Five easy ways for homeowners to beat the heat

Awnings A simple and affordable way to cool a home is the use of awnings. The great appeal of awnings is that they are a natural way to cool without the need for air conditioning or tinted glass. A deployed awning . . .

Posted: 2009-06-28

Fits like a glove

Irwin Homes' riverside bungalow makes perfect use of lovely setting

We've all driven by them at one time or another -- a new home that catches your attention because it captures the essence of its surroundings perfectly. That's exactly the case with 6 Prairie Oaks Cove, a 2, 466-square-foot Irwin Homes . . .

Posted: 2008-04-06

The best trees to plant in springtime

For many people, spring means planting new trees, so I'm often asked to suggest a good smaller tree for yards. By small, they mean less than nine metres, or about 30 feet. Here are some trees I think you will like. . . .

Posted: 2014-06-14

Designer digs

Multi-level home features practical and spectacular layout

Take an imaginatively designed and meticulously updated home and place it in a secluded, countrified location, and what do you get? A contemporary, country cool classic, that’s what.Or, to be more exact, 225 Egerton Rd., a 1, 900-square-foot multi-level split . . .

Posted: 2016-03-19

Staircase sets tone for rest of home

Visual impact of curved stairway well worth any additional cost

A curved staircase takes up more room and costs more to build, but for some homeowners it is more than worth it. To them, there is nothing more timeless than a well-executed, curved staircase. A staircase can be the focal point . . .

Posted: 2010-02-06

Wouldn't you love these?

Woody plants can transform the landscape of your urban garden

Every urban greenspace and outdoor living space deserves to have woody plants. Lack the proper space to grow a shrub or tree? Growing shrubs, even trees, in containers has the power to transform your outdoor space and maximize its usage. With . . .

Posted: 2017-06-03

Extremely nice for the price

The Kendal livable, affordable and finished with flair

As every homebuyer knows, there's often a big difference between what you want and what you can afford. Consequently, when choosing a new home, there's a good chance a much more expensive home with a walk-out basement on a lake will . . .

Posted: 2013-03-30

Raising a few to 50

Collector catches up to his favoured brew

It’s always interesting to learn of some of the unique collections people have enshrined in their homes, and in Winnipegger Steve McMahon’s case, it’s a beer thing. The man has a fascination and passion for hauling home Labatt 50 stuff, plus . . .

Posted: 2021-12-04

Sensible luxury

Sage Creek two-storey offers impressive floor plan

To dare to be different, or not. That’s the question builders must ponder when they conceive a new home design. In the case of The Hamilton — a brand-new design by Sterling Homes found at 48 East Plains Dr. in . . .

Posted: 2016-08-13

Choose to invest in your garden

Decorate your patio with hardy and resilient perennials that can last for years to come

Every plant purchase is an investment. If your creatively designed annual container arrangement fizzles out by mid-summer, then you’ve wasted both your time and money. By including perennials in your patio pots, you open the door to greater opportunity — . . .

Posted: 2018-05-05