizes style and efficiency

For families, the key to a home’s livability isn’t necessarily how big it is. Rather, its livability is derived from how its space is utilized. Spencer Curtis of Hilton Homes that few models are as functional and family-friendly as cab-over plans. “That’s . . .

Posted: 2023-02-04

Condo convenience

Townhouses offer space, high-end finishes, lower prices

With single-family homes becoming increasingly expensive, condominiums are rapidly becoming a more viable option.More than ever, families are looking at townhouse-style condominiums, as they represent a more affordable and low-maintenance way to get into a spacious home. That said, townhouse . . .

Posted: 2012-07-28

Hidden beauty perfect for growing family

Huge two-storey home boasts six bedrooms, plus a den

As communities go, Waterford Green doesn’t enjoy the notoriety of the Bridgwater communities or Sage Creek. Perhaps the reason for that is that it’s tucked away off Dr. Jose Rizal Way in the city’s northwest quadrant in a special spot that, . . .

Posted: 2019-04-20

'Just move in and enjoy'

There are pros and cons to buying a new home. On the positive side, you’re getting a brand-new, custom-built home that shouldn’t need much in the way of maintenance or upgrades for five years. That said, there’s a negative that many young . . .

Posted: 2019-12-14