Superb style in Sage Creek

Large two-storey classy and comfortable

When a builder undertakes the design of a luxury home, they often find themselves walking a fine line. On the one hand, they want to come up with a design that stirs the senses of prospective home buyers with an . . .

Posted: 2023-04-22

Simply stunning

Home eschews fanciful for functional

When it comes to show homes -- especially at times when the Parade of Homes is on -- it's easy for builders to get carried away with their designs. While it's good to showcase innovative new materials, products -- or even . . .

Posted: 2014-09-20

Opulence and endless options await in Sage Creek

Beautifully designed townhome condos loaded and luxurious

When Randall Homes’ design team was conceiving the design of their newest condominium development on Morningstar Lane in Sage Creek, they had one goal in mind. That goal was to design a collection of townhome condos that were a step . . .

Posted: 2023-01-21

Rare and ready in River Heights

Stunning infill bungalow a perfect fit

Building an infill home isn’t as simple as coming up with a design and then plunking it down on a lot to replace the home that once occupied it. The reality is much consideration must be given to its overall . . .

Posted: 2021-10-09

Opportunity knocking in River Heights

Immaculate two-storey meticulously maintained

As attractive as River Heights is with its great location and diverse collection of classic homes, prospective home buyers need to exercise caution when they consider purchasing a home in the storied area. That caution is required due to two issues. First, . . .

Posted: 2021-07-17

Masterpiece kitchen

New development combines high-end, affordable homes

If you haven't yet heard of Waterside Estates, it's time you did. A brand new housing development, it's located off Dugald Road at Guy Savoie Drive just west of Plessis Road. The compact neighbourhood's centrepiece will be a large lake around . . .

Posted: 2012-03-31

Contemporary classic

Extensive renovation ushers Tuxedo home into the 21st century

Think of Tuxedo, and you immediately visualize stately, king-sized homes situated on huge lots surrounded by mature trees. Problem is, those classic homes — as good as they look from the outside — can often be dated inside. Consequently, many Tuxedo . . .

Posted: 2019-12-21

Comfort and class in Oak Bluff West

Fall Parade of Homes entry luxurious and livable

Truth be told, space alone doesn’t make a luxury abode a distinctive, enjoyable place to call home. Rather, it’s how all its design elements come together to create an atmosphere that fosters comfort, relaxation, and an overall feeling of satisfaction. Avanti . . .

Posted: 2022-11-19

Big and bold in Bison Run

Luxurious two-storey large and loaded

It’s all too easy to get overly extravagant when designing a luxury home. With that in mind, Artista Homes’ design team settled on a theme of simple elegance when they conceived their 2024 Spring Parade of Homes show home at . . .

Posted: 2024-03-02

Scale insects and anthracnose fungal leaf disease

Each year in southern Manitoba I have observed growing numbers of Lecanium scale insects feeding heavily on the twigs of ash and occasionally elm and linden trees, causing their twigs and branches to die. Sometimes the infestation is so severe . . .

Posted: 2014-11-08