The best of open-concept and traditional

Charleswood home's floor plan features designated living spaces without ruining light flow

As popular as today’s open-concept floor plans are, they’re not for everyone. That’s because, as functional as they are, they come with some subtle drawbacks. First, visitors can often see the entire main living area — kitchen, dining area and family room . . .

Posted: 2019-12-28

Assorted advice to make autumn yardwork less yucky

After carving a pumpkin, spray the inside with 50/50 bleach and water to slow down the formation of mould. Stuff wet boots and shoes with dry, crumpled-up newspaper. The ink in the paper will absorb the moisture and any odours. Before cleaning . . .

Posted: 2019-09-28

Hidden slice of nature

Rustic St. Norbert abode makes you feel as if you're in the country

For reasons unknown, some neighbourhoods tend to fly under the radar of homebuyers. One of those neighbourhoods is St. Norbert, says Glen MacAngus of Royal LePage Top Producers Real Estate. "The area on the east side of Pembina Highway is amazing, yet . . .

Posted: 2018-12-29

Water world

H2O latest addition to trendy Waterfront Drive

RESIDENTS of Waterfront Drive are going to get new neighbours. A new condo project featuring panoramic river views and loft suites is moving in. The project, says RE/MAX Performance Realty's Bill Thiessen, is called H2O. It will be situated on land along . . .

Posted: 2012-08-25

Wipe a way those tiers

Lower cabinet installation a reno highlight

Design trends often fall out of favour with homeowners once the intended functionality falters. At a recent kitchen facelift project, a priority request was to rid the kitchen of far countertop’s lower tier, an apparent desktop attached to a lower . . .

Posted: 2022-04-02

Learn to spot the differences between these diseases

In the summer, Dutch elm disease (DED) can show up on susceptible American elm trees. At about the same time, the very common elm anthracnose fungal disease also appears. I occasionally receive inquiries from property owners who notice brown leaves . . .

Posted: 2017-08-26

Create your own style without breaking the bank

Chris Cutler is a first-time homebuyer with a lifelong passion for interior design. Cutler, a 25-year-old marketing manager with Re/Max Real Estate, has a sense of style that's uniquely his own, and he created the look in his home without breaking . . .

Posted: 2012-09-15

Bonavista beauty as good as new

Spacious two-storey perfect for growing family

Everyone treats their possessions differently — but there is no guarantee a two-year-old home will be in like-new condition. A 1, 313-sq.-ft., three-bedroom, two-and-a-half storey home at 45 Thelon Way in Bonavista is one of those scarce homes, says Drew Eagle . . .

Posted: 2020-04-11

Shining bi-level ready to go in Bright Oaks

Meticulously maintained home offers fully finished lower level

One of the most fascinating aspects of living in Winnipeg is that you can find cool little pockets of newer homes within established neighbourhoods. Take St. Vital, for example. Its Bright Oaks neighbourhood, which is situated south of Bishop Grandin Boulevard and . . .

Posted: 2022-03-19

In perfect tune

Garage fire brings kindred spirits together for restoration

Nearly a decade ago a friend who worked at a restoration company called me regarding a job his company had taken on. There had been a garage fire, and by all accounts the majority of the contents as well as . . .

Posted: 2021-04-24